What Sebastian spoke about.

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FI Written Statement

Crackdown on peaceful pro-European demonstrators in Georgia (debate)

The EU has failed in a sad way with regard to Georgia. Now the people are on the streets because of election irregularities. The EU was unfaithful to its own principles and, in its mere greed for enlargement, did not act sufficiently, did not sting hard, and allowed situations to escalate to this point. Instead of addressing the erosion of democracy in a timely manner, the EU has behaved gently wi…

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EN Written Statement

Outcome of COP 29 and challenges for international climate policy (debate)

USD 300 billion each year by 2035. That’s how much money will be ripped off from European and other developed countries as a result of the climate conference. For what? For funding climate work in Africa, for instance. Europe accounts for only eight per cent of global emissions. However, we are told to pay up, while China and India only keep polluting more and more. Once again, we have been fooled…

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2026

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Feasibility of a 28th tax regime and its potential to support EU competitiveness (debate)

Mr President, this house cannot get over its green frenzy. When it comes to simplifying the taxation of cross-border business, attempts are being made to pull the red-green party programme entries from the same door. In connection with this simpler tax system, the position of the European Parliament is as follows: green innovation should be able to benefit from temporary additional deductions or t…

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2026

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Evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy and follow-up (debate)

Mr President, the green principle of protection for cormorants and white-breasted geese has taken on enormously damaging proportions. Imagine a fisherman living in an archipelago who, early in the morning, pulls the nets out of the water only to find that there is no prey. Cormorant stocks have exploded in the hands and are pecking at fish stocks and the profitability of the entire industry. In ag…

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Jul

2026

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Joint communication on humanitarian aid (JOIN(2026)0025) (debate)

Mr President, a government's first moral contract is to its own citizens. Making its own citizens' lives better, safer and more prosperous comes before everything else. It doesn't mean we can't do things like give humanitarian aid; of course we can, and we should. But pouring inefficient development aid around the world is another question. European aid should serve European interests. We are not …

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Jul

2026

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Defending European democracy and the integrity of the European Parliament in light of revelations that an MEP was subject to surveillance by illegal spyware (debate)

Madam President, an MEP was allegedly spied on. There is a serious suspicion and must be investigated and responded to accordingly. But let us not forget the bigger picture when it comes to illegal surveillance. Recently, French counterintelligence dismantled nine secret Chinese police stations on French soil. These secret networks were used by Beijing to monitor the Chinese diaspora and track dow…

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Jul

2026

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The abduction, forced conversion and child marriage of Maria Shahbaz and the protection of girls in Pakistan

Madam President, the case of Maria Shahbaz is a warning for all of us about Islamisation. At just 13 years old, this Christian girl was abducted by a 30‑year‑old Muslim man, forcibly converted to Islam and married against her will. The Pakistani court denied Maria justice. It upheld the marriage, neglecting evidence of abduction, her underage status and her parents' desperate pleas. Hundreds and h…

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Jul

2026

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Ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably the Kawel village massacre

Madam President, we must start talking about one thing: Christianophobia. I know it is not as trending as defending Islam in this Chamber, but for once, could we pay attention to what is happening to Christians in Nigeria? In rural villages, believers have been attacked, displaced and killed by armed extremist actors like Boko Haram and other jihadist militias. It is no coincidence that the persec…

8

Jul

2026

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The threat of war crimes, the escalating violations of international humanitarian law and the human rights situation in El-Obeid, Sudan

Mr President, Islam is not a religion of peace. I know that might be hard for some people to hear, but the evidence is overwhelming. Some will angrily say that not all Muslims are violent. I would agree. However, Islam is the vehicle that has caused terror and suffering across the globe. Let me give you an example. Besides the devastating civil war, Sudan, for example, has suffered from jihadist t…

8

Jul

2026

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Harnessing the potential of a competitive and sustainable EU Bioeconomy Strategy for EU strategic autonomy (debate)

Mr President, there is something in the leftist logic that I simply cannot understand. You claim to want a cleaner and more autonomous Europe, yet your actions contradict your words. In the energy sector, you push electrification while undermining Europe's nuclear industry. You want batteries instead of petrol, but you oppose mines for the critical raw materials that batteries require. The same co…

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Jul

2026

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Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda: EU solidarity and preparedness in global health (debate)

Madam President, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is deeply worrying. While we cannot control when these outbreaks happen, we can – and must – control how we respond. Targeted emergency funding is appropriate. At the same time, there is an endless number of crises in the world. Aid can provide temporary help, but ultimately, true safety cannot be outsourced. It…

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Jul

2026

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Narco-trafficking in Europe’s waters: protecting our borders and supporting our law enforcement officers (debate)

Madam President, let us be brutally blunt: Europe is losing control of its security. Open‑border policies fuel chaos, turning narco‑trafficking into a real threat for all of us. The core issue is a catastrophic failure of integration. Multigenerational migrant neighbourhoods are forming parallel societies that reject European values. In Sweden, second generation migrants dominate gangs behind reco…

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Jul

2026

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The EU’s role in the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and the accountability of Israel under international law (topical debate)

Mr President, dear leftists, when you talk about accountability, perhaps you should first look at yourselves. For years, you have been very consistent in your support for terrorist-led regime, demanding impossible standards of proof from Israel while accepting Hamas propaganda without any scepticism. Let me be absolutely clear: Europe must never spend a single euro rebuilding what Hamas will simpl…

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Jul

2026

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EU’s response and preparedness to protect people against recurring heatwaves and upcoming wildfires (debate)

Mr President, follow the EU news: Brussels and the rest of Europe were hit by heatwaves and air conditioning was partially shut down in the Commission building. Sweat in the hat is now required for EU heat strategies and EU-level responses. But what do Finland's heat day and Spain's heat wave above 40 degrees have in common? Not much, and that is why the solutions have to be different. Rescue serv…

7

Jul

2026

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

Mr President, I would like to bring up some statistics on artificial intelligence. In Finland, the share of companies using artificial intelligence has risen to almost 38 per cent. This is almost twice the EU average. But what is wrong with the development of artificial intelligence in Europe? The numbers provide an answer. At EU level, the percentage of large companies using AI reaches up to 55%.…

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Jul

2026

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EU-Mexico (joint debate)

Madam President, I support free trade with democratic partners. Strengthening our relationship with Mexico makes strategic sense, especially when it comes to critical raw materials and reducing our dependence on China. But this Parliament's report on the EU‑Mexico agreement is such a disgrace to read. While Mexico struggles with cartel violence, corruption, organised crime and border security, thi…

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2026

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

Mr President, the European bubble is living in a completely different reality from that in which ordinary Europeans live. Ireland is the new EU Presidency and this Presidency's agenda is a perfect example of this illusion of reality. When Europeans ask decision-makers for simple things like security, affordable energy and housing, and secure external borders, what do they get? Value declarations, …

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Jun

2026

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Political prisoners in Nicaragua – the cases of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora del Socorro Martínez Aburto and Brooklyn Rivera

Madam President, when we think of authoritarian regimes, very rarely is Nicaragua the subject of conversation. Yet it is no less brutal than other dictatorships. In Nicaragua, political opponents disappear into prisons for disagreeing with the government. Carlos Brenes was detained in 2018 for civic protest participation. He was tortured. Brenes, together with Salvadora Martínez, were detained aga…

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Jun

2026

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The resilience of the European transport sector and the need to ensure the supply of essential goods amid ongoing geopolitical instability (debate)

Mr President, the European rubber-wheeled transport sector is like the blood circulation of our economy. If the veins are blocked, the whole body suffers. Do you know how those veins have been blocked in Finland? Let me tell you. Due to EU-level emission criteria, AdBLue urea solution needs to be added to the diesel fleet. On paper, emissions go down, but then there's a big problem: This works in …

17

Jun

2026

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Electrification Action Plan (debate)

Mr President, the EU is developing yet another plan for electrification. Why is it? This is to achieve the EU's climate goals. But now internalize: European homes, hospitals and factories cannot rely on weather forecasts other than kite pilots. Even the green prayers will not save us if we are wind-dependent and come in a calm period. European everyday life and industry must act like a train toile…

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Jun

2026

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Preparation of the European Council (joint debate)

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Jun

2026

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2025 Commission report on Türkiye (debate)

Mr President, how can we seriously discuss EU membership with Turkey, which ranks 159th out of 180 nations in the World Press Freedom Index, and is a country where political opponents and journalists face imprisonment? As my colleague Geadis Geadi always here reminds us: Turkey is a country that has, for more than 50 years, continued its illegal occupation of his home country Cyprus – an EU Member…

16

Jun

2026

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Question Time (Commission) - State of play on the European Commission’s pledge to reduce the reporting burden, in particular for SMEs

Thank you for your reply. But that's the main question you didn't answer. So I ask you, do you believe that with this current line of simplification, this dreadful figure of 71% will fall to an acceptable level? If your answer is that you do not believe that these measures will bring this down, does the Commission intend to accelerate its pace and introduce new omnibuses?…

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Jun

2026

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Question Time (Commission) - State of play on the European Commission’s pledge to reduce the reporting burden, in particular for SMEs

The EU has created a problem in Europe that cannot be solved by polishing corners. The European Commission is talking about regulatory simplification, but this continent would need regulatory clearance. Let's listen to what companies say. European small and medium-sized enterprises of all sizes identified regulatory barriers or administrative burdens as the main challenge. For European start-ups, …

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Jun

2026

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Russia’s unacceptable provocative actions and drone incursions into Romania, the Baltic states and Finland (debate)

Mr President, Russia is testing us. It is testing our borders, our patience and, above all, our political will to react. Every drone crossing into European airspace is designed to answer one question: how will Europe react? Will it hesitate like it has with supplying arms to Ukraine? The countries of Europe's eastern frontier understand that there is no room for hesitation when it comes to confron…