What Kristian spoke about.

Bees are an indispensable element of our ecosystem. Over 75% of the main crops in Europe depend directly on their pollination. Without bees, there is no food, no biodiversity, no sustainable agriculture. And yet the bees disappear. The reasons are clear: pesticides, climate change, disease, habitat loss. We have enough scientific evidence and alarming signals from beekeepers across the Union. We c

Mr President, Commissioner, colleagues, the debate today is formally about the decision to lift sanctions on the import of Russian sable fur. But I believe we should ask a much more fundamental question: why, in the 21st century, do we still tolerate the breeding and killing of animals simply to produce luxury clothing? We are talking about animals kept in small cages, deprived of their natural be

I use the opportunity to say that it is absolutely false narrative to say that while regulating we create obstacles for the development of AI. It is not a sprint – it's a long‑term competition. And in this competition, we are starting to win, because look at what is going on in the United States. Public support is lost just because there was no regulation. And the way AI is being developed, the wa

Madam President, Commissioner, colleagues, artificial intelligence is developing at an unprecedented pace. But technological progress must not come at the expense of our fundamental rights. A handful of powerful technology companies are accumulating enormous control over our personal data. And instead of demanding greater accountability, we are witnessing renewed pressure to weaken Europe's rules.

Madam President, Russia's war against Ukraine has reached our shores. Civilian ships were systematically attacked, innocent sailors lost their lives. We must not allow the conflict to devour the Black Sea, turning it into a new war zone. Immediate and coordinated European measures, enhanced maritime and satellite surveillance, early warning and counter-drone systems, effective protection of mercha

Well, I can give my personal opinion. My political group has done a lot to make people feel better. We are very much focused on the social side of that, housing, higher pensions. That is the focus of everything we do in this Parliament, but also in the Member States. This is a very particular issue. This has never been debated in my country, neither in this political group. It is a very specific n

Mr President, let us say emphatically in today's debate: Older people are not a social burden, they are the people who have worked, paid taxes, created families and built the countries we live in today. The question is how we repay them. In Bulgaria, as probably in the other Member States, many of them are left alone, without a doctor nearby, without transport, without sufficient funds for medicin

Madam President, our relations with China cannot be reduced to a choice between confrontation and complacency. Europe must be firm where our interests and values are at stake – on human rights, fair competition and the protection of our industrial base. But firmness should not mean closing the door to dialogue. China is simply too important a global actor for Europe not to engage. We need an auton

Madam President, the medical crisis is not a warning for the future, it is a reality every day for thousands of Europeans who do not have access to a doctor at all, especially in rural, remote and depopulating areas. It is also a reality in the daily lives of many healthcare workers who are forced to work overtime on a systematic basis. For countries like Bulgaria, the problem is even more acute.

Madam President, Commissioner, colleagues, we support the aim of the regulation to speed up permits for defence readiness projects. Europe is investing more in defence, and we need to turn that investment into real capabilities and infrastructure to support them faster. But speed cannot come at the expense of safety. We have worked to make sure that shorter deadlines do not mean weaker environment

Mr President, today's debate is proof that any topic that affects people matters to the European Parliament. At first glance, the issues raised about the wave may seem purely technical, but for many farmers in Europe, especially in mountainous, semi-mountainous and poorer regions, it is a matter of survival. Sheep farming is not just one of the livestock sectors, it sustains life in rural areas, p

Mr President, Moldova deserves the strong and consistent support of the European Parliament. Despite the war at its borders, hybrid attacks and constant external pressure, the country shows resilience and commitment to its European path. Moldova’s European perspective must remain a non-partisan national priority, based on democracy, social justice, the rule of law and real benefits for citizens. W

Mr President, Commissioner, we cannot protect our hospitals, energy grids, public administrations and elections with tools that can disappear because of a decision taken in Washington or somewhere else outside the EU. Of course, we should cooperate with the United States, with companies and with other partners, but cooperation should never mean dependency. I hope the action plan could answer three

Mr President, Commissioner, colleagues, Europe needs digital sovereignty. We cannot remain dependent on foreign‑owned platforms, cloud services and critical technologies while speaking about strategic autonomy. But sovereignty is not simply about building more data centres or chip factories; true sovereignty means democratic control over our digital infrastructure. It means protecting citizens' da

Dear Commissioner, Artificial Intelligence is one of the most powerful technologies of our time - it can stimulate innovation, make our economy more competitive and improve people's lives, but only if it develops under clear rules and with responsibility to society. Thanks to the Group of Socialists and Democrats, the digital omnibus has not opened the way to deregulation. We were able to defend k

Madam President, colleagues, the decision of the Azerbaijani Parliament to suspend cooperation with the European Parliament is deeply regrettable and sends a worrying political signal at a crucial moment for the South Caucasus. It comes precisely when there are important opportunities for progress in the Armenia‑Azerbaijan peace process and for greater regional stability: developments that the Eur

Mr President, Madam Kallas, colleagues, the EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement is an important step in strengthening the EU's long-term engagement in Central Asia. In times of global uncertainty, stronger cooperation between the EU and the countries of Central Asia is clearly in the strategic interest of both sides. Uzbekistan is becoming an increasingly valuable partner

Madam President, artificial intelligence is transforming our economies, our security environment and our democratic societies in an unprecedented speed. Europe must lead not only in innovation, but also in responsibility and resilience. The AI Act is an important step because it puts fundamental rights, transparency, human oversight and cybersecurity at the centre of advanced AI systems. But front

Mr President, environmental protection is a widely supported priority of the European Union, but good intentions do not always mean good legislation. Since the introduction of the requirement for attached caps under the Single-Use Plastics Directive, many citizens have started to signal real practical problems. Older people and people with reduced mobility have difficulty using the bottles. For ma

Commissioner, colleagues, today access to medicines is no longer just a health issue. It is a matter of security, sustainability and European sovereignty. Recent crises have clearly demonstrated Europe’s vulnerability – shortages of critical medicines, dependence on suppliers outside the European Union and supply bottlenecks. No country can solve these problems on its own. Coordinated European act

Madam President, livestock farming is a strategic sector for the European Union and for the livelihoods of millions of farmers. Infectious diseases remain a serious challenge. They cause serious economic and social damage. Too often resort to the seemingly easy solution - mass killing of animals. It is a past approach and a last resort with high costs for farmers, animals and society. Modern veter

Madam President, we are under unprecedented energy pressure. Citizens and businesses expect pragmatic solutions from us. The Emissions Trading System remains a key instrument for decarbonisation and for promoting investment in clean energy. Undermining its predictability would jeopardise our long-term competitiveness and energy transition. But in the current crisis, we need to be fl