What Geadis spoke about.

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Jun

2025

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Situation in the Middle East (joint debate)

Mr President, the situation in the Middle East seems chaotic. Some may think that what is happening is far from us, but the missiles are visible to the naked eye from Europe's last border, Cyprus. But let's say the truth. What we are experiencing today began after the terrorist attack by Hamas. The action of Hamas was followed by Hezbollah and escalated with the refusal to release the hostages fro…

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Jun

2025

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Strengthening rural areas in the EU through cohesion policy (debate)

Mr President, as both the ECR and the National People's Front we give priority to strengthening rural and mountainous areas. For us, ensuring a sustainable future for rural areas – at risk due to an ageing population, urbanisation, abandonment of young people, lack of services and limited employment and social inclusion opportunities – is a cornerstone of our policy. Unquestionably, rural areas ar…

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May

2025

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The EU's response to the Israeli government's plan to seize the Gaza Strip, ensuring effective humanitarian support and the liberation of hostages (debate)

Madam President, the war and the suffering it causes are among the worst crises that humanity can experience. Dead, wounded, missing, uprooted, starving, suffering, civilian casualties and children without a future are the words that describe the destruction it brings. All these feelings, as Greeks of Cyprus, have been experienced and continue to be experienced to this day, as a result of the Turk…

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May

2025

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The illegal visit of President Erdoğan to the occupied areas of Cyprus (debate)

Madam President, it is with some pleasure that we are finally – on our own initiative – discussing the condemnation of Tayyip Erdoğan’s illegal visit to the occupied territories of the Republic of Cyprus. Following the Turkish threats of a new invasion, the Turkish President sent — during his illegal visit to the Occupied Territories — messages consolidating the Turkish occupation of the island, i…

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May

2025

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2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye (debate)

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, you have said that Turkey is not in conflict with the West. Let me remind you that he is threatening war with Greece, which is part of the West. It illegally occupies European territories of the Republic of Cyprus. But you haven't said a word about it. Is this the European perspective of Turkey that you want to join this House?…

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May

2025

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2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye (debate)

Mr President, we have before us the new report on Turkey, in which - after decisive interventions - we managed to secure a much stricter text than the original one. However, the references in the report presenting Turkey as a partner and strategic ally are of great concern to us. Is Turkey a strategic partner and ally? Turkey, which has identified its name with terrorism and the violation of any n…

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May

2025

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Order of business

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May

2025

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Order of business

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Apr

2025

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Progress in the UN-led efforts for the resumption of negotiations towards a solution to the Cyprus problem

Madam President, despite the resumption of negotiations, unfortunately no progress has been achieved on the Cyprus issue. I wonder how we expect progress to be achieved when we are discussing on the wrong basis of talks. Instead of demanding an end to the occupation, we settle for the illegality and war crimes of the Turkish invasion. Why is the Bizonal Bicommunal Federation anything other than co…

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Mar

2025

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Unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan

Mr President, more than a year after Azerbaijan attacked Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenians continue to be far from their ancestral homes. The wounds of the destruction of their cultural and religious heritage remain intact. 23 Armenians remain illegally detained, enduring ill-treatment and humiliation. Unfortunately, Aliyev's regime not only fails to respect international law and human fundamental right…

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Mar

2025

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White paper on the future of European defence (RC-B10-0146/2025, B10-0144/2025, B10-0145/2025, B10-0146/2025, B10-0147/2025, B10-0148/2025, B10-0149/2025, B10-0150/2025, B10-0151/2025) (vote)

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to table the following amendment: "Reiterates its call on the Republic of Turkey, a NATO member state and candidate for membership in the European Union, to abide by international law, recognise the Republic of Cyprus and immediately end the occupation and withdraw its troops from the island." Please accept the deposit and support the amendment. …

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Mar

2025

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The need for EU support towards a just transition and reconstruction in Syria (debate)

Madam President, when we warned, some people provocatively ignored us. When we sounded the alarm, some applauded the new dictatorial regime in Syria and we reached today to discuss the future of the country, while in Syria there are human sacrifices and massacres of Christians and Alawites. As we watch the horrific videos that have flooded the internet, we remember that many people rushed to meet …

11

Mar

2025

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White paper on the future of European defence (debate)

Mr President, I have said before that the attempt at a common European defence is a good step, as a result of geopolitical developments. It is imperative to develop a fully capable European pillar of NATO, which will be able to act autonomously when needed and turn declarations of solidarity between European states from words to actions. But in discussing the future of European defence, I cannot o…

11

Mar

2025

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Presentation of the proposal on a new common approach on returns (debate)

Madam President, in recent years we have witnessed a growing migration crisis that threatens European cohesion. The multicultural model and the policies of open borders are now proven to have failed. Together they have plunged all of Europe and millions of Europeans living in fear, since no one can guarantee their safety. European capitals are closing their borders, tightening controls, because, w…

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Mar

2025

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European Council meetings and European security (joint debate)

Madam President, you have rightly said in your speech that we need to build a common defence. For the umpteenth time we heard a lot about Ukraine, but not a word again about Cyprus. The security problem of the European Union is not only Russia but also Turkey. Ladies and gentlemen, some corner of Europe, Cyprus, one of the 27 Member States of the Union, for those who have forgotten, is under illeg…

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Feb

2025

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Recent dismissals and arrests of mayors in Türkiye (RC-B10-0100/2025, B10-0100/2025, B10-0103/2025, B10-0110/2025, B10-0115/2025, B10-0119/2025, B10-0121/2025, B10-0124/2025) (vote)

Mr President, I would like to table an oral amendment with the addition of a new explanatory note as follows: Taking into account recent events, Turkey has a history of cases involving political imprisonment and ill-treatment of people, such as the case of missing persons in Cyprus. Dear colleagues, I ask for the support of all political forces on such an important humanitarian issue as the missin…

12

Feb

2025

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Recent dismissals and arrests of mayors in Türkiye

Mr President, I am surprised by today's debate. Is there really anyone in this House who expects Turkey to respect the rule of law and human rights at home when it does not respect them abroad? Turkey, to remind you, was helping the Azerbaijanis in the massacres in Nagorno-Karabakh. Turkey is behind radical Islamist groups and terrorists in suits in Syria. Turkey threatens Israel with war by decla…

10

Feb

2025

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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, Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person. Unfortunately, the horrors of war do not discriminate. Thousands missing after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, hundreds missing and after the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. On the blacklist is Cyprus, which for 50 years has been experiencing the consequences of …

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Feb

2025

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Escalation of gang violence in Sweden and strengthening the fight against organised crime (debate)

Mr President, first and foremost we must express our sympathy to Sweden and the Swedish people. But let's not turn a blind eye. The best example to avoid is Sweden's immigration policy. The best example is that the policy of open borders and the policy of integration have failed miserably. Only by implementing a strict immigration policy from Sweden to Italy, from Spain to Cyprus, will we be able …

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Feb

2025

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European Central Bank – annual report 2024 (debate)

Mr President, the last four years in the European Union have seen extremely high levels of inflation, which have reduced the purchasing power of fixed incomes, savings and pensions, distorting the efficient allocation of resources with a negative impact on economic stability. Inflation may have subsided, according to the report, but the repercussions still remain deeply engraved on citizens. Examp…

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Jan

2025

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Links between organised crime and smuggling of migrants in light of the recent UN reports (debate)

Madam President, stabbings in the old port of Limassol. Stabbings and two wounded in old Nicosia. Car attack against police officer in Potamia. Episode in Zakaki and injury of three people. A police officer was beaten with an iron bar in Nicosia. Damage to shops and beatings in Larnaca. What I have mentioned has one thing in common: The perpetrators were illegal immigrants. Not illegal, as some pe…

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Jan

2025

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Uniting Europe against actors hostile to the EU: time to strengthen our security and defence (topical debate)

Madam President, it is imperative to strengthen Europe's defences, since only in this way will we have a real shield against hostile threats and power on the international political stage. But to speak of external hostile threats, while territories of a Member State of the European Union are under occupation, is an oxymoron. While the European Union has rightly imposed sanctions on Russia for its …

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Dec

2024

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Recommendation to the Council on the EU priorities for the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women - EU priorities for the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (joint debate - EU priorities for the upcoming session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women)

Mr President, a few days ago, and more specifically on 10 December, was International Human Rights Day. On the occasion of today's debate on the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, I would like to highlight some historical figures that should be a symbol of heroism, struggle and dedication. The mothers, women, sisters and daughters of the missing persons of the Cy…

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Dec

2024

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Need to update the European strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities (debate)

Madam President, unfortunately, despite the pompous declarations on equality, people with disabilities continue to experience social exclusion and marginalisation. A state must ensure the unhindered integration and integration of all its citizens in all areas, let alone the European Union. It is therefore necessary to upgrade the European Disability Card to ensure the same access to services and t…

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Dec

2024

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Challenges facing EU farmers and agricultural workers: improving working conditions, including their mental well-being (debate)

Mr President, the backbone of a country's economy is unquestionably the primary and secondary production sector. Only in this way can you acquire strong economic foundations that will shield you against external crises. Unfortunately, the wrong European policies have devastated farmers and agricultural workers. While they should have priority in European policies, they have been sacrificed on the …