Roberta METSOLA

EPP

Roberta METSOLA

MEP · Malta

Plenary speeches · European Parliament

Plenary speeches · EU Parliament

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1353

Since July 1, 2024

Time at the Floor

26.2h

≈ 1572 min

Average speech length

1:13 min

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23

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Votes on requests for urgent procedure (Rule 163)

We will vote on three requests. First of all, on refugees in Europe (CARE). Before the vote, only the mover and one speaker against may be heard, along with the Chair or rapporteur of the committee responsible. So I’ll give the floor now to Mr Omarjee, Chair of the REGI Committee, who asked to move the request. I give you the floor for 3 minutes.…

23

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Order of business

I assure you, Ms Anderson, that Prime Minister Trudeau will address this House and exchange with us on the most important topics that we are facing today. (Loud applause)

23

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Order of business

Thank you, Mr Weber. I will now give the floor to Christine Anderson for her point.

23

Mar

2022

EN Speech

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

The JURI, EMPL/FEMM and ECON committees have decided to enter into interinstitutional negotiations pursuant to Rule 71(1) of the Rules of Procedure. The reports, which constitute the mandates for the negotiations, are available on the plenary webpage, and their titles will be published in the minutes of the sitting. Pursuant to Rule 71(2), Members or political groups reaching at least the medium t…

23

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Resumption of the session

I declare resumed the session of the European Parliament adjourned on Thursday, 10 March 2022.

9

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Debate with the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas - The EU's role in a changing world and the security situation of Europe following the Russian aggression and invasion of Ukraine (continuation of debate)

We will now continue with the debate with the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas, on the EU’s role in a changing world and the security situation of Europe following the Russian aggression and invasion of Ukraine (2022/2583(RSP)).…

9

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Debate with the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas - The EU's role in a changing world and the security situation of Europe following the Russian aggression and invasion of Ukraine (debate)

The next item on the agenda is the debate with the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas, on the EU’s role in a changing world and the security situation of Europe following the Russian aggression and invasion of Ukraine (2022/2583(RSP)). Let me start by saying dear Prime Minister, dear Kaja, dear colleagues, the session today is devoted to the one of the most pressing issues – the EU’s changing …

8

Mar

2022

EN Speech

International Women’s Day – Address by Oksana Zabuzhko

That concludes this special session. Thank you once again to Oksana and to all the colleagues who engaged in this very important debate.

7

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Order of business

Following consultations with the political groups, I wish to put to the House the following proposal for changes to the final draft agenda: The report by our colleague Ms Toom on EU Citizenship Report 2020 is moved to Wednesday afternoon as the last item. Based on the number of amendments received, we would declare that the second voting session is cancelled. Finally, I would like to inform you th…

7

Mar

2022

EN Speech

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

The PECH Committee has decided to enter into interinstitutional negotiations pursuant to Rule 71(1). The report, which constitutes the mandate for the negotiations, is available on the plenary webpage and its title will be published in the minutes of the sitting. Pursuant to Rule 71(2), Members or political groups reaching at least the medium threshold may request in writing by tomorrow, Tuesday 8…

7

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Composition of committees and delegations

The S&D Group has notified me of decisions relating to changes to appointments within the delegations, and those decisions will be set out in the minutes of today’s sitting and shall take effect on the date of this announcement.…

7

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

The minutes and the texts adopted at the sitting of 1 March 2022 are available. I take it there are no comments. (The minutes of the previous sitting were approved)

7

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Statement by the President

Dear colleagues, we are here again as the shelling of Ukraine continues unabated. The price of Putin’s illegal invasion can be measured in civilian casualties and the upending of the democratic world order. Our outrage grows with every shell that is fired, as does the Ukrainian defiance and our peoples’ solidarity. Our cities and our governments have put European values into practice by welcoming …

7

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Resumption of the session

I declare resumed the session of the European Parliament adjourned on Tuesday, 1 March 2022.

1

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Adjournment of the session

I declare adjourned the session of the European Parliament.

1

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Announcement of voting results

Good afternoon, I would like to announce the result of the vote on the resolution on Russian aggression against Ukraine. In the vote on the resolution as a whole, 676 Members voted. 637 Members voted in favour. There were 13 votes against and 26 abstentions. So the resolution is adopted.…

1

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Russian aggression against Ukraine (continuation of debate)

Thank you very much, High Representative. That concludes the debate. Written statements (Rule 171)

1

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Russian aggression against Ukraine (debate)

Mr Speaker, thank you for your words, for your courage and for your commitment to peace and parliamentary democracy. I give the floor now to the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, for his statement.…

1

Mar

2022

EN Speech

First voting session

I will now move to today’s first voting session. We will vote on the files as indicated on the agenda. The voting session will be open from 12.00 until 12.45. The same voting method will be used as during the last part-sessions. All votes will be held by roll call. Explanations of vote may be submitted in writing. Explanations of vote containing up to a maximum of 400 words will be accepted. I dec…

1

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Order of business

The final draft agenda as drawn up pursuant to Rule 157 by the Conference of Presidents at its meeting of 24 February 2022 has been distributed. Following consultations with the political groups, I wish to put to the House the following proposal for changes to the final draft agenda: Today, the debate on Russian aggression against Ukraine will be held in the format of European Council, Council and…

1

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Composition of committees and delegations

The ID and ECR Groups have notified the President of decisions relating to appointments and changes within committees and delegations. These decisions will be set out in the minutes of today’s sitting and shall take effect on the date of this announcement.…

1

Mar

2022

EN Speech

Approval of the minutes of the previous sittings

The minutes and the texts adopted of the sittings of 14, 15, 16 and 17 February 2022 are available. Are there any comments? I see that there are not. The minutes are approved.

15

Feb

2022

EN Speech

Formal sitting - Address by Iván Duque Márquez, President of Colombia

We have with us today the President of the Republic of Colombia, Iván Duque Márquez. Dear President, thank you very much for coming to the European Parliament. Muchas gracias Presidente, bienvenido. Last year we commemorated five years since the Colombian peace agreement, a long—awaited accord that this Parliament strongly supports. I would like to thank you, Mr President, for the commitment of yo…

14

Feb

2022

EN Speech

Order of business

The final draft agenda as drawn up pursuant to Rule 157 by the Conference of Presidents at its meeting of 9 February 2022 has been distributed. I have received no requests for changes to the final draft agenda. I would like to inform you that the votes are distributed along different voting sessions, taking into account the number of amendments tabled and the number of requests for split and separ…

14

Feb

2022

EN Speech

Request for waiver of immunity

– I have also received a request from the competent authorities in Greece for the parliamentary immunity of Mr Ioannis Lagos to be waived in order for criminal proceedings to be brought against him. This request is referred to the Committee on Legal Affairs as the committee responsible, in accordance with our Rules of Procedure.…