What Fabienne spoke about.

—

FR Written Statement

Breaches of EU law and of the rights of LGBTIQ citizens in Hungary as a result of the adopted legal changes in the Hungarian Parliament - The outcome of 22 June hearings under Article 7(1) of the TEU regarding Poland and Hungary (continuation of debate)

The overwhelming majority of European heads of state were outraged by the anti-LGBTIQ law introduced by Viktor Orbán in Hungary. Rightly so. This law goes against the well-being of children by censoring content on homosexuality or LGBTIQ rights. I welcome the reaction of most Heads of State and Government, but that should not end there. I call on the Council to trigger Article 7 against this illib…

7 Jul

2026

FR Speech

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

Watch

Mr President – dear Roberts Zīle –, Madam Vice-President – dear Henna Virkkunen – the recent blockages of access to the most advanced artificial intelligence models have been a wake-up call for Europe. Within hours, we discovered how much our security, our administrations, our businesses depend on technologies that we don't control. The European Cybersecurity Action Plan, which we are delighted to…

18 Jun

2026

EN Speech

Composition of Parliament

Watch

Madam President, there was misbehaviour because there was a lot of drinking and the corresponding behaviour.

18 Jun

2026

EN Speech

Composition of Parliament

Watch

The misbehaviour was explained in the French word 'beuveries'. They drank a lot, a lot, a lot and had ...

18 Jun

2026

FR Speech

Composition of Parliament

Watch

18 Jun

2026

FR Speech

Composition of Parliament

Watch

16 Jun

2026

FR Speech

Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation) (debate)

Watch

19 May

2026

FR Speech

EU cybersecurity and preparedness in view of advanced AI systems (debate)

Watch

Madam President, Commissioner Virkkunen, Minister, ladies and gentlemen, I welcome this debate on cybersecurity and the European Union’s preparedness for advanced artificial intelligence systems, a crucial issue for our security and sovereignty. AI is both a great opportunity and a major challenge when it comes to cybersecurity. If we want to protect our infrastructure, our institutions and our ci…

28 Apr

2026

FR Speech

The Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law report (debate)

Watch

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the rule of law is not a gadget. Respect for fundamental democratic principles is the thread that unites all European countries. This is the basis, ladies and gentlemen, of our common project, it is the assurance of the democratic power of Europe. Today, the rule of law is a fragile achievement. This is reflected in your annual report, Commissioner…

28 Apr

2026

FR Speech

Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025 (debate)

Watch

Mr President, Commissioner McGrath, ladies and gentlemen, Madam rapporteur, the European Convention on Human Rights was conceived and drafted here in Strasbourg. At the end of the Second World War, the ambition of the European countries is clear: Establish safeguards to prevent the repetition of the monstrous violations of fundamental rights observed during the conflict. It is on this ambition tha…

28 Apr

2026

FR Speech

Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034 (debate)

Watch

Mr President, Commissioner, dear Piotr Serafin, ladies and gentlemen, we take a strong, responsible, ambitious and realistic position in this report. Our citizens are asking Europe to do more, not less. There is not a single area that requires less EU funding. That is why we need to invest: for our strategic autonomy in key sectors, to support industries, youth, research, health, culture and the e…

25 Mar

2026

FR Speech

European Citizens’ Initiative 'Ban on conversion practices in the European Union' (debate)

Watch

Madam President, dear Sabine Verheyen, Commissioner, dear Hadja Lahbib, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to begin by pointing out that I have a problem with the French translation, the term 'therapy' for conversion. These practices are not therapies at all. As you yourself have said, Commissioner, therapy is treatment. But here, there is nothing to look after. "Sexual orientati…

10 Feb

2026

FR Speech

One round of political group speakers for the Ciriani and Düpont reports

Watch

21 Jan

2026

FR Speech

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

Watch

Dear President Martin Hojsík, Commissioner Henna Virkkunen, ladies and gentlemen, yes, we have a solution to take back control of migration. It exists, it is European: it is the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum swiftly and without delay – and I thank you, Commissioner, for clearly supporting it, and bearing all your burdens, for its real implementation. But this pact cannot be ef…

20 Jan

2026

FR Speech

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency (continuation of debate)

Watch

Madam President, Mr President, dear Nikos Christodoulides, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the Asylum Migration Pact is due to enter into force in June 2026. This pact will allow for accelerated border procedures, rapid registration of asylum applications, harmonised decisions between Member States and effective returns for people who are not expected to remain in Europe. I am pleased, Mr Pres…

17 Dec

2025

FR Speech

Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept (vote)

Watch

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of my group, Renew Europe, I am firmly opposed to the text on safe third countries. Let's be clear: this text does not aim to improve our asylum system; we will return people to countries with which they have no connection, without examining their asylum application. We are escaping our responsibilities and relocating our values. The right to asylum…

12 Nov

2025

FR Speech

The new 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework: architecture and governance (debate)

Watch

Mr President – dear Martin Hojsík –, Commissioner – dear Piotr Serafin –, Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank the Commission for its reply. We are four groups - EPP, S&D, Greens and Renew - that have written to him and we take note of his constructive proposals on several points, such as the role of the regions, the changes on the CAP, the role of Parliament, as my colleag…

12 Nov

2025

FR Speech

The first European Annual Asylum and Migration report and the setting up of the Annual Solidarity Pool (debate)

Watch

Madam President, Commissioner, dear Magnus Brunner, Madam President, dear Marie Bjerre, ladies and gentlemen, I welcome yesterday's publication of the first annual report on the situation of asylum and migration in Europe, which will be over the past month. This is an important step in the concrete implementation of the New Pact on Migration and Asylum. I share the analyses presented, and together…

21 Oct

2025

FR Speech

Changing security landscape and the role of police at the heart of the EU’s internal security strategy (debate)

Watch

Mr President, Commissioner, dear Magnus Brunner, ladies and gentlemen, Europe is facing a profound transformation in its security environment. I think we all say it here, the threats are multiplying, strengthening: terrorism, organised crime, hybrid threats, foreign interference. Protecting our citizens is a European priority. We need to strengthen police and judicial cooperation at EU level. This…

20 Oct

2025

FR Speech

Order of business

Watch

Madam President, I refer to Rule 202 of the Rules of Procedure on agenda items. Five years ago, Professor Samuel Paty was murdered for teaching free speech. Two years ago, Professor Dominique Bernard was killed in turn, a victim of terrorism. These two teachers embody what Europe stands for. Their memory forces us. In a context where hate speech and obscurantism are on the rise, it is up to us to …

10 Sep

2025

FR Speech

After 10 years, time to end mass migration now - protect our women and children (topical debate)

Watch

Madam President, Commissioner Kubilius, Minister for European Affairs, dear Marie Bjerre, ladies and gentlemen, I repeat what I said on Monday in my reminder to the Rules of Procedure: This debate put on the agenda by the extreme right is a false debate, which exploits fears and manipulates figures. Let's discuss the facts. Contrary to the extreme right's obsessions, irregular entry into the Union…

8 Sep

2025

FR Speech

Announcement by the President

Watch

Madam President, I shall speak in line with what President Iratxe García Pérez has just said. It is a reminder to the Rules of Procedure on Rules 163, 164 and 169(3), on precisely this topical debate requested by the PfE Group. Let's discuss the facts. Contrary to what is repeated by the far right, irregular entries into the European Union have fallen by 38% in one year. On the other hand, combini…

9 Jul

2025

FR Speech

Lessons from Budapest Pride: the urgent need for an EU wide anti-discrimination law and defending fundamental rights against right-wing attacks (topical debate)

Watch

Madam President – dear Sabine Verheyen –, Madam Minister for European Affairs – dear Marie Bjerre –, Commissioner McGrath, ladies and gentlemen, a few months ago I was speaking in this Chamber to call on you to join us at the Budapest Pride. The mayor had the courage to take responsibility, despite the threats. I would like to greet the Hungarian people, who have come in large numbers – and we can…

9 Jul

2025

FR Speech

The EU’s post-2027 long-term budget: Parliament’s expectations ahead of the Commission’s proposal (debate)

Watch

Madam President, Commissioner Piotr Serafin, Minister for European Affairs – dear Marie Bjerre –, ladies and gentlemen, the European Commission – you, Commissioner – will present its proposal on 16 July. What Parliament is asking for, what my group, Renew Europe, expects from this text is very simple: an ambitious and truly European budget. It is unthinkable that this next Multiannual Financial Fr…

18 Jun

2025

FR Speech

Freedom of assembly in Hungary and the need for the Commission to act (debate)

Watch

Madam President, Commissioner McGrath, ladies and gentlemen, for several months we have been debating the events taking place in Hungary at every plenary session: a new action by the government of Viktor Orban, a new attack on the values of the Union, new restrictions on the fundamental rights of Hungarian citizens. Let me repeat this, as in every one of my speeches: Hungary has been under the Art…