Speeches

I wanted to respond to my fellow Member, András Kulja, but unfortunately he has already left the room. I would recommend him to investigate Hungary's climate policy more thoroughly, as Hungary has made significant progress in this area in recent years. Let's look at the data. Since 2010, greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of a unit of GDP have decreased by nearly 28% in Hungary. Between 2010 and 2021, the share of renewables in electricity use increased from 7.7 to almost 14 %. He should know about this data, too.

Dear Mr President, I welcome the initiative to pay more attention to the mental health of the citizens of the European Union, which is increasingly deteriorating. Four out of six people have these problems. And that's no wonder, just think about the coronavirus pandemic or the Russo-Ukrainian war. I am from Transcarpathia, Ukraine. In the European Parliament, besides the Hungarian people, I also represent the Transcarpathian Hungarians. Today, on the 958th day of the war, the people of Ukraine are experiencing immeasurable suffering. Slowly everyone has a family member or acquaintance who was lost or disabled in the war. Women face daily problems without men, children grow up without fathers, while air raids are commonplace. Can we feel the tormenting insecurity and fear that these innocent people experience every day? Members of Parliament! The desire for peace is not a political resolution, but the innermost desire of ordinary people, including the Hungarian people of Transcarpathia who have suffered a lot. It is time to stand up for peace.

Madam President, I'm sorry. This is my first speech as a new Member of the European Parliament and I am proud to speak on an important topic that affects many people in my country, in Hungary and in other countries of Central Europe. These are catastrophic floods that currently threaten or even destroy settlements, livelihoods and family homes in the most severe cases. As a representative of the Patriots for Europe Group, I express my deepest condolences to the victims of the floods and thank the rescue and protection services and volunteers who are doing their heroic work on the ground as we do our best here in the European Parliament. The current severe flooding highlights the practical effects of climate change. Natural disasters are becoming more frequent. At the same time, in this situation, we must also pay attention to people affected by floods. They need help, and they need it right away. Honourable Members, the European Union must act urgently! Collaboration is needed to ensure that aid reaches affected communities. The quickest way to secure aid is to avoid unnecessary bureaucracy and conditionality. Our response must be guided by humanitarian principles and not by a cold administrative logic. I ask you to show that we are committed to the common value of solidarity and to ensure that those who suffer the horrors of the floods receive all the help they need immediately. Let us not abandon our suffering fellow European citizens.