Speeches

We Spanish socialists believe that when we act with solidarity and unity Europe advances. That is why we welcome the fact that at the last Summit the 27 adopted the sixth package of sanctions, despite the concessions imposed by some governments, because that is our best weapon to face the Putin threat and also to support Ukraine. Unfortunately, the Commission and the Council relegated to the background the social and economic consequences of this war that is affecting the daily lives of Europeans with the rising cost of living. That is why we Socialists are calling once again for the Council to reach an agreement on the migration pact, all the more so because the existing climate emergency and the food crisis indicate that migratory pressure is not likely to be mitigated. And that a dignified, solidarity-based and ambitious response be given to the demographic challenge through a tax on the profits fallen from the sky of electricity in a coordinated way, as requested by this Parliament.

The next item is the debate on the Commission statement on 'The need for targeted criminal provisions and platforms’ responsibility to effectively address cyberbullying and online harassment' (2026/2693(RSP)).

The next item is the 'Topical debate requested by a political group (PfE) (Rule 169) – Commission interference in democratic process and elections'. For this debate there is no catch‑the‑eye procedure, and no blue cards will be accepted.

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

Thank you very much, I completely agree. (In response to off-mic comments) You don't have the floor. No, you don't have the floor. We take note of the comment made by the Quaestor, Marc Angel, about the possibility of the use of hate speech here in this House, especially when it's attacking sexual orientation – something that is protected by the fundamental rights here in the European Union and obviously in this House. Now we will move to the last speaker, that is Mr Sieper. Thank you very much, Quaestor Marc Angel.

The next item is the debate on the report by Mr Arvanitis, on behalf of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, on the Commission's 2025 rule of law report (2025/2239(INI)) (A10-0091/2026).

Under Rule 251(4) of the Rules of Procedure, I would like to inform you that there have been no requests to put to the vote the corrigendum announced in plenary on Monday 27 April. The corrigendum is therefore deemed to have been approved and will be published on the plenary web page.

The next item is the topical debate requested by a political group (EPP) under Rule 169 on child sexual abuse online: protect children, not perpetrators. I would like to inform Members that for this debate there is no catch-the-eye procedure and no blue cards will be accepted.

The next item is the debate on the Commission statement on the grids package and tackling raising energy prices through robust infrastructure (2025/3026(RSP)). I will have to be strict with the time, taking into account that we have the Sakharov Prize and the votes afterwards.

Mr President, Commissioner, COP30 gives us a true reflection of the world in which we live: competitive, uncertain, frustrating, without traditional leaderships, but, at the same time, still able to sit at the table and talk about the climate and build a common horizon. We have had new protagonists in Belém and that must be celebrated: indigenous peoples, women, civil society, the local world and also new issues that have been at the forefront of the climate conversation, especially adaptation. That's very good news. The bad news is that we are unable to mention the big elephant in the room, that of fossil fuels. It is enormously frustrating to see the enormous addiction of our economy and the enormous resistances and interests behind the ultimate reason for climate change. And the third thing is the great opportunity that lets us see the leadership we've had. I would like to congratulate you, Commissioner, on the great opportunity that Europe and Latin America have had in the eighty countries that sought a horizon without fossil fuels. Of course, leadership is not proclaimed, it is exercised and we have to continue exercising it in our internal agenda.

The next item is the debate on the report by Aura Salla and Irene Tinagli on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) 2015/1017, (EU) 2021/523, (EU) 2021/695 and (EU) 2021/1153 as regards increasing the efficiency of the EU guarantee under Regulation (EU) 2021/523 and simplifying reporting requirements (COM(2025)0084 - C10-0036/2025 - 2025/0040(COD)) (A10-0117/2025).