What Josianne spoke about.

10

Nov

2021

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European Partnership on Metrology (debate)

I welcome the Agreement of the Parliament and the Council on the European Partnership on Metrology and would like to thank the Rapporteur for this result that we have all achieved together and of its work. While metrology, measurement science, is not yet well known, it represents one of the oldest scientific fields of study. I wanted to say that the ancient Egyptians and those living in Babylon al…

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Oct

2021

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Joint Undertakings under Horizon Europe (debate)

Madam President, the European partnerships on research and innovation represent the first concrete step towards implementing Horizon Europe and making it able to tackle the most urgent challenges our Union is facing: to build back better, greener and more digital. As the S&D negotiator on this file, I welcome the work the European Parliament has carried out, and I would like to thank colleagues, e…

6

Oct

2021

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European solutions to the rise of energy prices for businesses and consumers: the role of energy efficiency and renewable energy and the need to tackle energy poverty (debate)

78% of European citizens and 86% of Maltese citizens consider climate change to be a very serious problem. These are the figures of the latest Eurobarometer survey. However, we cannot take the strong public consensus to achieve climate neutrality as a mandate to be reassured. The "Fit for 55" package, although ambitious, will not be enough if the transition does not incorporate a truly social dime…

5

Oct

2021

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Assessing the Union’s measures for the EU tourism sector as the end of the Summer season nears (debate)

Ms President, this summer saw several positive signs for the tourism sector - air travel has increased and EU digital certificates have undoubtedly played a role in this. Businesses have adapted and even continued to make important investments, also respecting the established hygiene protocols. EU and national government financial support measures helped SMEs to survive the winter and plan for the…

15

Sep

2021

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State of the Union (continuation of debate)

Mr President, I am proud that during this debate I can bring forward the perspective of islands such as Malta and Gozo, which, although far from the centre, are European. And they can be a bridge not only between the European Union and the Mediterranean countries but also beyond – a cooperation that is essential. Focusing on social justice and work-life balance – you are right Ms President, the pa…

14

Sep

2021

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Presentation of the Fit for 55 package after the publication of the IPCC report (debate)

Mr President, major fires affecting Mediterranean countries, floods in northern Europe and extremely high temperatures recorded in recent months. What happened this summer is the latest crystal clear example that we are already late in our fight against climate change. There is no doubt about this, we must act now and the environmental measures included in the Fit for 55 Package are setting an amb…

8

Jul

2021

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Decent working and employment conditions in the aviation sector - Impact of the COVID-19 crisis on aviation (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, colleagues, the aviation sector and its workers are looking to Europe for help. Europe must respond. COVID-19 has created an unprecedented crisis which, if not addressed correctly, could lead to serious consequences: loss of connectivity, bankruptcy of regional airlines, financial difficulties for aviation-dependent companies, and higher costs for consumers. To avoid su…

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Jul

2021

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A new ERA for Research and Innovation (continuation of debate)

Mr President, I welcome the efforts to strengthen the European research area - an area that needs a new impetus for the challenges ahead. Research and innovation are crucial to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the Union and we cannot neglect them. We should not forget that an innovative Europe means more quality jobs, more SMEs coping with the twin transition and more resilienc…