12
Jul
2023
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Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023, in particular the recent developments in the war against Ukraine and in Russia (debate)
Mr President, thank you very much. There is no more important issue in Europe and for Europeans today than security. And it's widely understood. On the one hand, there is the issue of support for Ukraine. We all want Ukraine to win, to be a member of NATO, to be a member of the EU. This is our goal, because a safe, free Ukraine is a safe and free Europe. But on the other hand, we have to ask the question why are people protesting in Europe? Why there are riots in different cities: in Paris, in France in different places? Why are farmers protesting? They also worry about security, their economic security, their future. They don't know what's going to happen. And this is also something that needs to be discussed here, because these people are worried about their future because of the mistakes that have been made here in the European Union. There was already talk of relocation. Migrants, illegal migrants. Today we also have problems with huge inflation, with prices that are rising and galloping. On the one hand, of course, this is the result of the war in Ukraine, but on the other hand, these are mistakes made in the introduction of projects and programs such as the Green Deal or Fit for 55. Finally, we need to answer the question of whether the European Union is moving in the right direction. For the time being, Europeans do not see these benefits. These protests must be taken seriously. And it is the Europeans that must be taken seriously. Finally, I must say two sentences to the representative and to the representatives of one of the largest groups here in the European Parliament, who is currently responsible for what is happening. Migration errors, errors related to this policy, which today led to such a huge crisis in Europe, began in Germany. And it would be good if the EPP stopped dealing with the elections in Poland and stopped listening to Polish colleagues, and finally took care of what needs to be done in Europe. The security of Europe!