What Danuše spoke about.

8

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, dear colleagues, across our Union, spyware like Pegasus and Predator has been used against journalists, lawyers and politicians. In Hungary, journalists were hacked while investigating Orban's government. In Poland, our own colleague had his phone hacked three times by the former government. It reminds me of the former Czechoslovak communist secret police, who spied on everyone an…

16

Jun

2026

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The role of the EU in efforts for peace and stability throughout the Middle East after the announced deal between the US and Iran (debate)

Madam President, dear colleagues, President Trump is selling us his new victory. Let's summarise it. Iran before the war: an Ayatollah dictator in power, brutal repression of human rights, the Strait of Hormuz open, sanctions in force. Iran after the war: another Ayatollah dictator still in power, human rights abuses still ongoing, the Strait of Hormuz reopened, sanctions weakened and high energy …

15

Jun

2026

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EU-US trade deal (joint debate)

Mr President, Donald Trump is like a fireman who first strikes a match himself. First they attack Iran, and then they sell us, as a historic success, a deal that reopens the Strait of Hormuz. A strait that's been working since Babylon. They are also releasing sanctions against the regime. Good job, mr. President! It's still in the cells. First, it will create a trade crisis, which is mainly paid f…

20

May

2026

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Situation of women and girls in Afghanistan following the Taliban's adoption of the Criminal Procedure Code for Courts

Mr President, since the allies left Afghanistan, nobody cares anymore. Roughly at the same time, the Taliban started systematically erasing women from society and public life. But we are deaf and blind. Afghan women are the only women in the world being banned from secondary education. They cannot study in high school. They cannot study at university. They cannot become doctors. They cannot laugh.…

20

May

2026

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Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran

You have been speaking here very, very loudly about what we should do – that we should care about the children in Cuba. My question is, what have you done for them? Have you done the resolution for them? What have you done as the Member of this House for them?…

20

May

2026

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Financing EU priorities in a sustainable, predictable and resilient way through a new EU own resource from the online gambling and betting services sector (debate)

Madam President, dear Commissioner, dear colleagues, from the very beginning of this mandate we have stood with you, Commissioner, in support of your willingness to come forward with the solutions on own resources and help us move beyond the current stalemate. But based on our past experience, we know that some proposals will face negative reactions in the Council. We already know that some Member…

29

Apr

2026

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New Chinese law on ‘ethnic unity and progress’ and the intensified suppression of ethnic identities

Mr President, dear colleagues, what China calls a law for 'ethnic unity' is, in truth, a law for 'assimilation' and ethnic erasure. It imposes Mandarin, enforces state ideology and extends China's reach beyond its own borders, threatening anyone anywhere. This law does not target one community, it targets many. The Uyghurs have endured mass detention and cultural destruction, the Mongolians have l…

29

Apr

2026

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Market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sector (A10-0098/2026 - Danuše Nerudová) (vote)

Madam President, I request referral back to committee for interinstitutional negotiations.

28

Apr

2026

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Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034 (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, colleagues, we often hear from finance ministers that opposing a stronger EU budget is about protecting taxpayers. But is it really? Take Czechia our finance Minister rejects a higher EU budget and new resources in its name, in the name of fiscal discipline. Yet at home, she disguises real spending by using special exceptions to budgetary rules as if they were normal. H…

26

Mar

2026

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EU-US trade deal (joint debate)

Mr President, I want to have a strong relationship with the United States, but not at any cost. This deal will cost us EUR 4 billion per year. That is the size of the Erasmus programme. Still, I believe it's worth it, because we need the access to the US market. But we need clear conditions. We all see that the current occupant of the White House changes his mind almost every day: one day he wants…

25

Mar

2026

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European Citizens’ Initiative 'Ban on conversion practices in the European Union' (debate)

Madam President, conversion therapy is torture, and yet, this is still happening in Europe. One in four LGBTIQ+ people in the European Union have experienced conversion practices. One in four. Let that sink in. At a time when we are facing a mental health crisis among the young generation, how can we tolerate practices that are linked to depression, anxiety or suicide? This is not healthcare. It d…

25

Mar

2026

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Energy security, independence and supply in the geopolitical context - ensuring market stability and affordable energy for industry and citizens (debate)

Mr President, crazy old men are messing with our energy bills. Putin is blackmailing us with fuels, and now the Iranian leader is sending rockets across the Middle East and blocking trade routes. And us, Europe? Again and again, we are just bystanders. When energy becomes a weapon, it is our citizens who pay the price first. We have a duty – not just political, but moral – to act, to protect. If w…

11

Mar

2026

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Savings and Investments Union: time to accelerate the process to deepen market integration (debate)

Madam President, colleagues, Europe is not short of savings. It is short of investments. Every year, billions of euros leave Europe because our capital markets remain fragmented. At the same time, our companies struggle to access the financing they need. We need deeper market integration, fewer national barriers and smarter regulation that actually unlocks the capital. That also means looking seri…

10

Mar

2026

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Presentation of the Energy Package (debate)

Mr President, the recent energy crisis has shown how vulnerable our societies are, especially amid global instability such as the war in the Middle East. We are seeing sudden price spikes almost every day. We cannot always control geopolitics, but we can control our own policies, our regulations and taxes. And, as politicians, we must recognise that we can sometimes be part of the problem. Energy …

9

Mar

2026

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Gender pay and pension gap in the EU: state of play, challenges and the way forward, and developing guidelines for the better evaluation and fairer remuneration of work in female-dominated sectors (debate)

Mr President, colleagues, a woman should not earn less simply because she is a woman. In Europe today, women earn 12 % less than men and then, if they retire, their pensions are 25 % lower. This gap does not appear overnight. It builds over a lifetime. Lower pay, career breaks, fewer opportunities. As an economist who worked on pension reform, I know one thing: unfair pensions start with unfair pa…

10

Feb

2026

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Presentation of the action plan against cyberbullying (debate)

Mr President, 'you are a loser', 'nobody likes you', 'you're fat': not nice, right? I know, trust me – I was there. Imagine being 14 and opening your favourite app to a screen full of messages attacking your looks, your identity, everything that makes you, you. It follows you everywhere – every day, every night. Bullying stays with you for years. 16% of young Europeans face that same pain online a…

10

Feb

2026

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Situation in Northeast Syria, the violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire (debate)

Mr President, a ceasefire was signed in Syria on 30 January. Any pause in fighting is welcomed, but the ceasefire alone does not mean safety for civilians. In recent months, across parts of Syria, civilians including Kurds and other minorities face insecurity, intimidation and serious human rights abuses. Even after the ceasefire, fear remains widespread. This is a human rights crisis that should …

16

Dec

2025

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Presentation of the automotive package (debate)

Thank you for the question. Actually, this was what I was speaking about in my speech, that we need to adjust what was already done before, because it is causing obstacles to our industry.

16

Dec

2025

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Presentation of the automotive package (debate)

Madam President, colleagues, I believe it is essential that we provide industry with stable and predictable conditions in which it can grow, innovate and invest. To do that, we must look honestly at how the market actually works and at the real figures – not only at political ambitions. In the EU, hybrid vehicles and plug-in hybrids now account for over 44 % of new car registrations, and registrat…

26

Nov

2025

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Escalating repression of the Baha'is in Iran

Mr President, dear colleagues, imagine losing someone you love, not being able to mourn them in peace, and even being forced to bury them in a place that is itself a crime scene. The Iranian authorities have installed security cameras and built concrete walls around the burial grounds. These acts are not isolated incidents, they are part of a continuing pattern of tyranny that has targeted the Bah…

25

Nov

2025

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2026 budgetary procedure: joint text (debate)

Mr President, colleagues, the European Parliament has managed to secure more funding for researchers in Horizon, more funding for transport, and additional resources for border management. These are real, concrete achievements, even if they don't make headlines every day – but they show how important this House is for our citizens. We push for policies that support growth while also strengthening …

24

Nov

2025

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Order of business

22

Oct

2025

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Allegations of espionage by the Hungarian government within the EU institutions (debate)

Madam President, colleagues, we already know about Orbán's proximity to a bloody Russian president, but we didn't expect him to adopt the methods of Russian KGB. Sorry. Forgive me. FSB, as they call themselves nowadays. Mr Orbán allegedly offered Hungarian officials in the EU institutions to change, to become informants for his secret services. Dearest colleagues, that is not a Netflix plot. It is…

22

Oct

2025

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Preparation of the European Council meeting of 23 October 2025 (debate)

Madam President, Madam Minister, dear colleagues, how can an ordinary family make it to the end of the month when they need 15 annual salaries to buy an apartment? How can a young person survive when housing costs are rising by a quarter, year after year? There is one issue fuelling populism everywhere: the housing crisis. In the Netherlands, the far right won on the promise to fix the housing sho…

7

Oct

2025

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This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden (debate)

Madam President, dear Prime Minister, this weekend in the Czech Republic, a populist billionaire, Andrej Babiš, won the elections despite the corruption scandals, and he will probably govern with his allies accused of violence on women and hate speech. The trend is spreading, because populists and extremists are leading the polls in Austria, Germany and France. Our liberal democracy is really sick…