What Roberta spoke about.

The Committee on Legal Affairs has concluded that the assignment of Rasmus Andresen as a member of the Executive Board of the European Centre for Minority Issues, proposed by the Danish Minister of Higher Education and Science, is compatible with the Act of 20 September 1976.

The competent authorities of Poland have addressed requests to me for the parliamentary immunity of Grzegorz Braun and Tomasz Buczek to be waived. The competent authorities of Greece have addressed a request to me for the parliamentary immunity of Nikos Pappas to be waived. These requests are referred to the Committee on Legal Affairs.

First of all, as we mark 35 years since German reunification, we are joined today by the President of the German Bundestag, Julia Klöckner, who is with us in the diplomatic gallery. Thank you for being with us. (Applause) The reunification of Germany was a defining moment in European history that symbolised hope, transformation and the enduring power of freedom. It showed what people determined to live in democracy can achieve, and what politics, diplomacy and courage can deliver. That moment paved the way for a stronger, more united Europe, and it is that spirit of 1990 that we need to recapture as we face the challenges of today. Dear Julia, Madam President, welcome! Dear colleagues, over the last weeks, the world marked three years since the killing of 22‐year‐old Jina Mahsa Amini at the hands of the Iranian police. Her death sparked the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement honoured by this Parliament with the 2023 Sakharov Prize. Jina Mahsa Amini's life and legacy live on in the spirit of all those who stood up over the last years, and in all those who are still pushing for liberty in Iran. I am proud that this House has stood on the right side of history, and that the brave women and men standing up to repression know that they are not alone. Dear colleagues, last month we all witnessed the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk during an event on an American University campus. He was 31 years old and was known to anyone with a social media account. This senseless act of murder should be treated with dignity, and I would urge everyone to avoid political theatre or cheap point-scoring. Let me also say that this assassination underscores the need for all of us in public life to do what we can to dial down the divisive rhetoric and demonisation aimed at political opponents. We can all do better. Violence has no place in our society. Words and ideas, not weapons, and not hate, must shape our dialogue. We have seen it time and again across the world with horrific consequences. We saw it in Utah last month. We saw it in Minnesota in June with Melissa and Mark Hortman. We are not immune to it in Europe either. That's not the way. Political violence can have no room in our societies and communities. Dear ones, we were reminded only last week of how violence and hatred can reach into our own communities, with the deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. I know that our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims and the wider community impacted in Manchester. This House stands proudly against anti-Semitism, against all forms of hatred and extremism, and in solidarity with the people of the United Kingdom. Tomorrow marks two years since the horrific 7 October terrorist attacks in Israel by Hamas that saw 1 200 people killed and 251 people taken hostage, many of whom remain in the tunnels of Gaza. It is a day that will live forever in infamy in the history of our time. The attack ignited a cycle of war and violence that has claimed the lives of tens of thousands, with the situation on the ground remaining critical. So much has been destroyed. So many now know hunger and war. For all those mothers waiting for 730 days for any news of the fate of their children, the concept of time has become another burden for them to carry. There is a real and comprehensive peace plan now on the table that provides a framework towards peace, stability and reconstruction in Gaza, that could finally see the return home of all those hostages still in Hamas tunnels, that keeps a two-state solution alive, and that eases the suffering we see. I know that we will debate this later this session, but it is a pivotal moment that can finally bring about the end to the intergenerational cycle of bloodshed, terror and violence. There is a clear alternative to perpetual war, and that alternative must be seized. So, dear disciples, as we remember all those lost, I invite you to join me in observing a moment of silence.

Good morning, everyone. I am pleased to welcome the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to the European Parliament for the annual State of the European Union address. Thank you, dear Ursula, for being with us today and for your engagement with this House. In these unprecedented times, dear colleagues, we need clarity and we need resolve. We need a Europe that takes responsibility for its security; a Europe that makes it easier for businesses, and that protects jobs by simplifying our processes and cutting unnecessary red tape; a Europe that is fairer for families, workers and women, that ensures safer streets for our children; and a Europe that stands up for the democratic values that define us on the world stage. When the world too often feels like it is on fire – with Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the horrific situation in Gaza and the Middle East, a redefined transatlantic relationship and more engagement of Europe across the world – this Parliament and the people we represent are very eager to hear how Europe can step up with new and bold ideas. I know that this has always been a lively and energised debate, and that it will be based on mutual respect, protecting the dignity of this House. So, dear President, dear Ursula, the floor is yours.

The next vote is on the recommendation by Nacho Sánchez Amor, on behalf of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, on the EU-Kyrgyz Republic Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (see minutes, item 8.5).

The next vote is on the recommendation for second reading by Anna Zalewska, on behalf of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, on the Waste Framework Directive: textiles and food waste (see minutes, item 8.2). I give the floor to the rapporteur Anna Zalewska.

Does anybody want to speak against? I see that is not the case. Then we will vote on the request of the Green Group. (Parliament rejected the request) Tuesday's agenda thus remains unchanged. For Wednesday, the EPP Group has requested that a Commission statement on 'China's unjustified decision to impose duties on imports of pork products from the EU and the need to support European farmers and workers' be added as the third point in the afternoon. As a consequence, the sitting would be extended to 23:00. I give the floor to Jessika van Leeuwen to move the request on behalf of the EPP Group.

Thank you very much. You've made your point. Once again, the Rules say that if there is no new development, it is declared inadmissible if it comes after the adoption of the agenda. So let's get on with adopting the agenda.

The AGRI Committee has decided to enter into interinstitutional negotiations ahead of the Council's first reading, pursuant to Rule 73 of our Rules. The position adopted by Parliament at first reading which constitutes the mandate for these negotiations is available on the plenary webpage, and its title will be published in the minutes of the sitting.