What Vladimir spoke about.

7

Jul

2026

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2025 Commission report on Serbia (debate)

Mr President, honourable! The European Parliament is not the enemy of the Serbian people. Nor is the European Parliament an obstacle for Serbia on its way to the European Union. However, the European Parliament is a staunch supporter of democracy and of all those who fight for it. Freedom of the media, freedom of expression, the rule of law, respect for dissidents and the fight against corruption …

6

Jul

2026

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Order of business

Madam President, I would like to make a point of order based on Rule 202 in the Rules of Procedure regarding the unacceptable arrest of Turkish artist Deniz Göktaş this weekend upon his return to Istanbul. This detention, triggered merely by political satire, is a clear manifestation of a much wider systematic crisis in Türkiye. It is a sign of the growing authoritarianism crushing free speech in …

16

Jun

2026

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An EU future for the Western Balkans (joint debate)

Dear President, Honourable Colleagues, Commissioner. It has been 23 years since the Thessaloniki promise and 13 years since the last enlargement of the European Union. This year, however, we are finally seeing the preparation of the first accession treaty for membership of the European Union again. Montenegro has a historic opportunity to break the longest period without enlargement of the Europea…

16

Jun

2026

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2025 Commission report on Türkiye (debate)

Thank you very much, I only have a small question. Today, we all agree that Türkiye is not on the right way. However, there is a very important part of Turkish society that is really inclined to European values and they try to do something about it. What is your standpoint and opinion? What can we do more for these people to bring closer the whole society to our values?…

16

Jun

2026

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2025 Commission report on Türkiye (debate)

Madam President, honourable Commissioner, colleagues. Last week I returned from Turkey, where I attended the hearing of Mayor Imamglu in the infamous Silivri prison. The state of Atatürk has become a country of political processes from the darkest times of European history. Journalists, mayors, academics and human rights defenders are behind bars or at risk of fictitious political processes. The c…

20

May

2026

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High time to deliver on the Single Market, providing certainty and predictability for EU businesses and quality jobs (continuation of debate)

Dear colleagues and colleagues! Today I'm going to talk about trust. The European Union has less and less of this every year. Why? The answer is simple. The promises it makes are not true and do not do what is necessary for citizens. The Single Market is such an example. Despite years of promise, European companies face 27 different laws, endless bureaucracy and delays every day. Delays that stop …

28

Apr

2026

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

Mr. President! The European Commission's report on the rule of law is clear. Slovenia has taken some steps, but the rule of law in Slovenia still has a lot of room for improvement. Serious progress is lacking in the fight against corruption and media autonomy. That is why we should not turn a blind eye to the political reality that is being drawn these days. Slovenia has already experienced a peri…

11

Feb

2026

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Targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and foreign Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts

Mr. President! Under the leadership of the ACP and President Erdogan, democracy in Turkey is gradually being degraded. Courts no longer protect rights, they protect the regime. Journalism is criminalized. A different opinion is treated as a betrayal. The rule of law was replaced by the rule of law. This authoritarianism does not stop only at the Turkish borders. In Syria, Turkey is responsible for…

10

Feb

2026

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Extreme weather events in particular in Portugal, southern Italy, Malta and Greece: European response in strengthening readiness, preparedness and solidarity mechanisms (debate)

21

Jan

2026

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Preparations for the EU-India summit (debate)

Madam President! At a time of geopolitical crisis, Europe is clearly and finally expressing its desire for new alliances. In this context, India is extremely important. As has been said, this is a democracy with a population of 1400 million and is a growing economic power. Together, the European Union and India already account for almost a quarter of the world’s population and almost a fifth of th…

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Dec

2025

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30th anniversary of the signing of the Dayton-Paris Peace Agreement (debate)

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Nov

2025

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EU strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities post-2024 (debate)

21

Oct

2025

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Polarisation and increased repression in Serbia, one year after the Novi Sad tragedy (debate)

Madam President! Dear Commissioner. Corruption kills. And nowhere is this more obvious than in Novi Sad. 16 innocent people died because someone simply stole money for their safety. This is not negligence. It's a corruption homicide. Today, the streets of Serbia are loudly calling for change. The biggest student protests in the history of this country demand only one thing - justice. This can only…

21

Oct

2025

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Institutional consequences of the EU enlargement negotiations (debate)

Mr. President! If we are serious about the next enlargement, we must allow our partners to participate actively in this process. As national legislators, they must take responsibility for the implementation of the European acquis in the candidate countries. This means that, already today in this House, we must give our colleagues from the Western Balkans observer status. Even with small steps, it …

7

Oct

2025

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New Strategic EU-India Agenda (debate)

Dear Colleagues, Dear Colleagues! The new strategic agenda between the European Union and India is a vision of a partnership that will determine Europe's role in the Indo-Pacific region. India is the largest democracy and the fastest growing large economy in the world. Europe cannot afford to just watch from the sidelines. We need India in terms of trade, security and energy. However, time is cruc…

11

Sep

2025

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A new vision for the European Universities alliances (debate)

Mr President. Dear Sir/Madam, The future of European Universities and the Union lies in knowledge and cooperation, and European Universities networks are a cross-section of both. They are a space for the exchange of knowledge and the development of pedagogical practices, research and the strengthening of scientific cooperation. The results of this cooperation are innovations that make the European…

9

Sep

2025

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Wave of violence and continuous use of force against protesters in Serbia (debate)

Madam President, honourable. Serbia is desperate for help. Instead of progress, its citizens face repression, media control and violence against those who dare to oppose. Students and the democratic opposition bravely insist on the streets, demanding freedom, truth and responsibility. And they need to know something. Europe can hear you! We cannot accept Serbia, where hooligans attack peaceful pro…

9

Sep

2025

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Cohesion policy (joint debate)

Madam President, honourable. Let me conclude by thanking everyone - the shadow rapporteurs, colleagues from the committee, the secretariat and, above all, the many partners from the regions, civil society, who contributed ideas and amendments. It was really a joint effort and we did a lot of work together. But today is only the beginning, because there are at least two more battles ahead of us. Th…

9

Sep

2025

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Cohesion policy (joint debate)

Dear President, Commissioner, dear colleagues. Let me start with a simple question. Will we finally bury cohesion? If so, then the European Union as a whole is at stake. Today we are discussing not only a technical report, but the future of European solidarity. My report on the simplification of cohesion funds comes at a time when the European Union is preparing for the next multiannual financial …

10

Jul

2025

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European Citizens' Initiative 'Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures' (debate)

Madam President! This initiative aims to protect regional identities. Today, however, we have a much more important issue ahead of us. Commission President von der Leyen plans to significantly cut funds for the regions. Cohesion policy is one of the greatest success stories of the European Union, reducing inequalities and promoting economic integration. How can we talk about a Europe of solidarity…

19

Jun

2025

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Institutional and political implications of the EU enlargement process and global challenges (debate)

Mr President, if we are honest and serious about the enlargement of the European Union, then we also need to talk about reforms within the European Union. A successful enlargement is not possible without changes in the functioning and institutions of the European Union. Firstly, there is an urgent need to grant observer status to our fellow Members of the Western Balkans in this House already toda…

17

Jun

2025

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2023 and 2024 reports on Montenegro (debate)

Mr President, honourable Commissioner, esteemed colleagues. Montenegro has taken some impressive steps towards the European Union in recent years since the dismantling of the DPS-led regime. Nevertheless, Montenegro still faces two key challenges, polarisation and corruption. We have mixed feelings about the announced deals with the United Arab Emirates in Ulcinj, as we are talking about the award…

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May

2025

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Choose Europe for Science (debate)

Madam President-in-Office! Dear colleagues and colleagues! As a first-hand professor, I know the transformation to the power of science, which must be free, open to participation and have intellectual dignity. At a time when academic freedoms are under threat in the United States and elsewhere, where facts are politicised and academics silenced, Europe must lead by example. We must be hopeful for …

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May

2025

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2023 and 2024 reports on Serbia (debate)

Mr President. Since the first of November last year, Serbia is no longer the same country. Serbian students carry a flame that not only illuminated the streets of Belgrade, but also awakened the spirit of democracy across Europe and reminded us of what standing up for justice and the future means. Hope exists in the streets, in the classrooms, in the courage of students who insist and demand justi…

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May

2025

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2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye (debate)

Mr President. 50 days have passed since Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamglu was detained. It has been seven and a half years since Osman Kavala, a human rights defender and philanthropist, was imprisoned. 1,200 journalists are behind bars. This is Erdogan's Turkey. We need to make it clear: President Erdogan’s relentless crackdown on the opposition, independent media and the judiciary is not only an inte…