What Roberta spoke about.

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Colleagues, today marks the tragic anniversary of Samuel Paty's death. Last Friday, as three years ago, once again, a teacher was murdered in a school in the French Republic. Dominique Bernard and Samuel Paty embodied our European values and freedoms. We are all in mourning. This must strengthen our determination to fight terrorism relentlessly and I wish to express, on behalf of the European Parliament, our solidarity with the victims and their loved ones.

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Resumption of the session

I declare resumed the session of the European Parliament adjourned on Thursday, 5 October 2023.

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Formal sitting - Address by Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic

Dear colleagues, this morning we have the pleasure of welcoming Petr Pavel, the President of Czechia, to the European Parliament. Thank you, President, for being here with us today. This House knows you as a steadfast supporter of European values, as a staunch proponent for better security and defence of our Union, as a strong voice for your country in Europe and the world. Like our European Parliament, you have led in condemning Russia’s illegal and brutal military invasion of Ukraine and remained a crucial pillar of support. Czechia knows only too well the level of threat we face and how critical it is for the international community to stand as one against oppression and autocracy. Last year, the Czech Presidency was the driver of ground-breaking legislation and reform – and I will always be proud of what we have managed to achieve together in this Parliament; we have shown people that we can deliver. Next June, the European Parliament elections will see the greatest exercise in direct democracy on the continent. We need the people of Europe, including those in Czechia, to voice their opinion on their vision for the future of Europe and to hold this Union to account. We must continue to build a Europe that represents our values of democracy, unity and of hope for all. I know that together we will manage this. So on that note, Mr President, allow me to thank you for your strong voice, your personal engagement and your country’s commitment to our joint European project. The floor is yours.

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Ensuring European transportation works for women (A9-0239/2023 - Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska) (vote)

That concludes the vote. (The sitting was suspended at 12.42)

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Voting time

The next item is the vote. (For the results and other details concerning the vote: see minutes)

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Statement by the President

Colleagues, today also marks 33 years since the Day of German Unity – Today marks the coming together of East and West Germany to reunify the people of Germany. It made Germany whole and erased a scar that blemished all of Europe. It sowed the seeds of the next step of European integration. It was a watershed moment in European history that symbolised freedom, transformation and hope. It showed the world that people are able to come together despite the obstacles. This day stands as an annual reminder of our responsibility to our values, to our people and to our perseverance. So we remember and we honour the legacy that we have inherited. (Applause) I will now give the floor to Clare Daly, who has asked to make a point of order.

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The 10-year commemoration since the tragedy in Lampedusa(statement by the President)

That concludes the round of speakers.

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Order of business

So Mr Karleskind, do you agree with Mr Bilčík’s proposal?

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Does anybody want to speak against?

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Mr Rougé, do you agree with this other proposal, which would involve holding the debate at the October II part-session?

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I have received an alternative proposal from the S&D Group. Ms Gualmini, would you like to propose it?

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Is there anybody who would like to speak against this request? I don’t see that to be the case and therefore put the request to a vote by roll call. (Parliament approved the request) There will therefore be a resolution at the next part-session. For Tuesday as well, The Left Group has requested that Council and Commission statements on ‘The 10th consecutive increase in reference interest rates decided by the ECB and its consequences’ be added as the last item in the afternoon. As a consequence, the sitting would be extended to 23.00. I give the floor to João Pimenta Lopes to move the request on behalf of The Left Group.

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Is there anybody who would like to speak against this request? I don’t see that to be the case, so we will put the request to a vote by roll call. (Parliament approved the request) The title is therefore amended to include the words ‘and the continuing threats against Armenia’ at the end. Also for Tuesday, the S&D Group has requested that the debate on the Council and Commission statements on ‘Recent developments in the Serbia-Kosovo dialogue, including the situation in the northern municipalities in Kosovo’, be wound up with a resolution to be voted at the next part-session. I give the floor to Tonino Picula to move the request on behalf of his group.

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Order of business

We now come to the order of business. The final draft agenda as adopted by the Conference of Presidents on 28 September pursuant to Rule 157 has been distributed. For tomorrow, Tuesday, the S&D Group has requested that one round of political group speakers follows the statement by the President on the 10-year commemoration since the tragedy in Lampedusa. I give the floor to Mr Bartolo to move the request.

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Signing of acts adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (Rule 79)

Thank you, Mr Benifei.

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Signing of acts adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (Rule 79)

Thank you very much, Ms Dobrev. Heartfelt congratulations indeed.

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Signing of acts adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (Rule 79)

I would also like to inform you that, together with the President of the Council, I shall on Wednesday sign three acts adopted under the ordinary legislative procedure in accordance with Rule 79 of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure. The titles of the acts will be published in the minutes of this sitting. ***

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Negotiations ahead of Parliament’s first reading (Rule 71)

Several committees have decided to enter into interinstitutional negotiations pursuant to Rule 71(1). The reports which constitute the mandates for the negotiations are available on the plenary web page, and their titles will be published in the minutes of this sitting. Pursuant to Rule 71(2), Members or political groups reaching at least the medium threshold may request in writing by tomorrow, 3 October at midnight, that the decisions be put to the vote. If no request for a vote in Parliament is made before the deadline, the committees may start negotiations.

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Closure of the procedure concerning a request to defend the immunity of a Member

The Committee on Legal Affairs has informed me that it has received information from the Spanish courts that there is no ongoing investigation concerning Carles Puigdemont i Casamajó. Therefore, on 19 September 2023, the committee concluded that the request to defend his immunity announced in plenary on 14 September 2020 was without foundation. Therefore, the procedure concerning this request for defence of privileges and immunities is closed.

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Verification of credentials

On the proposal of the Committee on Legal Affairs, Parliament verified the credentials of Catherine Amalric with effect from 10 August 2023.

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Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

The minutes and the texts adopted of the sitting of 14 September are available. Are there any comments? I see that is not the case. The minutes are therefore approved.

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Statement by the President

Dear colleagues, it is my sad duty to inform you of the death of the President Emeritus of the Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano on 22 September. For many years a leading figure in Italian political life, Giorgio Napolitano was also a fervent supporter of a strong Italy in Europe, as an authoritative member of this Parliament, where he was also chairman of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs. The first President of the Italian Republic elected for two consecutive terms. In his inauguration speech in 2006, President Napolitano recalled inseparable values: repudiation of war and international co-responsibility to ensure peace. This call today is stronger than ever. A man who has put his political passion at the service of Italian and European citizens in complex historical passages with a sense of duty and courage. On behalf of the European Parliament, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and I ask you, ladies and gentlemen, to observe a minute's silence in its memory. (Parliament stood and observed a minute's silence)

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Opening of the sitting

Good afternoon, dear colleagues. I would like to take this opportunity to remind you all that tomorrow will mark 10 years since the Lampedusa shipwreck of 2013. In this hemicycle tomorrow before the votes this Parliament will mark the tragic loss of over 360 men, women and children. I would encourage the presence of all colleagues at this solemn moment.

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Resumption of the session

I declare resumed the session of the European Parliament adjourned on Thursday, 14 September 2023.

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Composition of the European Parliament (A9-0265/2023 - Loránt Vincze, Sandro Gozi) (vote)

Thank you, Mr Van Overtveldt, point made, taken, and will be transmitted.