What Geadis spoke about.

Water is vital, one of the most precious goods that man has. Cyprus, although it is an island, is washed by the sea, however it faces huge problems of drought and water scarcity. Unfortunately, the quantities of drinking water are at dangerously low levels, while the dams in our country have dried up. I sound the alarm, asking for support for my country to face the huge problem it faces. We urgent

Mr President, the Mediterranean is a region of strategic importance with significant geopolitical and economic challenges. The New Pact for the Mediterranean must be an essential cooperation tool focusing on energy security, electrical interconnections, tackling illegal migration and smugglers, countering terrorism and hybrid threats. However, cooperation in the Mediterranean must be based on inte

Madam President, at a time of geopolitical instability and increased cost of living, European taxpayers' money must have a substantial impact. A budget that invests in security, energy autonomy, competitiveness and the protection of European borders. Support families, farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises. The budget must serve European society, not the other way around. Unfortunately, we

Madam President, improving Europe-UK relations requires respect for the sovereignty of the Member States, human rights and the European acquis. Uncontrolled migration and demographic shifts, as well as restrictions on freedom of expression even on social media, raise serious concerns. However, I cannot omit yet another serious issue: the British bases that are a remnant of colonialism, depriving t

You talked about a shameful alliance between the right and the far right. The shameful alliance is between the left and Islamism, which have destroyed Europe, thrown Europe into chaos. Unfortunately, where he ruled on the left – in Cyprus we had the economic chaos, in Spain we had the migratory chaos and now in France the absolute chaos. The best thing you can do is not participate in the election

Madam President, islands are not a geographical detail, they are a reality with economic and social challenges. In particular, we in Cyprus, the southeasternmost island state of the European Union, know this very well. More expensive transport, energy isolation and increased costs for citizens and businesses, as well as minimal air flights. And what I have mentioned is not enough, we are also vict

Mr President, Commissioner, hypocrisy. This is the word that best describes European policy towards Turkey. It challenges Greek islands, instrumentalises illegal immigrants, envisions blue homelands, blocks European energy projects and without a shred of respect in Europe does not recognize its members. And yet, some insist on calling it a partner. Partner financing terrorist organisations? Partne

Mr President, you asked for more defence and security, tackling illegal immigration, supporting electrical interconnections for energy autonomy from European sources. We totally agree. In other words, those which do not apply in the Eastern Mediterranean Member State. Silence, however, again for Cyprus and Turkey. I wonder, Madam President, if one country owned half of Berlin, divided Germany in h

Madam President, today we bring back to everyone's memories a war crime that has been forgotten: the rapes and sexual violence suffered by the women and girls of Cyprus during the Turkish invasion of 1974. We remind everyone that in a Member State of the Union, 52 years later, the pain remains indelible, the drama unjust, the memory unquenchable, the occupation continues. While we should be talkin

Madam President, Commissioner, the vote on air passenger rights is another social achievement. It is finally ending a negotiation that began in 2013 and has been deadlocked for more than a decade. The agreement substantially strengthens passenger rights, transparency in charges and the right to compensation, preventing undue burdens from airlines. More importantly, children are guaranteed a free p

Madam President, this summer too, some will be with their loved ones, while others will continue to look for them. Another July plenary session of the European Parliament, another year added to the backs of the Republic of Cyprus since that black summer of '74, when Turkish occupation forces invaded the island. Madam President, I am submitting my request orally, which must be registered, so that b

Mr President, Mr Kyuchyuk, I have heard you speak of respect for Turkey by the European Union. Respect for whom, Mr. Kyuchyuk? To those who own European territories? Respect for those who threaten a state of the European Union with casus belli? Respect for those who threaten NATO member states? And if you like the occupation of Cyprus, I have a suggestion for you. We can transfer the occupying tro

Madam President, the report on Turkey in its original form was disproportionately lenient. As shadow rapporteur I have managed to partially improve the text, but it remains problematic. From the day we adopted the report in the Commission until tomorrow's vote, there were only a few weeks before Turkey showed its true face again. We had an effort to institutionalize the so-called blue homeland, Tu

Madam President, there are currently two diametrically opposed paths in the Middle East and the wider region. On the one hand the forces of instability, fanaticism and violence, on the other hand the forces of cooperation, security and development. There are extreme Islamic regimes, which in collaboration with various Islamic terrorist organizations are causing chaos. But there is also the Republi

Madam President, the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly is taking place at a time of heightened geopolitical challenges, which call for the United Nations to be maintained as an actor in world peace, security and the protection of human rights. Coming from the martyred Cyprus, we know firsthand the need to safeguard the Organization. But we also know how important it is to operate

Madam President, today we are debating another draft resolution on Armenia. A text that contains several positive points, in particular on its democratic and European path. At the same time, however, it also contains references that cause me serious concern about its strategic orientation. Recently, as part of my parliamentary activity, I had the opportunity to speak with Armenians in Armenia, Cyp