What Dimitris spoke about.

8 Oct

2026

EL Speech

Escalations in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean following persistent Turkish provocations (debate)

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Mr President, Europe's eastern borders do not stop in Northern Europe, they also extend to South-Eastern Europe. Revisionism does not only exist from Russia, but also from Turkey. Greece is a country that respects international law and is a pillar of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Turkey constantly questions sovereignty and Greek sovereign rights and provokes, while maintaining the…

6 Oct

2026

EN Speech

Question Time (Commission) – Implementation of the Methane Regulation

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Reducing methane emissions is essential, but delivering the regulation's objectives requires a realistic timetable that safeguards energy security and affordability. A one-year postponement risks shifting the deadline without resolving the underlying problems. Is there a real assessment that the framework will be in place in a year, since the architecture is far from be completed?…

5 Oct

2026

EL Speech

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

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14 Sep

2026

EL Speech

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

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Madam President, the new parliamentary term begins with the debate on the state of our Union. The messages coming from citizens are too loud to be ignored. Insecurity is increasing: economic insecurity, social insecurity, geopolitical insecurity. And as long as we do not give convincing answers, especially to the anxieties of the most vulnerable and the young generation, extreme voices will find s…

14 Sep

2026

EL Speech

Establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority (debate)

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Madam President, it's about time. Reforming the customs union is the precondition for the European Union to act effectively to deal with the influx of millions of products that do not meet the European Union's safety standards. I would like to congratulate both the Commission and Dirk on this excellent work. According to the first elements of the application of the exemption for the submission of …

8 Jul

2026

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EU’s response and preparedness to protect people against recurring heatwaves and upcoming wildfires (debate)

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Madam President, heatwaves and fires are not threats of the future but the new harsh reality. The numbers speak for themselves: 2025 was the worst wildfire season, with over 1,000,000 hectares destroyed in Europe, and June 2026 was the hottest ever recorded in several European countries. This is a reality that Greece and the Mediterranean in general are experiencing with increasing intensity and w…

15 Jun

2026

EL Speech

Simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI) (debate)

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Madam President, today's agreement sends an important message: Europe can simplify its rules, cut red tape and at the same time maintain high levels of protection for citizens. This is exactly what we are aiming for with the digital Omnibus for artificial intelligence. There must of course be a framework for artificial intelligence, but one that facilitates its development and does not put obstacl…

19 May

2026

EL Speech

Presentation of the Fertilisers Action Plan (debate)

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Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, European farmers and consumers are increasingly facing the consequences of the war in the Middle East. In April 2026, nitrogen fertilisers cost 70% more than in 2024. This means higher production costs for our farmers and higher prices for consumers. The action plan for fertilisers presented today is an important step to address their rising costs but even mo…

18 May

2026

EL Speech

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

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Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, 19 May is a day of remembrance of the genocide of the Pontic Greeks. The continuous presence of Hellenism in the region for millennia was violently interrupted by the crime of genocide. In the period 1914-1923 more than 353 000 Pontic Greeks were exterminated by the Turks as part of an organized plan to exterminate the Christian populations of the region. The de…

29 Apr

2026

EN Speech

Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products (A10-0104/2026 - Dimitris Tsiodras, Piotr Müller) (vote)

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Madam President, I request referral back to the joint ENVI and IMCO committees for interinstitutional negotiations in accordance with Rules 61 and 75 of the Rules of Procedure.

29 Apr

2026

EN Speech

Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products (A10-0104/2026 - Dimitris Tsiodras, Piotr Müller) (vote)

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Madam President, dear colleagues, I'll be very brief. Today's vote has to send a clear message: Europe can deliver simpler and smarter rules without compromising our safety. From the start our target was clear: reduce unnecessary burden and ensure legal certainty while maintaining the highest level of protection for human health. This strong signal was only possible thanks to the constructive coop…

28 Apr

2026

EL Speech

Enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (debate)

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Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, at a time when the share of digital markets is constantly growing, citizens want clear rules and many choices. The implementation of the DMA is not a technical matter. It is a matter of protecting consumers and at the same time promoting innovation and the development of the European economy. Unfortunately, we do not see many European companies playing a lead…

11 Mar

2026

EL Speech

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

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11 Mar

2026

EL Speech

Package travel and linked travel arrangements: make the protection of travellers more effective and simplify and clarify certain aspects (debate)

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10 Feb

2026

EL Speech

Extreme weather events in particular in Portugal, southern Italy, Malta and Greece: European response in strengthening readiness, preparedness and solidarity mechanisms (debate)

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9 Feb

2026

EL Speech

Amending Regulations on agricultural products as regards market rules and sectoral support measures in the wine sector and for aromatised wine products (debate)

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21 Jan

2026

EL Speech

Presentation of the Digital Networks Act (debate)

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Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, Europe is one of the largest markets in the world. However, the single market in telecommunications remains fragmented. Different prices, different quality of service and different levels of investment. This fragmentation primarily harms consumers because it has led to few choices, slower deployment of high-quality networks, uneven coverage in rural areas and…

20 Jan

2026

EL Speech

CFSP and CSDP (Article 36 TEU) (joint debate)

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Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the time has come for the truth about the European Union. For decades we have become consumers of safety, and today, as the global landscape changes, we are simply watching developments. We do not shape them, we do not shape them even on European soil. And this is happening at a time when the European Union has 450 million people and strong economies. But we're …

17 Dec

2025

EL Speech

2030 Consumer Agenda (debate)

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Mr President, consumers are confronted on a daily basis with unfair commercial practices, the fine print of websites, the sale of dangerous products online and unnecessarily high costs in everyday consumer goods. The European market is flooded with fake or dangerous products through imports from Asian platforms, such as toys that do not meet European safety standards. The problem is twofold: risks…

16 Dec

2025

EL Speech

Grids package and tackling raising energy prices through robust infrastructure (debate)

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25 Nov

2025

EL Speech

Protection of minors online (debate)

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Madam President, children are spending more and more time in front of a screen, since digital media is an important form of communication for them. However, they are exposed to inappropriate content with irreparable effects on their development and mental health. Parents don't feel in control of what children do in the digital world. We don't have time to waste. The time has come for more drastic …

24 Nov

2025

EL Speech

30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process and the new pact for the Mediterranean (debate)

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12 Nov

2025

EL Speech

Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (debate)

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Madam President, as a citizen of a country surrounded by the sea, Greece, I fully understand the enormous importance of the issue we are discussing. The agreement on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity beyond national jurisdiction is a historic step towards protecting our oceans. Greece is the third member state of the European Union to ratify the agreement, showing…

21 Oct

2025

EL Speech

Recent peace agreement in the Middle East and the role of the EU (debate)

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Mr President, the Middle East has been and remains one of the most troubled regions on the planet and is in our neighbourhood. However, we do not see the European Union playing a leading role in any attempts to settle there. The protagonists are the United States. We've seen it recently. In the European Union, each Member State has its own policy. Unfortunately, we do not speak with a single voice…

20 Oct

2025

EL Speech

A new legislative framework for products that is fit for the digital and sustainable transition (debate)

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Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, consumers in their daily lives are confronted with products that do not meet European standards. Most of them are imported and many have been purchased from various platforms. The damage is twofold: risks to the health of citizens are created, while European traders and producers face unequal competition. A modernised set of rules is therefore need…