What Pedro spoke about.

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May

2023

IT Speech

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Statements by the President

Dear colleagues, a few weeks ago, Europe witnessed floods that brought Emilia-Romagna to its knees in Italy. At least 15 people lost their lives and more than 30 000 were forced to leave their homes. The same amount of rain that usually falls in seven months fell in two weeks, causing twenty-three rivers to overflow across the region. 400 landslides occurred in the area and 43 municipalities were …

11

May

2023

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Towards a strong and sustainable EU algae sector (debate)

I have received one motion for a resolution* on the basis of Rule 136(5) of the Rules of Procedure to wind up the debate. The debate is closed. The vote will take place today. _______________ * See Minutes.…

11

May

2023

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Towards a strong and sustainable EU algae sector (debate)

The next item is the debate on the question for oral answer to the Commission on Towards a strong and sustainable EU algae sector, tabled by Pierre Karleskind on behalf of the Committee on Fisheries (O-000015/2023 - B9-0018/23) (2023/2547(RSP)).…

11

May

2023

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Protecting and restoring marine ecosystems for sustainable and resilient fisheries - Agreement of the IGC on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (High Seas Treaty) (debate)

The joint debate is closed. Written statements (Rule 171)

9

May

2023

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Discharge 2021 (continuation of debate)

Madam President, I am also participating in this debate on the implementation of the 2021 budget in my capacity as Vice-President of Parliament, responsible for the European Parliament’s budget. And I want to start by recalling that 2021 was still a year marked by the constraints of the pandemic, when Parliament had to continue mobilising extraordinary resources to address an extraordinary situati…

18

Apr

2023

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The need for European solidarity in saving lives in the Mediterranean, in particular in Italy (debate)

Let me remind you that we have an interpretation service and that speakers should speak a little more slowly, otherwise this will be a challenge for the work of our interpreters.

30

Mar

2023

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Strengthening the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women (debate)

The next item on the agenda is the report by Ms Peter-Hansen and Ms Rafaela on ‘Strengthening the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women’ (A9-0056/2022). I would also like to greet the Commissioner and welcome her to this session of the European Parliament.…

29

Mar

2023

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Formal sitting - Ceremony on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

Madam President, for the last 25 years, the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement has delivered on its promise of peace and stability for Northern Ireland. Peace is not a minor issue, as we all know, and we should recall this today more than ever. 25 years of peace in Northern Ireland is a remarkable political achievement that indeed deserves proper celebration, so that we all can praise the progress made…

16

Mar

2023

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Lack of actions taken by the Commission in the context of the duty of sincere and loyal cooperation (debate)

This debate is closed. (The sitting was suspended at 11.51)

16

Mar

2023

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Lack of actions taken by the Commission in the context of the duty of sincere and loyal cooperation (debate)

The next item on the agenda is the oral question to the Commission on the lack of action by the Commission in the context of the duty of sincere and sincere cooperation (O-000013/2023 - B9-0015/2023) (2023/2583(RSP)).…

16

Mar

2023

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Advancing the 2022 Bridgetown Agenda (debate)

The debate is closed.

16

Mar

2023

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Advancing the 2022 Bridgetown Agenda (debate)

The next item on the agenda is the Commission statement ‘Taking forward the 2022 Bridgetown agenda’ (2023/2600(RSP)).

16

Mar

2023

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European Citizens’ Initiative "Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment" (debate)

The debate is closed.

14

Mar

2023

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Implementation report on the Agreement on the withdrawal of the UK from the EU - The Windsor Framework (debate)

Madam President, I thank you and our colleagues for your support and the shadow rapporteurs for their cooperation. Despite the continuous resentment of some Eurosceptics here and radical Brexiteers on the other side of the channel, the positive tone of this debate shows that for this Parliament, time is come for cooperation, not confrontation. Building on our common history and on our common value…

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Mar

2023

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Implementation report on the Agreement on the withdrawal of the UK from the EU - The Windsor Framework (debate)

Mr President, Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, dear colleagues, time flies. Believe it or not, almost seven years have passed since the Brexit referendum and more than three years have gone since the entry into force of the withdrawal agreement. As rapporteur for the implementation of the Brexit agreement, I am glad to say that, fortunately, we are here not only to assess what happened in the last t…

15

Feb

2023

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The EU priorities for the 67th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (B9-0100/2023, B9-0103/2023) (vote)

The voting session is closed. (The sitting was adjourned for a moment.)

15

Feb

2023

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Voting time

We will now move on to the votes. (For the results and other details of the vote: see Minutes)

15

Feb

2023

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Resumption of the sitting

The issues raised in these points of order are indeed serious. The President is aware of this episode, and she asked me to inform you that she is looking into it and she will take action.

14

Feb

2023

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Establishment of an independent EU Ethics Body (debate)

Mr President, this debate on the creation of an independent body for ethics in the European institutions should not be necessary. The President of the European Commission made this proposal at the very beginning of her term of office and the European Parliament made a concrete proposal more than a year and a half ago. It should not be necessary to remind the Commission and the Council of all this …

14

Feb

2023

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Question Time (Commission) - Strengthened EU enlargement policy to the Western Balkans

The next item is Question Time to the Commission under Rule 137 of the Rules of Procedure on the enhanced enlargement policy of the European Union for the Western Balkans. I therefore welcome Commissioner Várhelyi to this Question Time. As you know, this question time will last about 90 minutes. There will be one minute to ask the question, two minutes for the answer, 30 seconds for a supplementar…

14

Feb

2023

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Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

The minutes of yesterday's sitting and the texts adopted are now available. Is there any observation? The minutes were approved.

14

Feb

2023

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The EU priorities for the 67th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (debate)

The debate is closed. I would like to inform you that we have received two motions for resolutions. The vote will take place tomorrow.

13

Feb

2023

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Electoral rights of mobile Union citizens in European Parliament elections - Electoral rights of mobile Union citizens in municipal elections (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, freedom of movement for people is one of the most important concrete advantages of European citizenship, and citizens know and recognise it well. But mobility must not jeopardise the exercise of voting rights and political participation by European citizens who make use of their freedom to reside in countries other than their country of origin. …

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Jan

2023

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The Global Gateway Initiative (debate)

The debate is closed. I am sorry to say to those young people in the gallery who have just arrived that the sitting is now suspended. We will come back at noon for the votes. (The sitting was suspended at 11.36)…

18

Jan

2023

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Control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank - annual report 2021 (debate)

Madam President, today the European Parliament once again fulfils its role of carrying out democratic scrutiny of the activity of the European Investment Bank, with the report under discussion covering the year 2021. A very difficult year, still marked by the impact of the pandemic on our societies and economies. But 2021 also reconfirmed the decisive role of the European Investment Bank in suppor…