What Vladimir spoke about.

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Apr

2025

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Dramatic situation in Gaza and the need for an immediate return to the full implementation of the ceasefire and hostage release agreement (debate)

Madam President! How long will we watch peacefully the genocide that is taking place in Gaza? How long will Europe, proud of its named values, remain silent as we massacre men, women and children? Just yesterday, fifteen international health workers were killed, people who dedicated their lives to saving others. They weren't warriors. These were nurses, doctors and humanitarian workers who were in…

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Apr

2025

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Crackdown on democracy in Türkiye and the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu (debate)

Madam President! Turkey is at a crucial moment. Hundreds of thousands of people across the country have stood up for Ekrem Imamglu's right to run for President of Turkey. But this story is not a Turkish problem, it is primarily ours. To fight for the freedom that unites us as Europeans, the history of Europe is not just an abstract concept. It is a free choice that shapes our societies and lives. …

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Mar

2025

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100 days of the new Commission – Delivering on defence, competitiveness, simplification and migration as our priorities (topical debate)

Mr. President! Dear Sir/Madam, The real danger to the future of the European Union lies within it. Individual regions are several times more developed than others, and there is a growing belief in first- and second-class Europeans. The principle of reciprocity, where those with more help those with less, is embedded in cohesion policy. Therefore, thinking of devoting these funds to defence instead…

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Feb

2025

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Recent dismissals and arrests of mayors in Türkiye

Mr. President! Dear Sir/Madam, Turkey is a strategically important partner for Europe, but this partnership must be based on common values: democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Instead, the Turkish government ousted democratically elected mayors from the opposition or the Kurdish minority. Let me be clear: The fight against terrorism is a legitimate and urgent task for any government, but …

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Feb

2025

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Political crisis in Serbia (debate)

Madam President! Dear Ladies and Gentlemen! The European Union is founded on democracy, the rule of law and human rights. And for these, today, young people in Serbia are fighting bravely and dignifiedly. They took to the streets to draw attention to systemic corruption and the denial of accountability of the authorities. Their voice is clear: They want a country that respects European values. The…

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Dec

2024

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Preparation of the EU-Western Balkans Summit (debate)

Madam President. On November 1st this year, a terrible tragedy occurred in Novi Sad with the demolition of a concrete canopy at the railway station, where 15 people lost their lives. This event provoked mass protests across Serbia. Students, professors, citizens and journalists stand up to seek justice and hold those responsible to account. Following mass arrests of activists, Amnesty Internationa…

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Dec

2024

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Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

OK, I will say it in English. It was an accident that happened in Serbia on 1 November this year, at 11:52. Fifteen people died. Two more were heavily injured. In the meantime, there were mass protests running over the country. Instead of listening to what is happening in the streets, the authorities employed Pegasus and other software to hear what are the protesters talking about. So this is clea…

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Dec

2024

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Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

Madam President, I will speak in Serbian language. (The speaker spoke a non-official language)

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Nov

2024

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Foreign interference and espionage by third country actors in European universities (debate)

Mr President! Dear Sir/Madam, As a first-hand university professor, I know how crucial university education is for the advancement of Europe. Our universities are the foundation of knowledge, innovation and critical thinking and the building block of Europe as we know it today. But it is precisely this openness that makes us vulnerable at the same time. We are threatened by foreign intrusions and …

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Nov

2024

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Rise of energy prices and fighting energy poverty (debate)

Dear President! Dear colleagues! The rise in energy prices is not just an economic issue. This is a challenge that encroaches on the very essence of social justice and sustainability. That is why we need to act decisively. Today, millions of Europeans face energy poverty and a cruel choice between heating their homes and surviving. In the short term, we need immediate support for vulnerable househ…

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Nov

2024

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Question Time with Commissioners - Challenges in the implementation of cohesion policy 2021-2027

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Nov

2024

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Question Time with Commissioners - Challenges in the implementation of cohesion policy 2021-2027

Madam Commissioner, thank you very much for your work. My question goes from the bottom‑up approach, and this is being a mayor for 14 years – there was ongoing debate how to integrate more local and regional authorities in the design of a new cohesion policy, because at the end of the day, it is really difficult to use the funds properly and rationality to the people on the ground. So what will be…

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Oct

2024

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The important role of cities and regions in the EU – for a green, social and prosperous local development (debate)

Mr President! Dear colleagues! What would you like to see European cities in 2030? Will they still be at the top of the list of the most desirable places to stay in the world? To maintain this, we need to ensure sustainable transport, affordable public services, public education and health, and a solution to the housing problem. This is a key challenge for our generation and this mandate. And to a…

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Oct

2024

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The case of Bülent Mumay in Türkiye

Madam President, colleagues, the pressure on journalists, the opposition, civil society and critical voices in Türkiye is escalating. The charges against prominent journalist Bülent Mumay is another case how to silence critical journalism. This sentence is sends a clear signal to all those brave, independent journalists who report on matters of public interest, namely the AKP's corruption and clie…

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Oct

2024

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Outcome of the Summit of the Future: transforming global governance for building peace, promoting human rights and achieving the sustainable development goals (debate)

Dear President! Dear colleagues. Floods in Slovenia and throughout Central Europe, drought in Spain, fires in Greece. What kind of planet are we leaving to our children? The challenges we face today, from climate-induced disasters to the housing crisis and deepening inequalities, are felt most at local level. However, we need more than just a local response. We need coordinated multilateral action…