What Denis spoke about.

Mr President, Mr Fitto, ladies and gentlemen, with this report we are addressing a crucial step for the future of our communities and territories. First of all, I would like to highlight the important work done, which led, just a few weeks ago, to the unanimous adoption in REGI of my report on the EU Agenda for Cities, a political achievement of great importance, which demonstrates how – when the

Yes, I agree that action must be taken on public residence. For example, I come from a country where a house plan has been implemented that, in my opinion, goes towards the solution that should be put in place. The recovery of social housing, with a commitment of 970 million euros for the years 2026-2030, means going in this direction, not going to blame those who have a private house thinking of

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, Commissioner, we must approach this issue with pragmatism. A European regulation on short-term rentals has recently entered into force, designed to ensure transparency and data sharing. Introducing new restrictions, before assessing the effects, would be a method error. Housing policy must remain a national and territorial competence. The right to property is a

Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the reform of the Union Customs Code is the most ambitious revision of the customs system since its inception in 1968. As shadow rapporteur, I have followed this report with my colleagues through a long and intensive negotiation work, with a specific objective: strengthen controls, increase security and ensure fair competition conditions for our

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the Digital Markets Act is a fundamental step towards restoring fairness and competition in the European digital market. We are witnessing the concentration of power in the hands of a few large platforms, real access controllers, capable of imposing rules and limiting opportunities for our companies, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises

Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, with InvestEU we are strengthening the European guarantee by making it more effective in attracting private capital without any debt mutualisation. We don't increase spending, we make it smarter. The measures introduced go in the right direction: a real simplification for small-scale funding, criteria green apply with proportionality and a stric

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, Commissioner, the single market is the Union's greatest economic achievement, but today it is still unfinished. This is also confirmed by the 2025 Competitiveness Report. Too many internal barriers, too many regulatory differences and a bureaucracy that suffers those who work, instead of supporting it. The single market must be a tool for growth and competiti

Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, tourism is not just an economic sector; is entity, culture, tradition; is the wealth of our territories, and in Italy we know it well. Millions of travelers choose our cities of art, our villages and our coasts and behind every trip there are families, small businesses and workers who, with daily commitment, keep this wealth alive. The pandemic

Mr President, Mr Executive Vice-President, ladies and gentlemen, today more than ever, cohesion policy must prove to be a real engine of development for our territories. In the face of the increasingly complex challenges facing Europe, it is crucial to ensure more flexibility and concrete tools for local authorities, so that they can respond effectively and in a timely manner to the real needs of

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, Executive Vice-President Fitto, this report updates us on the progress of the RRF. The construction sites have started, but the spending curve signals a slowdown that risks opening a gap in investment. It is therefore necessary to act immediately with concrete measures that support projects without burdening public budgets. The text denounces delays, overlaps

(IT) Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the summary of the debate has revealed the work we have done in recent months with the shadow rapporteurs, with all the staff, with the rapporteurs. advisor, that is, to try to synthesize and photograph the current situation in rural areas in order to try to solve what is wrong and what has been forgotten. I think that this debate has brought out all that w

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, Executive Vice-President Fitto, today it is with a deep sense of responsibility and sincere emotion that I turn to you to present the report on strengthening rural areas in the European Union through cohesion policy. I am the son of a land that knows well the potential but also the difficulties of the rural world. It is precisely from this awareness that the

Madam President, Mr Executive Vice-President Fitto, ladies and gentlemen, the European Union's cohesion policy is essential for reducing territorial inequalities and promoting balanced development. However, its implementation needs to be improved, also in view of the next MFF. Cohesion policy needs to be renewed to respond to the new needs of the different Member States, giving them more flexibili

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, acquiring skills means making the most of the concrete opportunities offered by the territory. The goal is to simultaneously enhance trainers and apprentices, encouraging the entry into the world of work of professionals who were thought to have been lost. Our commitment must be to be able to balance a European development strategy conditioned by t

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, Madam President Lagarde, today we are debating the ECB's annual report, a document that provides an overview of the monetary policies adopted, the supervisory activity and the other functions carried out by the European System of Central Banks. As ECR shadow rapporteur, I worked for the text to maintain a practical approach, balancing the independence of the ECB

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the population of the European Union is ageing and is expected to decline. The decrease in the labour force leads to labour shortages, pressure on public budgets and depopulation. During the Conference on the Future of Europe, citizens called for family support. However, if the European Union does not start investing in the family as the cornerston

Madam President, Mr Vice-President Fitto, ladies and gentlemen, what has tragically happened in different regions of Europe has forced us to take urgent action in favour of the Member States in order to ensure greater flexibility and greater funding possibilities, to proceed with rapid reconstruction and to restore hope to the people who have suffered considerable damage. Dear Vice-President, our

(IT) Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, cohesion policy is the main source of European investment for the development of territories and for reducing disparities in our regions. Putting active labour policies and creating a growth-friendly environment at the centre is essential, including by remedying bureaucratic distortions that create inefficiency and slowness for businesses and consumers. In

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, consumer protection and the fight against unfair competition, especially in online trade, are a priority issue for Europe. Too many products that do not comply with European standards continue to enter our market through thee-commerce, putting consumer safety at risk and penalising our companies, in particular Italian and European small and medium-sized enterpri

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, Mr Letta, the report we are debating today highlights one of the crucial challenges: Strengthening the single market is undoubtedly a key objective for the future of the European Union. However, we cannot ignore the obvious criticalities. Excessive bureaucratic regulation is a real obstacle that risks stifling innovation and SME growth. If we are then faced w