Fredis BELERIS

EPP

Fredis BELERIS

MEP · Greece

Plenary speeches · European Parliament

Plenary speeches · EU Parliament

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33

Since July 1, 2024

Time at the Floor

0.8h

≈ 46 min

Average speech length

1:23 min

≈ 1.4 min · Rank 401/690

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9

Jul

2026

EL Speech

Evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy and follow-up (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, it is clear that the Common Fisheries Policy is necessary to protect fish stocks and ensure a sustainable future for fisheries. However, we must ask ourselves why so many fishermen feel that this policy is working against them, why the sector is declining. Protecting the environment and endangered species cannot be considered more important than the survival of our f…

8

Jul

2026

EL Speech

Narco-trafficking in Europe’s waters: protecting our borders and supporting our law enforcement officers (debate)

(EL) Mr President, Commissioner, today we are here not only to discuss but above all to express our gratitude and respect for the unsung heroes, the women and men of the Navy, the national coastguards, the security forces, Frontex and all the European agencies fighting against the drug scourge · to all those who, with selflessness and a high sense of duty, guard our national and European borders. …

6

Jul

2026

EL Speech

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Mr President, at the last sitting of Parliament’s Committee on Petitions we heard the shocking testimony of a woman who spoke about the right of thousands of women across Europe to bring a child into the world and the obstacles they face – sometimes because they cannot afford it and sometimes because they lack the support of their own partner. As a Union, we have a duty to meaningfully help women …

16

Jun

2026

EL Speech

An EU future for the Western Balkans (joint debate)

15

Jun

2026

EL Speech

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

28

Apr

2026

EL Speech

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

Mr President, Commissioner, respect for the rule of law is not just a legal process. It is the pillar on which citizens' trust in institutions, the protection of their rights and the proper functioning of Europe rest. Conscious of the responsibility and importance of the work entrusted to us, we managed, together with the other rapporteurs, to bring a balanced text to the vote. The report stresses…

12

Mar

2026

EL Speech

Rail transport safety in the EU – lessons learnt from the Adamuz accident and three years after the Tempi tragedy (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, three years ago Greece experienced the tragedy of Tempi, an accident that shocked the whole country. 57 people, mostly young people, lost their lives. This caused deep sadness but also intense public debate about the efficiency of the state and the functioning of justice. Similar accidents are happening everywhere, with the recent o…

11

Mar

2026

EL Speech

Situation of the rule of law in Greece, following the Court decision on Predator spyware (debate)

11

Feb

2026

EL Speech

Accession of Montenegro to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters - Accession of the Republic of Albania to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (joint debate)

15

Dec

2025

EL Speech

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Mr President, Greece has recently been implementing an energy portfolio, giving priority to the development of the hydrocarbon sector. This is a plan that starts from the energy agreements signed in Athens, and today the Greek Energy Minister briefed the Council in detail. Greece will immediately proceed with the first exploratory drilling in the Ionian Sea and investigations south of Crete, somet…

9

Oct

2025

EL Speech

Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2024 (debate)

Mr President, I believe that the report before us is an important and balanced work that clearly reflects the role and mission of the Committee on Petitions. From the beginning of the process we sought consensus and worked in a spirit of cooperation to find common ground with all the political groups, and indeed all the political groups consented to the final text as tabled – with the Left, among …

9

Oct

2025

EL Speech

Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2024 (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, the annual report on the work of the Committee on Petitions, for which I have the honour of being rapporteur, is not just a stocktaking exercise. It is a mirror of the vibrant relationship of trust and democratic participation that unites European citizens with our Parliament. 2024 was a landmark year for our democracy. Hundreds of millions of Europeans went to the poll…

6

Oct

2025

EL Speech

Revision of the Visa Suspension Mechanism (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, the revision of the visa suspension mechanism gives Europe a stronger tool to protect itself from the instrumentalisation of human suffering and illegal immigration. It allows us to suspend visa waivers for third countries faster, when they do not respect the rules, when there are security risks or when migration flows increase significantly. However, we must be hone…

9

Sep

2025

EL Speech

Cohesion policy (joint debate)

Madam President, we need simpler funding and control procedures for beneficiaries. A citizen in the border region of Kastelorizo must have the same opportunities as a citizen in Brussels. This is the clear message that we must send in the report on the simplification of the Cohesion Funds, also following the European Commission's communications on the new budget post-2027. We need to give more sup…

8

Sep

2025

EL Speech

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Mr President, an alarming incident has recently occurred in the Thracian Sea. There, Greek fishermen were subjected to numerous ramming attempts and even shots by Turkish fishing boats. This is not just an unacceptable act of intimidation against ordinary sea workers. This is an open and dangerous challenge to security and legitimacy at Europe's maritime borders. The presence of Greek fishermen in…

9

Jul

2025

EL Speech

Urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, protecting Christian populations in Syria is not just a humanitarian task. It is a question of geopolitical stability, cultural identity and European values. The European Union must clearly stand with the Christians of the East, who have been an integral part of the culture of the region for centuries and are now threatened with extinction. The European Union mu…

8

Jul

2025

EL Speech

2023 and 2024 reports on Albania (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, the report we are debating today is beautifying, rather than presenting the real situation in Albania. I would like to highlight the following points. The population census was questioned as to the method and results of 8 out of 9 recognised national minorities. The much-discussed judicial reform has failed due to the continuous interventionism of the Albanian govern…

17

Jun

2025

EL Speech

European Ocean Pact (debate)

Madam President, first of all I would like to congratulate Commissioner Kadis on the European Ocean Plan. Today's debate takes place just one week after the 3rd relevant UN Conference. There, Greece's prime minister pledged to protect the marine environment. First, by ratifying the Agreement on Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction. Secondly, with the creation of two new national mari…

5

May

2025

EL Speech

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

2

Apr

2025

EL Speech

European oceans pact (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to welcome the Commission's initiative on the European Ocean Pact. Strengthening our policies in this area is key, not only from an environmental point of view, but also from an economic and demographic point of view. As stated in the Council conclusions of 20 March, maintaining healthy and sustainable seas is vital for islands and coa…

10

Feb

2025

EL Speech

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Mr President, the islands of the Cyclades are affected by yet another intense natural phenomenon. The seismic activity has led to the proper mobilization of the state apparatus by the Greek government. At the same time, however, there is a greater need than ever to strengthen European prevention tools. Local and regional authorities need financial support to finance studies and projects to better …

10

Feb

2025

EL Speech

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: the need for the European Union to contribute to resolving the humanitarian crisis of persons missing in wars and conflicts (debate)

Mr President, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights makes it clear that everyone has the right to dignity and justice. But what dignity, what justice is there for those whose fate remains unknown? I want to focus on two states, Cyprus, where fifty years after the Turkish invasion, thousands of families are looking for their relatives, and Albania, where about 6,000 people who were lost during …

23

Jan

2025

EL Speech

Major interpellations (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, financing physical border protection infrastructure is a proven solution. In my country the most effective means of preventing illegal crossings is the Evros fence. Firstly, because it shields the borders of Greece and the Union. Second, because it protected Greece and Europe from Turkey's attempt to instrumentalize migration. Thirdly, it pushes mi…

18

Dec

2024

EL Speech

Preparation of the EU-Western Balkans Summit (debate)

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, the European Union-Western Balkans Summit is a good opportunity to discuss the speed and conditions under which this necessary enlargement will proceed. First of all, it must not be done with Cold War logic, that is, we must not extend a hand of friendship to states, just so that they do not succumb to pressure from countries such as Russia. If the quality of…

16

Dec

2024

EL Speech

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I took the floor to speak on the burning issue of immigration. This is obviously not the first time it has been heard in this room. However, this is perhaps the first time that Europe has faced so many uncertainties at the same time. I am sure we all agree that the fall of Assad's authoritarian regime must be combined with a smooth transition of power that will …