What Dimitris spoke about.

Madam President, pursuant to Rule 60(4) of Parliament's Rules of Procedure, I request referral back for interinstitutional negotiations.

Mr President, dear colleagues, I would like to thank you for the views and comments that you shared during today's debate. My thanks also to my rapporteur, the shadow rapporteurs, our negotiating teams at Parliament services, as well as the Commission and the Council, for their valuable contributions. This agreement is the result of constructive cooperation across almost all political groups. We l

Mr President, Commissioner, citizens need to know that European rules protect their health, their family and the environment. The shampoo we use, the cream we put on our face, the products we bring to our home every day must be safe. This is non-negotiable, and citizens expect us to turn this commitment into effective legislation. Europe needs to prove that it can listen, correct and deliver. This

Mr President, dear colleagues, Europe's energy security is at stake. At a time of growing geopolitical instability and disruptions to global energy markets, we cannot afford to put our energy supplies at further risk. The figures speak for themselves: the EU imports approximately 90 % of the natural gas it consumes. In 2025, LNG accounted for 45 % of total gas imports. With the ongoing crisis in t

Mr President, Europe's eastern borders do not stop in Northern Europe, they also extend to South-Eastern Europe. Revisionism does not only exist from Russia, but also from Turkey. Greece is a country that respects international law and is a pillar of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Turkey constantly questions sovereignty and Greek sovereign rights and provokes, while maintaining the

Reducing methane emissions is essential, but delivering the regulation's objectives requires a realistic timetable that safeguards energy security and affordability. A one-year postponement risks shifting the deadline without resolving the underlying problems. Is there a real assessment that the framework will be in place in a year, since the architecture is far from be completed?

Madam President, the new parliamentary term begins with the debate on the state of our Union. The messages coming from citizens are too loud to be ignored. Insecurity is increasing: economic insecurity, social insecurity, geopolitical insecurity. And as long as we do not give convincing answers, especially to the anxieties of the most vulnerable and the young generation, extreme voices will find s

Madam President, it's about time. Reforming the customs union is the precondition for the European Union to act effectively to deal with the influx of millions of products that do not meet the European Union's safety standards. I would like to congratulate both the Commission and Dirk on this excellent work. According to the first elements of the application of the exemption for the submission of

Madam President, heatwaves and fires are not threats of the future but the new harsh reality. The numbers speak for themselves: 2025 was the worst wildfire season, with over 1,000,000 hectares destroyed in Europe, and June 2026 was the hottest ever recorded in several European countries. This is a reality that Greece and the Mediterranean in general are experiencing with increasing intensity and w

Madam President, today's agreement sends an important message: Europe can simplify its rules, cut red tape and at the same time maintain high levels of protection for citizens. This is exactly what we are aiming for with the digital Omnibus for artificial intelligence. There must of course be a framework for artificial intelligence, but one that facilitates its development and does not put obstacl

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, European farmers and consumers are increasingly facing the consequences of the war in the Middle East. In April 2026, nitrogen fertilisers cost 70% more than in 2024. This means higher production costs for our farmers and higher prices for consumers. The action plan for fertilisers presented today is an important step to address their rising costs but even mo

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, 19 May is a day of remembrance of the genocide of the Pontic Greeks. The continuous presence of Hellenism in the region for millennia was violently interrupted by the crime of genocide. In the period 1914-1923 more than 353 000 Pontic Greeks were exterminated by the Turks as part of an organized plan to exterminate the Christian populations of the region. The de

Madam President, I request referral back to the joint ENVI and IMCO committees for interinstitutional negotiations in accordance with Rules 61 and 75 of the Rules of Procedure.

Madam President, dear colleagues, I'll be very brief. Today's vote has to send a clear message: Europe can deliver simpler and smarter rules without compromising our safety. From the start our target was clear: reduce unnecessary burden and ensure legal certainty while maintaining the highest level of protection for human health. This strong signal was only possible thanks to the constructive coop

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, at a time when the share of digital markets is constantly growing, citizens want clear rules and many choices. The implementation of the DMA is not a technical matter. It is a matter of protecting consumers and at the same time promoting innovation and the development of the European economy. Unfortunately, we do not see many European companies playing a lead

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, Europe is one of the largest markets in the world. However, the single market in telecommunications remains fragmented. Different prices, different quality of service and different levels of investment. This fragmentation primarily harms consumers because it has led to few choices, slower deployment of high-quality networks, uneven coverage in rural areas and

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the time has come for the truth about the European Union. For decades we have become consumers of safety, and today, as the global landscape changes, we are simply watching developments. We do not shape them, we do not shape them even on European soil. And this is happening at a time when the European Union has 450 million people and strong economies. But we're

Mr President, consumers are confronted on a daily basis with unfair commercial practices, the fine print of websites, the sale of dangerous products online and unnecessarily high costs in everyday consumer goods. The European market is flooded with fake or dangerous products through imports from Asian platforms, such as toys that do not meet European safety standards. The problem is twofold: risks