What Roberta spoke about.

Several committees have decided to enter interinstitutional negotiations pursuant to Rule 72(1). The reports which constitute the mandate for the negotiations are available on the plenary webpage and the titles will be published in the minutes of the sitting. Pursuant to Rule 72(2), Members or political groups reaching at least the medium threshold may request in writing by tomorrow, Tuesday, 8 June, at midnight, that the decisions be put to the vote. If no request for a vote in Parliament is made within the deadline, the committees may start the negotiations.

The next vote is on the report by Anna Cavazzini and Borys Budka on the adoption by the Union of the Agreement on the interpretation and application of the Energy Charter Treaty (see minutes, item 5.2).

Good afternoon to you all, dear colleagues. It is an honour to welcome His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan back to the European Parliament. Your Majesty, this is not the first time that you address this House, and each time your inspiring words have left a lasting impact on all who listened. We are grateful that every time that it feels that the world is at an inflection point, leaders like Your Majesty are able to come here and outline a way forward for our common humanity. Ten years ago, in the midst of the horror inflicted by Daesh, I was here in the Chamber when you said: 'Our world force faces an assault by terrorists with ruthless ambition. The motive is not faith, it is power; power pursued by ripping countries and communities apart in sectarian conflicts, and inflicting suffering across the world.' Your words echoed through this House and beyond, and the urgency of our shared responsibility against the threat of extremism has only since grown. Five years ago, as the globe faced further crises, you were here to remind us all that a life spent in the service of others is a life fully lived, but only if we meet the expectations of the people we represent. Words that mattered then to us all and that ring true still today. Your Majesty, on behalf of this House, I want to commend you and your great country on its commitment to stability and peace in the Middle East. We appreciate Jordan's critical efforts in reducing regional tensions; in pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza; in supporting the West Bank; in all you have been you have done for the sick; in the need for the return of hostages; for facilitating so much urgently needed humanitarian aid to those who so desperately need it; and for your unwavering support for Palestinian and Syrian refugees and a two-state solution as a path to lasting peace. The G7 has reiterated this week that Iran should not have a nuclear bomb. And with what we have witnessed between Israel and Iran in recent days and its potential spillover effects, Jordan's role has become even more vital. The challenges call for stronger ties and a renewed relationship between Europe and the Middle East as we push for broad de-escalation. So, Your Majesty, Jordan is not only a great friend to this Parliament, but an important partner for the European Union. We welcome the EU-Jordan Comprehensive and Strategic Partnership that was signed earlier this year. It represents an important political milestone in our bilateral relations, and reflects our shared commitment towards regional stability and economic cooperation. In this Parliament, we look forward to further building on it, on values, on market access, on trade. Because while our people may come from different countries, as you see before you, they may carry different histories and hold different perspectives, ultimately they all want the same things: they want peace, they want to feel safe, they want a fair chance to succeed – the same aspirations that our partnership aims to secure. So, Your Majesty, it is my great pleasure to inform you that the floor is now yours.

Thank you Mr Botenga. So does The Left Group ask that in any case the debate be wound up with a resolution? I see. So first we will vote by roll call on the joint proposal by the EPP, S&D and Renew groups to add a joint debate on 'Situation in the Middle East' as a ninth point in the afternoon. (Parliament approved the request) Now we vote on the request by The Left Group to have a resolution. (Parliament rejected the request) Therefore, the agenda is adopted and the order of business is thus established. Thank you very much.

I would like to inform you that, since the adjournment of Parliament's session on 22 May 2025, I have signed, together with the President of the Council, one act adopted under the ordinary legislative procedure, in accordance with Rule 81 of Parliament's Rules. I would also like to inform you that tomorrow I shall sign, together with the President of the Council, five acts adopted under the ordinary legislative procedure. The titles of the acts will be published in the minutes of this sitting. ⁂ Now we move to the points of order. I have received 11, so we will go through them in the order that I received them. As always, I ask you, please, dear colleagues, we know there's a little bit of flexibility on Mondays – and it's also been a few weeks since we met in Strasbourg – but it's becoming longer and longer. So, please, I ask you for responsibility.

The ECON Committee has transmitted a corrigendum to a text adopted by Parliament. Pursuant to Rule 251(1), this corrigendum will be deemed approved unless, no later than 24 hours after its announcement, a request is made by a political group or Members reaching at least the low threshold that it be put to the vote. The corrigendum is available on the plenary webpage. Its title will be published in the minutes of this sitting.

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

The LIBE Committee has decided to enter interinstitutional negotiations, pursuant to Rule 72(1) of the Rules of Procedure. The report which constitutes the mandate for the negotiations is available on the plenary webpage and the title will be published in the minutes of the sitting. Pursuant to Rule 72(2), Members or political groups reaching at least the medium threshold may request in writing by midnight tomorrow, Tuesday, 17 June, that the decision be put to the vote. If no request for a vote in Parliament is made within the deadline, the committee may start the negotiations.

The ECR Group has notified me of a decision relating to changes to appointments within delegations. This decision will be set out in the minutes of today's sitting and take effect on the date of this announcement.

I have received a letter from the competent authorities in Belgium withdrawing the request for the waiver of the parliamentary immunity of our colleague Giusi Princi. The procedure is therefore closed.

Following the resignation of Ondřej Kovařík, and on the proposal of the Committee on Legal Affairs, Parliament takes note of the vacancy of his seat from 31 July 2025, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure, and will inform the national authority concerned thereof.

Dear colleagues, welcome back to Strasbourg for our plenary session. I'll start with a sad communication on what happened in Austria. Last week, we learned of the horrific school shooting in Graz, where a former pupil killed 10 students and staff, and severely injured many others. This was a senseless act of violence that has deeply shaken Austria and all of Europe. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and the entire school community. We stand with everyone in Austria at this terrible time. That same day, we learned of another brutal attack, as a 31-year-old teaching assistant was stabbed to death outside a school in Nogent in France. La victime et ses proches sont dans nos pensées. Violence and hatred, dear colleagues, have no place in Europe and no place in our schools. Schools must remain safe spaces of learning and growth – never of fear. So I ask you to please join me in observing a minute's silence in honour of the victims and all those affected.

Dear colleagues, I have received requests from the competent authorities in Belgium for the parliamentary immunity of Daniel Attard, Salvatore De Meo, Fulvio Martusciello, Nikola Minchev and Giusi Princi to be waived. These requests are referred to the Committee on Legal Affairs.

So, Ms Aubry, you are against. First I will put the request of the PfE Group to the vote by roll call. (Parliament rejected the request) I now put the request of The Left Group to the vote by roll call. (Parliament rejected the request) I now put the request of the Renew Europe Group to the vote. (Parliament rejected the request) Therefore the agenda stays the same. The agenda is adopted. The order of business is thus established. Have a good afternoon.

Your time is up. Let's put the request to a vote. (Parliament approved the request) So the sitting is extended to 23:00. Also for today, the PfE Group has requested that a Commission statement on the ‘ECJ ruling on “Pfizergate” and the urgent need to fast-track the establishment of the parliamentary inquiry committee on transparency and accountability’ be added as a fourth item, after the debate on the Single Market Strategy. I give the floor to Marieke Ehlers to move the request.