What Salvatore spoke about.

16 Sep

2026

IT Speech

The impact of the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) on SMEs, its administrative burden and challenges for the European Single Market (debate)

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(IT) Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the application of the Packaging Regulation presents objective problems for the wholesale fruit and vegetable sector. Firstly, although these companies purchase packaging designed, manufactured and certified by specialised industries, they are still qualified as manufacturers and must therefore produce their own certification of conformity simply because th…

15 Sep

2026

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Defence (joint debate)

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Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, the omnibus on defence is an important step in making Europe more autonomous, more ready, more competitive and able to respond promptly to the threats of an increasingly complex political situation. Simplifying procedures, making procurement more efficient and joint means accelerating the construction of the infrastructure necessary to meet our security needs…

15 Sep

2026

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Hybrid attacks against the EU Member States (joint debate)

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Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, what happened tonight in the Lithuanian skies, where NATO fighters shot down yet another suspicious drone, reminds us that security is not an abstract concept but concerns our homes, our businesses, the energy we use, transport. Drones, sabotage, cyberattacks, misinformation, attacks on our infrastructure show that threats are already around us and we cannot wai…

7 Jul

2026

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Presentation of the Action Plan on Cybersecurity and AI (debate)

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Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the European Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence is a strategic choice to strengthen the security, competitiveness and resilience of the Union. Protecting networks, critical infrastructure and our data means protecting our businesses and ensuring the continuity of essential services for citizens. Artificial intelligence is a de…

20 May

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)

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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 b…

19 May

2026

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Presentation of the Fertilisers Action Plan (debate)

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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 Eu…

28 Apr

2026

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Enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (debate)

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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 innovati…

10 Mar

2026

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

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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 …

10 Mar

2026

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

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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 i…

9 Mar

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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9 Mar

2026

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

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12 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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10 Feb

2026

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

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9 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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22 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)

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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, prote…

21 Jan

2026

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

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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 high…

20 Jan

2026

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

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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 …

16 Dec

2025

IT Question

EU Defence Readiness (joint debate)

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26 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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25 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)

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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 p…

22 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)

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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 …

21 Oct

2025

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

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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 g…

21 Oct

2025

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Institutional consequences of the EU enlargement negotiations (debate)

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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 interest…

20 Oct

2025

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

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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 consid…

8 Oct

2025

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

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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 …