What Denis spoke about.

18 Jan

2024

IT Speech

EU Action Plan: protecting and restoring marine ecosystems for sustainable and resilient fisheries (debate)

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Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the action plan presented in the PECH Committee in March 2023 by you, Commissioner, clearly and precisely demonstrates that the only objective is to hinder all fishing activities, in the name of an ecological idealism to say the least. I wonder how we can want once again to impose further restrictions on one of the sectors most affected by the recent global cris…

16 Jan

2024

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Empowering consumers for the green transition (debate)

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(IT) Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, in order to defend European consumers, we need a strong Europe capable of competing in the major global markets, into which China, for example, is entering with new models of development. Believing in the potential of each Member State, managing the legislative formula of the green transition with responsibility and common sense, is the first important step…

14 Dec

2023

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Outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (COP28) (debate)

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Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, allow me to reiterate a concept that remains our polar star and that President Meloni made clear at the Dubai conference: The planet and Europe need an ecological transition, not an ideological one. Our idea is that, if we want to be credible towards the environmental imbalance affecting future generations and if we want environmental sustainability that does no…

20 Nov

2023

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Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act) (debate)

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Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, I am addressing this House with the awareness that the positions on environmental policies adopted by Europe are a cause for divergence, but the objective to which we must aim through our political action is to restore a more sustainable planet to the new generations. And it is precisely for this reason that man must be at the centre of an economic strategy t…

16 Oct

2023

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Establishing the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP’) (debate)

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Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, STEP is looking to the future because it will allow Europe to channel funding to technological sectors that are crucial for its leadership and for strengthening the single market. It is a platform that will support the development and production of surplus value in the Union from the perspective of innovative digital technologies and biotechnolo…

3 Oct

2023

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Interim report on the proposal for a mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 (debate)

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Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, revising the MFF means giving a new vision to the political objectives that Europe sets itself in the coming years. In the light of the new context, strongly stressed by the continuous rise in rates and the conflict in Ukraine, we ask the Commission to dare more on three crucial points of the framework, for which courage is needed and the awareness that these…

12 Jun

2023

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Competition policy - annual report 2022 (debate)

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Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, allow me first of all to address, in this important Chamber, a heartfelt thought for the passing of Silvio Berlusconi, President and founder of Forza Italia. His personality has marked the history of our country. A visionary who has been able to interpret the values of freedom as the cornerstone of his professional and political commitment. The Italian and Europ…

9 May

2023

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Revision of the Stability and Growth Pact (debate)

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Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, while acknowledging the effort to overcome the rigidity of the current European financial rules, we must stress that the Commission's choices do not take into account the alteration of a scenario heavily affected by war, inflation and the energy crisis, with the side effects in economic terms that have resulted. Focusing on the green, digital and defence transit…

20 Apr

2023

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Cohesion dimension of EU state aid and de minimis rules (debate)

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Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, compared to the temporary crisis framework adopted by the European Commission on 23 March last year and 9 March 2023 to enable Member States to support the economy in a context of rising inflation, I hope that the easing of State aid will not only benefit some Member States, but will ensure a process of cohesion and convergence that corrects reg…

19 Apr

2023

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Digital euro (debate)

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Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the digital euro project could be a new foundation for Europe's digital economy, which, as the ECB has also pointed out, has absolutely acceptable intentions, such as strengthening the role of the euro and supporting digitalisation. It would also allow consumers a quick way to make payments. However, I would like to raise issues that concern first …

14 Mar

2023

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European Semester for economic policy coordination 2023 - European Semester for economic policy coordination: Employment and social priorities for 2023 (debate)

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Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the economic and political choices we make in the coming months will be decisive for future generations. In order to boost European competitiveness, the way forward is not that of raising interest rates, which has already had a negative impact on consumers, households and businesses, but a sound industrial and trade policy must be put in place. …

15 Feb

2023

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European Central Bank - annual report 2022 (debate)

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Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, Commissioner, Madam President Lagarde, as you say, confidence is a driving force behind the economy, but the upward trend in interest rates risks disrupting confidence, which is the very engine of the economy. The ECB's interest rate hike in March and the one it announced for March are cause for concern. The slight European economic recovery, in the uncertain…

17 Jan

2023

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Consumer protection in online video games: a European Single Market approach (debate)

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Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, for the online video game sector, there is no doubt that there is a need for an approach at the level of the European single market, because in the large audience of consumers a large area is covered by minors. Therefore, a resolution that goes in the direction of strengthening user protection is an important step in building a safe online environm…

14 Dec

2022

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Tackle the cost of living crisis: increase pay, tax profits, stop speculation (topical debate)

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Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the pandemic crisis before and the consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict after have generated an inflationary spiral with double-digit rates, which has not been seen for some time now on our continent. It is time for rapid and urgent solutions, which give answers and support to consumers, families and businesses, starting from the fight…

12 Dec

2022

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A long-term vision for the EU's rural areas (debate)

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Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, I believe it is essential that the European Union and the Member States put targeted measures at the heart of their policies, through the involvement of local authorities, to enhance the territories of rural areas. Demographic crisis, depopulation, lack of digital infrastructure and services are some of the challenges they face, but at the same time these ter…

23 Nov

2022

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Human rights situation in Egypt (debate)

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Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, Egypt is a friendly country and a strategic partner with which we have shared objectives to build a future of stability, peace and prosperity in the Mediterranean. It will be crucial to strengthen our cooperation on trade policies, energy security, countering illegal immigration and human trafficking, as well as terrorism and radicalisation. Howeve…