What Elsi spoke about.

9

Mar

2022

FI Speech

Watch

Batteries and waste batteries (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, the EU needs a new battery regulation without delay, as the electrification of transport is progressing rapidly and the production and demand for batteries are increasing. I am pleased that Parliament's report sends a strong signal to promote sustainable battery production in Europe, which is crucial not only for investment and security of supply, but also for emission …

8

Mar

2022

FI Speech

Watch

The deterioration of the situation of refugees as a consequence of the Russian aggression against Ukraine (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, Putin's unforgivable attack on Ukraine has shocked us all. As the war escalates, it is particularly important to ensure the safe escape of all civilians from conflict zones. Russian troops have not respected the agreed ceasefires, which is absolutely unacceptable. About two million refugees have already arrived in EU countries from the feet of the war, and this number w…

14

Feb

2022

FI Speech

Watch

Implementation report on on-farm animal welfare (debate)

Mr President, I would also like to thank the rapporteur for his excellent work. It is very positive that there has been an increase in public interest in animal welfare. The EU has been investing in animal welfare for a long time and, depending on the Member State, the measures are very progressive. Of course, there is still work to be done. It would be imperative that the EU also commits to exist…

18

Oct

2021

FI Speech

Watch

Farm to Fork Strategy (debate)

Mr President, the most important contribution of the Farm to Fork Strategy is to finally look at the whole food chain as a whole. It is clear that security of supply, food security or high climate and environmental standards for agriculture will not be met if the farmer's income is negative. Therefore, farmers need to get a fairer price for their products. Environmental measures must also be refle…

5

Oct

2021

FI Speech

Watch

The Arctic: opportunities, concerns and security challenges (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, I would like to thank the rapporteur for his good work. The Arctic is exceptionally sensitive and valuable. It faces the economic and security interests of the great powers, as well as the extreme effects of climate change. The importance of geopolitics has been growing, and we therefore need an active and constructive EU approach that strengthens peaceful cooperation b…