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DE Written Statement

Motion of censure on the Commission (debate)

I criticise the political opening of the Commission President and her party family to right-wing and far-right forces. Decisions such as the appointment of Raffaele Fitto as Vice-President of the Commission or the reversal of important progress made in the past legislature, such as the EU Supply Chain Act or the Green Claims Directive for common standards on climate and environmental claims, under…

6

Jul

2026

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Air passenger rights (debate)

Madam President, This week we close a chapter after 13 years – finally – and that is a good thing. Parliament had one objective: make passenger rights more suitable for everyday use, i.e. more transparent: You really can't expect anyone to really understand this jungle of hand luggage rules, ads, delays, fees, etc. It's getting easier. For example, in the future air fares will always be displayed …

16

Dec

2025

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Presentation of the automotive package (debate)

6

May

2025

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2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye (debate)

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen. Turkey, Germany and Europe have a lot in common – and we have heard that today. But there is also a lot that divides us at the moment – we have heard that too. The Turkish government is driving the country further and further away from democracy, the rule of law, freedom of the press and human rights. The arrest of the political competitor – the Istanbul mayor –…

18

Dec

2024

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Promoting social dialogue and collective bargaining and the right to strike in the EU (debate)

Dear Vice-President, Dear colleagues! Dear Roxana! We heard a lot today. The debate is now coming to an end. And no matter if Finland, Sweden, Amazon, Tesla or whatever they are called – but also in Germany there are still and quiet voices that make you listen. For example, with regard to critical infrastructure, the FDP has once again demanded: Restricting strikes to avoid economic damage. But no…

23

Oct

2024

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Need to strengthen rail travel and the railway sector in Europe (debate)

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen! We talk a lot about sustainability, about the Green Deal. It is important to make the abstract concrete – here with us, the expansion and attractiveness of rail. After all, as we have just heard, a freight train alone can replace up to 52 trucks. Important here is a Europe-wide freight line expansion and harmonisation for long freight trains up to 740 meters, be…