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Oct

2024

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The democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia (debate)

Well, very simply, I didn't hear any question, so thank you.

8

Oct

2024

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The democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia (debate)

Mr President, dear colleagues, what we are witnessing in Georgia is nothing short of a deliberate attempt at dismantling democracy. The so-called transparency of the foreign influence law, along with the recent legislative changes, are not just misguided, they are dangerous. These laws have sent a chilling signal not only to the Georgian people, but also to the international community. Laws modell…

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Oct

2024

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Escalation of violence in the Middle East and the situation in Lebanon (debate)

Madam President, dear colleagues, the escalation of violence in the Middle East has reached a dangerous tipping point. Hamas terrorists massacred more than 1 200 innocent civilians in cold blood just a year ago. And now, as the conflict spreads to Lebanon, we see Hezbollah, another Iranian proxy, seizing the moment to destabilise the region further. Let's not mince words. Israel's fighting for its…

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Sep

2024

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The Hungarian “National Card” scheme and its consequences for Schengen and the area of freedom, security and justice (debate)

Madam President, Hungary's decisions to simplify travel for Russian and Belarusian nationals is not just a breach of trust. It is a direct challenge to the security of the European Union. The integrity of the Schengen Area itself may be jeopardised by Orban's unilateral measures at a time when the EU is united in response to Russia's war in Ukraine. By opening the door to individuals from hostile …

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Sep

2024

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Continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States (debate)

Well, it's very simple to define who is Russianist or who is Putinist. It's just to answer a very simple question. Who owns Crimea?

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Sep

2024

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Continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States (debate)

Mr President, we call for the prosecution of war criminals like Putin, Shoigu, Gerasimov, yet some among us suggest peace talks with these very criminals. How did we lose our moral compass? We have a strategic compass, but morally we are paralysed. While Ukraine fights for its survival, we talk of negotiations with those responsible for bombing schools, hospitals and civilians. Just look at the fa…

16

Sep

2024

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Persistent problems of anti-Semitism in Europe and of other forms of hate speech and hate crimes (debate)

Mr President, I will not dwell on what Madame Commissioner already mentioned: the staggering numbers of rising anti-Semitism in Europe. Obviously, Europe's Jewish communities should not have to hide their identity out of fear. And obviously, what we see right now in the 21st century is that the ghosts of the 20th century are haunting us here in Europe. There are thousands, if not in hundreds of th…

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Sep

2024

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Outcome of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture (debate)

I would like to pose a question based also on international trade and agriculture. Obviously it's an ambition, it's a strategy that is with the industry altogether, with the sector. How do you see the relationships being exercised by EU with the UK – with the new Labour government, as well – when it comes to food in particular? The last point I wanted to ask is how to overcome the biggest stumblin…

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Jul

2024

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The need for the EU's continuous support for Ukraine (debate)

Madam President, dear colleagues, there are more than half of us that are newly elected to this Parliament, and it is very important today to vote for this statement, and I thank the authors of this statement. I will say why. Because the Kremlin is closely watching how each and every one of us is going to vote today. First of all, we cannot hesitate because hesitation is something that provokes au…