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Jan

2024

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Revision of the European Labour Authority mandate (B9-0059/2024)

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, I come before you today to stress the importance of extending the mandate of the European Labour Agency in the light of changes in the employment landscape in the European Union. In 2021, around 10 million working-age EU citizens chose to live and work in another Member State. This growth-enhancing labour mobility is hampered by the fact that we have 27 diffe…

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Jan

2024

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Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation (RC-B9-0068/2024, B9-0068/2024, B9-0069/2024, B9-0071/2024, B9-0073/2024, B9-0075/2024, B9-0077/2024)

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, this House must condemn in the clearest terms the terrorist attacks orchestrated by Hamas against the citizens of Israel and against peace in this region. Terrorism cannot be justified anywhere. It is also important to distinguish between the Palestinian people, the need to protect and respect and the terrorist organisation Hamas and its terrorist actions. In…

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Jan

2024

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Situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2022 and 2023 (A9-0376/2023 - Katarina Barley)

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased that we debate every year the report on the situation of human rights, as we can honestly analyse what we have achieved, where we have failed and what we can improve. We can consider ourselves privileged because we live in the European Union where human rights, fundamental rights and freedoms are respected. Democracy, equality, the rule of law ar…

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Jan

2024

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Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2022 (debate)

Madam President, honourable Ombudsman, today I would like to stress the importance of the principle of transparency in public administration, an area in which the institutions of the European Union are trying to set a positive example. Within the EU, where diversity and cohesion are essential, the principle of transparency becomes crucial. Transparency should be the bridge between the European ins…

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Jan

2024

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Role of preventive diplomacy in tackling frozen conflicts around the world – missed opportunity or change for the future? (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, just a few days ago I had the honour of participating in a high-level diplomatic event, an initiative organised in Timisoara, Romania, which awarded the Timisoara Prize for European Values. An extraordinary event organized at the initiative of Mayor Dominic Fritz, which I congratulate. This year's prize for promoting European values was awarded to President Maia Sand…

12

Dec

2023

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Need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution (debate)

Mr President, Mr High Representative, no crime can in any way ever be justified, but it is almost three months since this bloody attack by a terrorist group that does not care about what is happening in Israel or Gaza. That is why I think it is very important not to distort reality and to look lucidly at what is happening there. Those who provoked this barbaric attack are also responsible for its …

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Dec

2023

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Defence of democracy package (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, I think this is an extremely important moment, as we observe that the Russian Federation is investing enormously in disinformation and in manipulating the citizens of the European Union. I ask the European Commission to have the courage to come up with a package of bold measures to combat the tools of disinformation and manipulation of European citizens, in a context…

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Dec

2023

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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Madam President, Commissioner, this month, on 4-5 December, the JHA Council took place and, unacceptably, only the prospect of entry into the Schengen area for Romania and Bulgaria was discussed on the agenda. It is incomprehensible, Commissioner, why a Member State of the European Union is restricting the right of 25 million European citizens to enjoy the opportunities of the European single mark…

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Nov

2023

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Children first - strengthening the Child guarantee, two years on from its adoption (B9-0462/2023)

Madam President, today, here in the European Parliament, we have spoken of an unacceptable reality in the European Union and, in particular, in my country, the poverty in which millions of children live. In the case of Romania, the Romanian government finally managed to propose an action plan for the European Child Guarantee, but with a delay of more than 19 months. Children do not have to pay an …

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Nov

2023

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Reducing inequalities and promoting social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families (A9-0360/2023 - Sandra Pereira)

Madam President, today I voted on a vital issue: insufficient support for our families and children in Europe and, including, in my country, Romania. The pandemic has exposed serious gaps and worrying discrepancies, and the reality is that the Romanian government, in my case, is proving incapable of ensuring the well-being of children. We need an ambitious approach at Union level and we need to dr…

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Nov

2023

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UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (COP28) (B9-0458/2023)

Madam President, today we debated the directions that the European Union must take ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference. First of all, we must appreciate the fact that the European Union is currently leading the way on climate change, proving that we can be a global model for the fight against climate change. Therefore, I believe that all our efforts must not come at too high a cost. We must …

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Nov

2023

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Effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia (RC-B9-0453/2023, B9-0453/2023, B9-0454/2023, B9-0455/2023, B9-0456/2023, B9-0457/2023)

Madam President, the sanctions imposed on Russia are proof of the ability of Member States to coordinate when Europe's security is threatened. It is regrettable, however, that, in times of historical crises, this unity is endangered by some states, such as Austria, which has doubled its economic trade in goods imported from Russia since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. In 2021, the value of pr…

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Nov

2023

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System of own resources of the European Union (A9-0295/2023 - José Manuel Fernandes, Valérie Hayer)

Madam President, strengthening the financial autonomy of the European Union is in the interest of all Member States, as it guarantees us the necessary resources to overcome crisis situations. I therefore voted for the proposal to improve the system of own resources of the European Union in order to make it simpler, more transparent, fair and fiscally neutral for citizens. Diversification of income…

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Nov

2023

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Type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to their emissions and battery durability (Euro 7) (A9-0298/2023 - Alexandr Vondra)

Madam President, the fight against climate change remains a priority for the European Union, and the introduction of the new Euro 7 emission standards for cars, vans and heavy-duty vehicles is a huge step towards a sustainable Europe. It is very important, however, that these measures always focus on improving the quality of life of citizens of the European Union. That is why the new pollution lim…

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Nov

2023

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Madam President, it is an important day today, the European Commission has invited to start accession negotiations with the European Union, the Republic of Moldova. But I believe that rules are rules and should apply to everyone, including when we talk about sport. And I want to convey from here, from the plenary of the European Parliament, that it is unacceptable and incomprehensible UEFA's decis…

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Nov

2023

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Strengthening the right to participate: legitimacy and resilience of electoral processes in illiberal political systems and authoritarian regimes (debate)

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, we are all here to defend the rights and interests of the citizens who elected us. We are here to defend their rights to choose us or to send us home if we have failed in our duty to represent them honorably. We are here to defend democracy in Europe and all over the world. Therefore, it is time to speak openly, to call things by their own names. We are talki…

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Oct

2023

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A true geopolitical Europe now (topical debate)

Madam President, High Representative, ladies and gentlemen, in this House I have condemned in the clearest and strongest terms the terrorist attacks orchestrated by Hamas, because terrorism cannot be justified at all. In the light of the latest events, however, we must not neglect the broader geopolitical picture. The tragic events in Israel must not divert the attention of the democratic world fr…

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Oct

2023

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Fisheries control (A9-0016/2021 - Clara Aguilera)

Madam President, access to the Danube River, the Danube Delta and the Black Sea are essential for Romanian fisheries. With a limited fleet but vital for local and regional fishing activities, Romania faces challenges in the fisheries sector. This includes the need to improve fishing infrastructure and facilities in ports, as well as the sustainable management of fisheries and the protection of bio…

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Oct

2023

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Establishing the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP’) (A9-0290/2023 - José Manuel Fernandes, Christian Ehler)

Madam President, today I voted for a historic initiative that can redefine the future of Europe. The Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform is a courageous step towards a more competitive, resilient and sovereign Europe. In these turbulent times, marked by global conflicts and political instability, we need to invest more in our strategic sectors. With this initiative, we are strengthening our…

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Oct

2023

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Establishing the Ukraine Facility (A9-0286/2023 - Michael Gahler, Eider Gardiazabal Rubial)

Madam President, the war on Europe's borders is still an imminent reality, far from over. Russia's aggression and imperialist ambitions continue to affect the lives of European citizens, the economy and the security of the continent, and in order to provide an adequate response, European coordination and solidarity must not stop. That is why it is particularly important that the European Parliamen…

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Oct

2023

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Schengen area: digitalisation of the visa procedure - Schengen area: amending the Visa Sticker Regulation (Joint debate – Schengen area)

Madam President, Commissioner, two weeks ago, we were discussing corruption cases in plenary concerning the management of the Schengen area. Looks like we solved them because we're taking it to another level. But beyond the irony, I want to ask you, Commissioner, because Article 265 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union obliges the Commission, as guardian of the Treaties, to take …

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Oct

2023

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Madam President, in 200 days we will officially start the campaign for the European Parliament elections. 2024 is a year with huge stakes for the European Union. Five years ago we had no wars, there were no military conflicts in different hot spots of the world, we were just talking about possible threats. We now live in a post-pandemic world, in a Europe at war with Putin. We live in a world wher…

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Oct

2023

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The case of Zarema Musaeva in Chechnya

Mr President, Commissioner, Putin has turned Russia into the largest prison we now have in the world. This criminal regime is trying through all the tools it has, to keep itself in power only through terror. And Kadyrov is nothing more than an instrument by which Putin keeps Chechnya under terror. And what is happening now to Mrs. Musaeva, mother of two activists and human rights activists, detain…

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Oct

2023

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Human rights situation in Afghanistan, in particular the persecution of former government officials

Mr President, Commissioner, what kind of future does Afghanistan have and what awaits today's Afghan children, what is the fate of women and, obviously, the daily fear experienced by those who served the Afghan administration in the short stage of democracy? Obviously, this regime, which resembles terror on a daily basis, will not cease, and it is therefore essential that the European Parliament c…

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Oct

2023

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Corrupt large-scale sale of Schengen visas (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, I regularly consult the reports of the Council of the European Union on the Member States' failure to comply with the Schengen Regulation, and we can see that many states that give lessons in democracy, the rule of law, are very negligently treating the Schengen issue, and I invite you to consult these reports that the Council of the European Union is issuing. But I wan…