What Adam spoke about.

27 Nov

2024

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The increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran

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Madam President, the human rights situation in Iran is increasingly deteriorating. Compulsory hijab laws, backed by harsh penalties, is just one facet of the oppression. In every aspect of life – marriage, divorce, custody and public presence – women face systemic discrimination. The regime weaponises its interpretation of Islamic law to restrict women's autonomy, criminalising their defiance. In …

27 Nov

2024

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Presentation by the President-elect of the Commission of the College of Commissioners and its programme (debate)

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Madam President, today in your speech the word most frequently mentioned was "competitiveness". And very rightly so, because in recent years the European Union, including under your leadership, has dramatically lost this competitiveness to our global rivals. As we read in the report by Mario Draghi, which you also presented, one of the main reasons for this loss of competitiveness is that, I quote…

14 Nov

2024

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Enhancing Europe’s civilian and defence preparedness and readiness (debate)

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Madam President, Mr President, Commissioner, I would like to express my appreciation of President Niinistö's timely report. It rightly emphasises the need for a comprehensive risk assessment that covers a wide spectrum of threats, including cyberattacks, geopolitical conflicts and climate-related disasters. While the EU possesses a wide array of civilian and military tools, we must strive to bette…

23 Oct

2024

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Continued war crimes committed by the Russian Federation, notably killing Ukrainian prisoners of war (debate)

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Mr President, today we talk once more about the cruel war into which Ukraine has been forced by Putin's regime. I would like to reiterate that the Ukrainian population and army are a stark example of courage and determination. As the most recent UN report points out, the Russian insatiable cruelty and disdain for human rights and for the Geneva Convention has been again made obvious to all. Putin'…

22 Oct

2024

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State sponsored terrorism by the Islamic Republic of Iran in light of the recent attacks in Europe (debate)

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Madam President, dear Commissioner, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has long been implicated in activities that destabilise regions and endanger lives. From the brutal crackdown on Iranian protests to transferring arms to Russia and launching ballistic missiles against Israel, the IRGC has constantly shown a disregard for international law and human rights. Their support for extremist groups…

9 Oct

2024

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Presentation of the programme of activities of the Hungarian Presidency (debate)

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Madam President, Prime Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen, The European Union is in such a disastrous condition, I think everyone can see, since even President Macron warns against its death. Our economy is systematically degrading as a result of climate ideology. The Green Deal, the disastrous migration policy and the anti-democratic, treaty-contradictory centralisation pressure are reducing the stan…

8 Oct

2024

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

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Mr President, thank you very much. Mr President, the upcoming elections in Georgia will probably be the most important since the Rose Revolution, as they will decide the direction of the country for the coming years or even decades. Although integration with NATO and the European Union is enshrined in the Georgian constitution, for years we have been observing a worrying and growing trend in the p…

8 Oct

2024

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Strengthening Moldova's resilience against Russian interference ahead of the upcoming presidential elections and a constitutional referendum on EU integration (debate)

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Mr President, Commissioner, on behalf of the ECR Group, I would like to express our unwavering solidarity with the people of the Republic of Moldova. We commend their remarkable efforts in advancing democratic reforms, notably the 2022 electoral code reforms, which have strengthened the framework for the upcoming elections. We must applaud their resilience, especially amid Russia's war against Ukr…

7 Oct

2024

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Facing fake news, populism and disinformation in the EU - the importance of public broadcasting, media pluralism and independent journalism (debate)

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First, the corrigendum: Law and Justice, unfortunately, ruled for only 8 years, not 9 years in Poland. Secondly, what you have said absolutely does not question what I have said before. The current government, against the law, has forcibly taken over public television. For the first time since the dark times of martial law, which was introduced by the communists in 81, the signal of public televis…

7 Oct

2024

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Facing fake news, populism and disinformation in the EU - the importance of public broadcasting, media pluralism and independent journalism (debate)

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Madam President, Madam Commissioner, in view of the dramatic events occurring in my country, please allow me to switch to Polish. Ladies and Gentlemen, we cannot discuss seriously and responsibly the fight against disinformation, populism in the European Union, in a situation where in such a large Member State as Poland we are dealing with a systemic violation of freedom of speech and freedom of t…

17 Sep

2024

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

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Mr President, dear Commissioners, colleagues, first and foremost, on behalf of the ECR Group, I would like to reiterate and emphasise our unwavering support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia, a nation whose path has too often been marked by aggression, oppression and neglect for its own people. Today, I wish to share our group's resolute perspective on the path forward. The European Union, i…

16 Sep

2024

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Order of business

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Madam President, the ECR Group indeed supports the motion for this debate and we agree on the compromise title on this debate. But given the seriousness of the situation and the profound devastation it has caused, not only in my country, Poland, but also in several other countries in Europe, it is imperative that the European Parliament responds promptly and effectively. Therefore, on behalf of my…

11 Mar

2024

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Amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 as regards the digital labelling of EU fertilising products (short presentation)

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Mr President, I would like to thank you. As our world becomes increasingly digital, initiatives such as the introduction of voluntary digital labelling schemes for fertilising products in the European Union, tailored to the needs of different users and packaging modes, are becoming a key element in the transformation of the European market towards innovation. Celem tej zmiany jest uczynienie etyki…

11 Mar

2024

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Liability for defective products (short presentation)

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Mr President, thank you very much. Today, we are facing an important challenge to update the Product Liability Directive in the face of the digital age. The 1985 Directive, which has not changed for more than three decades, has long since stopped keeping pace with the dynamic development of the market, including the emergence of digital products and services. However, the introduction of software …

11 Mar

2024

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Energy performance of buildings (recast) (debate)

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Mr President, thank you very much. This morning, the Polish media published a shocking news. According to the document sent by the current Polish government to Brussels, in the coming years almost one and a half million Polish families will be affected by energy poverty. In other words, one and a half million Polish families will not be able to pay basic energy or gas bills. And today we are discu…

11 Mar

2024

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Substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims (Green Claims Directive) (debate)

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Mr President, thank you very much. In the face of growing environmental awareness, more and more companies declare that their products are eco-friendly or green. However, according to recent studies, more than half of such claims were vague, unfounded or misleading. This is a problem that not only misinforms consumers, but also harms trust in brands that actually engage in sustainability. While th…

26 Feb

2024

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Transparency and targeting of political advertising (debate)

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Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Attempts by foreign actors to interfere in democratic electoral processes in European countries, as we have seen in recent years, have shown numerous systemic weaknesses and have shown the need to strengthen safeguards against unclear funding and external influence. At a time when digital platforms play a key role in the circulation of in…

7 Feb

2024

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The fight against hate speech and disinformation: responsibility of social platforms within the Digital Services Act (topical debate)

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Mr President, thank you very much. Ladies and Gentlemen, We live in an era of extremely rapid development of digital technology, above all the Internet, from which most citizens, and certainly the vast majority of young people, today mainly draw information. This means the big challenges we face, especially disinformation in the online space. I appreciate the dangers. Exactly one year ago, on 9 Fe…

16 Jan

2024

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Empowering consumers for the green transition (debate)

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Mr President, Mr Commissioner, today we discuss a proposal pivotal to empowering consumers in the European Union and the fight against unfair commercial practices. This initiative significantly enhances transparency around product sustainability, guiding consumers toward choices with detailed information on durability and reparability. It balances regulatory measures with market dynamism, fosterin…

12 Dec

2023

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Recognition of professional qualifications: nurses responsible for general care trained in Romania (A9-0381/2023 - Adam Bielan) (vote)

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Madam President, the report we are about to vote on touches upon a key issue for the implementation of one of the fundamental principles of the European Union: the free movement of workers between Member States. Today, this specific freedom remains dependent on the fair and effective recognition of professional qualifications. In response to the challenges faced by Romanian nurses in meeting the r…

12 Dec

2023

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Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (debate)

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Mr President, dear Commissioner, today we address the Critical Raw Materials Act, a vital initiative for Europe’s industry and economic prosperity. Our innovation-led continent has up to now been overly reliant on external sources for materials essential to technologies like chips, electric vehicle batteries or renewable energy systems. I believe this Act will create a new dynamic, reducing our de…

20 Nov

2023

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Common rules promoting the repair of goods

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Madam President, I'm sorry. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Tomorrow we will vote on the directive on the right to repair. This directive is very important for several reasons. First, the new law will ensure that the equipment we buy will be more durable and easier to repair. This means that our washing machines, refrigerators or mobile phones will serve us longer. This is good news for our portfolio…

18 Oct

2023

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Fighting disinformation and dissemination of illegal content in the context of the Digital Services Act and in times of conflict (debate)

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Mr President, dear Commissioners, over the past three decades communication and information technology has rapidly evolved, notably thanks to an increasing digitalisation of European societies, bringing undeniable benefits, but also significant challenges in cybersecurity and disinformation. Disinformation campaigns, often organised by foreign state and non-state actors have been seeking to influe…

5 Oct

2023

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The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+) (debate)

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Madam President, I'm sorry. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. The internet is ubiquitous today. According to statistics, the vast majority of young people use it, but also younger and younger children. This has many benefits, mainly educational benefits, but as shown by the various scandals in the various Member States, it also carries many risks. We are discussing a few days after the revelation in Po…

4 Oct

2023

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Need to complete new trade agreements for sustainable growth, competitiveness and the EU’s strategic autonomy (debate)

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Madam President, dear Commissioner, in the dynamic landscape of today’s global trade, it is imperative for the EU to actively forge new and strategic trade agreements. The push towards future-proofing our economies and detaching them from Russia’s oppressive regime are prime examples of the positive ongoing work. But beyond just economic growth and competitiveness, this is about ensuring our econo…