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2026

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High time to deliver on the Single Market, providing certainty and predictability for EU businesses and quality jobs (continuation of debate)

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, the single market is not just a common economic area, but a geopolitical instrument with which to transform the economic strength of the European Union into a power of global influence. And today's debate confirms that completing the internal market is urgent to strengthen our competitiveness and strategic autonomy. Regrettably, regulatory fragmentation and bureaucracy are holding back investment and labour mobility, which must be held back by the recognition of professional qualifications, as attracting skills is crucial for renewal and growth. In an increasingly competitive global environment, our companies demand clear and stable rules and not 27 bureaucracies. That is why we await and welcome the introduction of the 28º regime because, together with the Capital Markets Union, it will allow companies to grow and compete globally. Finally, completing and regulating the Single Market requires transversal competences, but I hope that IMCO will always be involved in every file, in order to ensure legislative consistency with the important work done so far.

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May

2026

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Presentation of the Fertilisers Action Plan (debate)

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, the fertiliser strategy presented today is an important and necessary first signal for our farmers. We are talking about financial aid, advances on the CAP, new rules for the market in organic fertilisers and digestate, concrete measures to give breath to our companies at such a difficult time. Today, more than ever, it is crucial to support and strengthen European production, because we need to reduce foreign dependencies and encourage innovative and sustainable alternatives so as not to be vulnerable to any geopolitical crisis. However, this plan is not enough: expensive energy and raw material costs are crushing our companies and Europe needs to react if it is to be credible. Agriculture should not be left alone, immediate responses are needed, also in terms of assisted evolution techniques. We need quick choices and a clear vision that guarantees fair prices and greater autonomy for Europe. Supporting our farmers means defending Europe, its autonomy and its ability to produce quality food.

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Apr

2026

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Enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (debate)

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, the Digital Markets Act is not just a rule but the instrument we have chosen for a fairer, more open and truly competitive European single market. However, a law, however well written, is useless if it is not applied quickly, consistently and effectively. Citizens and businesses expect concrete results: They want more freedom of choice, more room for innovation and, above all, an end to the monopolies of the web giants. That is why Europe cannot accept external pressure, because our rules are non-negotiable and apply to everyone, without exception or double standards. The Commission has a duty to act firmly, using every means at its disposal: We need timely investigations, rigorous controls and, where necessary, sanctions that make a difference. Looking ahead to the next revision, we need to make the rules even more agile, anticipating crucial challenges such as artificial intelligence and the environment. cloud. Europe has set the course and shown that it can drive change globally: Now we have to show strength and determination to get to the end.

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Mar

2026

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Tackling barriers to the single market for defence - Flagship European defence projects of common interest

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, if we really want to increase our capacity for deterrence and diplomacy on the global stage, we must inevitably strengthen the internal market in defence. Unfortunately, today regulatory fragmentation, different procedures and uncommon standards slow down cooperation and investment, reducing our potential and credibility. We need clear rules that foster real cooperation between Member States and full involvement of European industry, with particular reference to small and medium-sized enterprises, to reduce our dependence on other countries. We need to support shared industrial capabilities, technological innovation and joint programmes that strengthen Europe's presence within the Atlantic Alliance, which remains our benchmark. A more integrated, efficient and competitive defence market is not a simple industrial strategy, nor can it be reduced to a simple military dimension: Today, more than ever, it is a necessity to strengthen our strategic autonomy and ensure the security of our citizens and economies.

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Mar

2026

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Single Market: how to move from an incomplete single market to one market for one Europe (debate)

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, the single market is the greatest success of European integration: the strength of Europe, which is the most powerful; an economic space of over 400 million citizens that has generated growth, innovation and opportunities. Yet, more than 30 years after its creation, it still remains incomplete. Too many fragmented administrative and regulatory barriers make it more difficult for our businesses, especially small ones, to grow, invest and compete on a European scale. For this reason, completing the single market is the real strategic need to strengthen our autonomy in an increasingly competitive global scenario. To do so, we need to address some concrete issues that are still holding back the full integration of our markets. For this reason, we strongly support the regulation on the 28º regime, which will make it possible to operate throughout the European Union with a single set of harmonised rules. But we must accelerate the union of capital, energy and defence to mobilise investment and truly integrate our markets, as well as make intra-European labour mobility easier, facilitating the recognition of qualifications and reducing bureaucratic obstacles. Finally, we believe in a European product law so that the safety, traceability and competitiveness of our supply chains can be strengthened. The single market must continue to be our cornerstone. But only by completing it and making it integrated, efficient and digital will we be able to strengthen Europe's engine and our strategic autonomy, building an economy that simultaneously grows, competes and innovates.

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2026

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European Union regulatory fitness and subsidiarity and proportionality – report on Better Law-Making covering 2023 and 2024 (debate)

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Mar

2026

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Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission (debate)

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Feb

2026

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Cooperation among enforcement authorities regarding unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain (debate)

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Feb

2026

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Building a stronger European defence in light of an increasingly volatile international environment (debate)

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Feb

2026

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Amending Regulations on agricultural products as regards market rules and sectoral support measures in the wine sector and for aromatised wine products (debate)

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Jan

2026

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Drones and new systems of warfare – the EU’s need to adapt to be fit for today’s security challenges (debate)

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, when we say that the world has changed, we must recognise that the forms of threat and, consequently, the requirements of our security have also changed. The war in Ukraine, the unauthorized encroachment of drones in our skies clearly demonstrate this and impose a cultural and operational change of pace. Today, unmanned systems make it possible to monitor, protect or attack airspace, critical transport, energy or data infrastructure. Therefore, we must be ready to respond to any emergency. This is why we need investments and industrial policies for a strong, innovative and competitive security, capable of strengthening our strategic autonomy and developing dual-use technologies, useful for both defence and civil protection. If the world has changed, the European Union cannot afford to chase change, but must anticipate it. We need to build a more integrated European security that holds together technological innovation, civil resilience and institutional responsibility. This is the only way for Europe to remain true to its values and credible in the changing world.

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Jan

2026

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Restoring control of migration: returns, visa policy and third-country cooperation (topical debate)

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, for years Europe has been tackling migration without a genuine common strategy, leaving individual countries of entry alone and fostering a divisive political debate. The result was no longer humanity, but more chaos, because when there is no control there is no integration, but illegality, exploitation and above all insecurity in our cities. And to pay the highest price are the European citizens and the immigrants themselves. In recent years, however, something is changing and Italy has played a leading role in this, questioning taboos that too often have paralyzed European action, experimenting instead with new solutions and proposing a pragmatic approach, oriented towards results and not declarations of principle. An approach that, however, continues to be opposed by a certain political party, which prefers to judge each initiative without taking responsibility for indicating concrete and credible alternatives. Governing complex phenomena such as migration requires difficult choices and not reassuring slogans, and Europe can no longer afford immobility masquerading as good intentions. A serious asylum system is based on an elementary principle of justice: those who have the right are welcomed and integrated, those who have not must be returned quickly and without any hesitation, because without effective returns the system loses credibility. This is why the European Union needs to strengthen cooperation agreements with third countries, to ensure more returns and, consequently, more opportunities for legal migration. Supporting the control of migration does not mean closing Europe, but opening it to a more just and responsible integration, capable of guaranteeing security for citizens and dignity for those who have chosen to truly live in our communities.

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Jan

2026

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CFSP and CSDP (Article 36 TEU) (joint debate)

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, in an international context increasingly marked by open conflicts, regional instability and hybrid threats, the European Union must take responsibility for its own security. This means being able to prevent crises, defend our borders and contribute to international stability, in full complementarity with NATO, through strengthening the European pillar of common security. This requires a strong and credible Europe that can strengthen cooperation between Member States, foster coordinated policies and investments that overcome the current fragmentation. Unfortunately, many national debates continue to pit defence spending against welfare spending. It is a misleading contrast that frightens the citizens. Security is not an alternative cost to social policies, but the condition that makes them possible, because without security economic stability, social cohesion and the very ability of states to guarantee rights and services to citizens are lacking. Having a European foreign and security policy is no longer an optional choice, but it is a responsibility towards the citizens and will be the real test of credibility of the European Union.

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Dec

2025

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EU Defence Readiness (joint debate)

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Nov

2025

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EU response to the continuous airspace violations and sabotage of critical infrastructure in the EU originating from Russia and Belarus (debate)

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Nov

2025

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European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’) (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the EDIP programme is an essential first step in building a common defence system, which must, however, be able to rely on a modern, competitive and autonomous industrial system. Strengthening internal production capacities means ensuring stability, continuity of supply and greater efficiency in the use of public resources. It is a choice that promotes cooperation between States, while respecting national competences that can be enhanced. EDIP is also a driver for investment, skilled employment and industrial growth beyond the pure military dimension, contributing to the modernisation of national strategic capabilities. The programme is also of political value at a time when the stability and security of our continent cannot be taken for granted or delegated to others. The Union is therefore choosing to play a leading role in its future: strengthen the security of our continent without depending on other people. Today's vote is not just a formal step but a confirmation that Europe can be strong when it combines its economic competitiveness, political responsibility and strategic vision.

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Oct

2025

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The need for a united support to Ukraine and for a just and durable peace concluded on Ukraine's terms, with Europeans and without surrendering to Vladimir Putin's conditions ahead of the foreseen Budapest summit (debate)

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, whenever we support Kiev, we reaffirm a fundamental principle, namely: No power can rewrite borders by force or undermine the international order based on law. Russia's attack is not a regional crisis, but an aggression against the entire European and global security architecture. For this reason we can no longer afford ambiguities and postponements: Supporting Ukraine means defending Europe, freedom and democracy. Peace cannot be imposed by the strongest but built through a fair and sustainable agreement that respects Ukraine's sovereignty and ensures stability in the entire region. In this context, we welcome President Trump's diplomatic efforts to foster lasting stability in the Middle East, but we look forward to the same commitment to a just and lasting solution in Ukraine with the involvement of Europe, because defending Ukraine means defending our democracy, our security and the very future of Europe.

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Oct

2025

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Criminal intimidation against investigative journalists in the EU: the attempted attack on Sigfrido Ranucci (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the attack on journalist Sigfrido Ranucci is a very serious act that deeply shakes our civil consciences: To him and to all the journalists who risk every day to tell the truth goes my most sincere solidarity. It is clear that this is not a direct attack only on a professional, but on all courageous investigative journalism, that silent work that guarantees citizens the right to be informed. Freedom of the press is not a category privilege, but the very foundation of any democracy. Without free information there is no control, there is no truth, there is no freedom. Defending it means defending the dignity of our civilized life. It means ensuring that fear does not become censorship and that intimidation does not become silence. Because, look, every time a journalist is threatened, it's the whole society that gets hit. And precisely for this reason it is wrong and worrying that such serious episodes are bent to political controversy: In this sense, the words spoken by the secretary of the Democratic Party at the congress of the European Socialist Party are astonishing, when she said that freedom of speech and democracy are at risk when the right governs. I believe that they are unjust and divisive words, that have nothing to do with the reality of the facts and that risk exploiting ignoble episodes for partisan purposes. Freedom has no political color: It is a value that defends itself together and is not a weapon to be used against the opponent. We are living in very difficult times and today more than ever citizens expect common sense, balance and seriousness from us. It cannot all turn into a permanent ideological struggle. Unfortunately, there are already too many wars in the world: Let us not add to all this violence of words, political hatred and mutual delegitimization. Defending freedom of the press also means defending freedom and responsibility in language and truth as a common good. We need to focus on the facts, strengthen cooperation against organised crime, fully enforce the European Media Freedom Act, concretely protect threatened journalists and support media independence. Only by joining forces can we ensure a free and safe environment for those who seek the truth and risk every day to inform. Freedom is not divided, it is protected. And it is protected together, with courage, with respect and with truth.

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Oct

2025

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Institutional consequences of the EU enlargement negotiations (debate)

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, Commissioner, enlargement of the Union today is a historic commitment and a strategic investment in the future of our continent. It is a choice of responsibility towards countries that regard Europe as a home of freedom and democracy but, at the same time, it is also a challenge that requires the Union to be able to decide, act and defend its values and interests in the world. It is clear that a larger Union cannot continue to function with rules designed for a Europe of 27: We need a decision-making process that is up to today's challenges, a faster and more transparent process, capable of responding to citizens by overcoming those mechanisms that limit our action today. This report goes hand in hand with Parliament’s resolution of November 2023, where it was made clear: It is time to reform the Treaties and to go beyond those rules that, too often, have paralysed European decisions and deprived the Union of the ability to react to crises quickly. Perhaps the time has come for the Council too, which is unfortunately absent today, to take note of this decision and to open up a constituent phase. President von der Leyen herself, in her State of the Union address, stressed the urgency of overcoming unanimity on certain issues. We need a strong Union with a Parliament with full legislative initiative and reinforced competences in strategic policies. Europe needs to strengthen its authority and credibility. We need a single figure for the Commission and the Council, a single political direction. Only in this way can we have a coherent and determined union. Let us make enlargement an opportunity to regain the courage to reform the Treaties, for a more cohesive Europe that can truly count on the international stage.

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Oct

2025

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A new legislative framework for products that is fit for the digital and sustainable transition (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, in a context where technological innovation and environmental objectives are increasingly intertwined, if we are to strengthen the single market, we must ensure modern, consistent and truly enforceable rules: This is to protect our consumers and the competitiveness of our businesses. I am pleased and thankful that the rapporteur wanted to consider some of the highlights of my report on e-commerce, in particular all aspects of the online sale of non-compliant products, which pose a threat to both consumer safety and fair competition. We must insist on more effective traceability tools such as the digital product passport, the obligation of a responsible person established in the Union, the strengthening and coordination of all supervisory authorities but, above all, the timely creation of a single European customs authority. Only in this way will we be able to ensure that European rules apply to all and thus build a single market that is more secure, transparent and competitive, where the digital and environmental transitions really go hand in hand, for the benefit of our businesses and consumers.

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Oct

2025

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United response to recent Russian violations of the EU Member States’ airspace and critical infrastructure (debate)

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, violations of the airspace and critical infrastructure of the Member States have put a strain on European security. They are real tests of political and military resistance that aim to measure their vulnerability and ability to react. This is why we need a united and determined response, strengthen joint surveillance, rapidly develop the pan-European air and drone defence network, improve data sharing and alert mechanisms. The security of our skies, our infrastructure, our seas means ensuring the security of our citizens and our economies. But this does not mean arming Europe, but building a common defence culture that goes beyond the military dimension, combining diplomacy, industry and innovation. Or, let's face it, we will remain vulnerable and dependent. A common defence that does not replace NATO, but strengthens its European pillar, making the Atlantic Alliance more solid and credible. Alcide De Gasperi, more than seventy years ago, understood that Europe's peace and security pass through a common defence. Today it is up to us to finally give concreteness to that vision, transforming it into reality.

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Oct

2025

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Common agricultural policy (joint debate)

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, strengthening the position of farmers in the agri-food chain means strengthening our food security and autonomy. Ensuring a fair income for farmers requires a balance between the various actors in the supply chain and strengthening their position must be based on clear rules, transparent trade relations and written contracts that guarantee clear and predictable conditions. Farmers today too often find themselves crushed by high production costs, unfavourable contractual conditions and margins that rarely reflect market value. It has been estimated that for every euro spent by the consumer on processed products, only 6 cents arrive at farms. In other words, the agri-food sector creates value, but does not pay those who produce. Exports grow, production invoices, but agricultural incomes fall and bureaucracy weighs disproportionately. If we want European agriculture to be truly sustainable, competitive and fair, it is essential that farmers are not only suppliers, but an active and respected part in defining the rules of the supply chain. Only in this way can we guarantee decent incomes and an agricultural sector that is not sacrificed, but valued.

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Oct

2025

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Time to complete a fully integrated Single Market: Europe’s key to growth and future prosperity (debate)

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, Commissioner, the real strength of the European Union has always been its single market, the engine of prosperity, innovation and economic freedom. Yet this engine is proceeding at a reduced speed because too much fragmentation, too much bureaucracy and too many overlapping rules confusing and slowing down our businesses, especially small and medium-sized ones. Lack of investment and dependence on foreign technologies make the Union strategically and economically vulnerable, which is why we need a step change, with more harmonisation, more simplification and true digital integration. The new omnibus package goes in the right direction, but there is no need to write new rules, there is a need for real implementation, especially in key sectors such as e-commerce, a great challenge of our time, where the lack of uniform application opens the way to unfair competition. Just as another concrete step could be the introduction of a 28th European regime that allows companies to operate and grow throughout the Union, with a single set of harmonised rules, reducing costs, time and uncertainties. It is clear that only the complete, digital and integrated single market will be able to restart the engine of the economy and have an economy that competes, innovates and grows together.

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Sep

2025

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Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles (debate)

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, every year more than six million vehicles in Europe reach the end of their lives, so it is necessary to set clear requirements on the use of recycled materials in new vehicles. This regulation is a fundamental piece for the automotive industry, which is called to adapt to new production challenges without sacrificing quality and safety and, at the same time, favoring a circular economy model. The objective is clear: Newly produced vehicles must be designed from the outset for reuse, recycling and recovery, so as to reduce the environmental impact throughout their life cycle and combat the illegal sale of stolen or even resold vehicles in the poorest countries. Of course, producers have to bear the costs of end-of-life, but we cannot exclude small and medium-sized enterprises which operate, for example, in the demolition sector and which form the backbone of the sector in some Member States. From this point of view, it becomes essential to clarify the definition of "authorised treatment plant" in order to avoid ambiguities and instead to precisely outline the responsibilities of the different operators, in order to avoid confusion with other treatment operations. Finally, it is necessary to build forms of collaboration between car manufacturers and vehicle demolition plants, a collaboration capable of generating mutual trust and combining environmental objectives with economic sustainability. It is not just a question of competitiveness, it is a strategic choice to strengthen a key sector of the European economy and to give certainty to businesses, workers and citizens.

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Jul

2025

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Product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports (debate)

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, first of all I would like to thank Commissioner McGrath for his presence and for recognising the urgency of tackling the challenges posed by e-commerce and imports from third countries. I take note, from the debate, of the total convergence of all colleagues in recognising that the number of parcels arriving in the Union each year puts customs, market surveillance and consumer protection under pressure, and creates an unfair advantage for those who do not respect our rules. We welcome, as underlined by the Commissioner, the intensification of consumer safety network investigations and the continuous monitoring of large platforms under the DSA and the CPC Regulation. These are indispensable tools to remove dangerous products, but also to counter manipulative practices such as misleading discounts, selling under pressure or the absence of clear information for our consumers. This report, fully in line with the European Secure and Sustainable e-Commerce Package, is a first step towards a more modern, coherent and efficient regulatory framework: promotes the uniform application of the rules, calls for more resources for the competent authorities and demands a level playing field for our companies, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, which are today among the most affected by counterfeiting, digital dumping and unfair competition. I therefore call on all colleagues to strongly support this text and urge the Commission to take forward its recommendations with determination, from the reform of the Customs Code – now more than ever necessary – to the revision of the CPC Regulation, to strengthen controls and sanctions also at European level. Because only by joining forces – Parliament, the Commission, Member States and national authorities – can we build an innovative but also secure, transparent, reliable and, above all, rules-abiding European digital market. Finally, I would like to express my sincere thanks to all my colleagues, from all the political groups, who wanted to contribute with competence, seriousness and spirit to a constructive work that we will be voting on these days and which will be a decisive step towards an even stronger digital market.