What Giuseppe spoke about.

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IT Written Statement

Empowering the Single Market to deliver a sustainable future and prosperity for all EU citizens (debate)

I think that the European Parliament should share and support the strategy of the Letta report to modernise the EU single market. I particularly agree that, if we want the single market to really improve people's lives, it must have a soul that is social dialogue, which must involve and involve people, society, intermediate social bodies, workers' and business unions, relaunching social dialogue a…

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Jul

2026

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Recent violent and fatal attacks in Italy and Denmark and their implications for public security in Europe (debate)

(IT) Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the issue of public security in Europe certainly deserves the greatest attention and is a major emergency in some areas of my country – Italy – in particular as regards the fight against organised crime and the mafias, which are still strong and present on the ground. My region is Sicily, the land of Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, of many women and …

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Jun

2026

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The resilience of the European transport sector and the need to ensure the supply of essential goods amid ongoing geopolitical instability (debate)

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the current geopolitical and energy crisis must push the European Union to accelerate the transition of the transport system. It is urgent to improve transport and air, sea, road and rail connections of the islands, such as Sardinia and Sicily. There is an urgent need to electrify the islands' rail networks to reduce costs and pollution. It is no longer acceptab…

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May

2026

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The impact of the implementation of the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive 2014/89/EU on fisheries in selected fishing areas and sea basins (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, maritime space is a precious resource that must be valued in the best, smartest and most sustainable way. Better cross-border coordination is needed. The main problem is the growing competition for marine space between fishing and aquaculture, offshore wind, protected areas, maritime traffic and other uses. Fishing and aquaculture are at risk of be…

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Apr

2026

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Joint debate - Discharge 2024 (joint debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the Fisheries Control Agency has acted fairly, playing an essential role for Europe: ensure that the rules on fishing in our seas are respected by all. Through its activities of coordination, control and support to Member States, the Agency contributes every day to ensuring a level playing field among fishermen and to strengthening trust in the Eur…

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Apr

2026

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Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034 (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the financial framework 28-34 will define the investment of European resources for the Europe we want, of which David Sassoli spoke. That is why Parliament is calling for an increase of at least 10%. Funding for the new priorities cannot come at the expense of cohesion, agriculture, fisheries and social spending, but must be financed from own resou…

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Apr

2026

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The role of ocean diplomacy for the competitiveness of EU fisheries and aquaculture (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, this report on ocean diplomacy touches on a strategic priority for the Union: the future of fisheries in our coastal communities. From the Mediterranean – I am thinking in particular of Italy, island regions such as Sicily and Sardinia – we see every day the difficulties faced by fishermen, caught between rising costs and unfair competition. To …

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Mar

2026

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Prevention and treatment of obesity (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, lack of physical activity is one of the main causes of obesity for our young people. The World Health Organization recommends for boys at least one hour of exercise per day and weekly practice of sports activities. Unfortunately, due to the lack of public sports facilities, many young people, the most disadvantaged, cannot practice fre…

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Feb

2026

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Developing a new EU anti-poverty strategy (debate)

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Feb

2026

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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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Nov

2025

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Fishing opportunities 2026: ensuring the sustainability of fish populations, marine ecosystems and coastal communities

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Nov

2025

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2026 budgetary procedure: joint text (debate)

Mr President, Madam Minister, ladies and gentlemen, in the meantime I congratulate the rapporteurs. The agreement reached for the 2026 budget goes in the right direction, cancelling the cuts proposed by the Council and providing for increases for the most important policies of the European Union, including research, education, health, social, youth. However, this is not enough for the future: the …

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Nov

2025

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

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Nov

2025

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The new 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework: architecture and governance (debate)

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, Commissioner, the proposal for a multiannual budget for 2028-2034 is not adequate to meet the priorities and challenges of the European Union. Workers' and entrepreneurs' associations and regions do not like it. The nationalisation of cohesion, agriculture and fisheries funds is a serious political mistake which weakens the role of Parliament, the regions and th…

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Oct

2025

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General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026 – all sections (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, Minister, ladies and gentlemen, the Committee on Fisheries believes that funding for fisheries and aquaculture is essential for the well-being of coastal and island communities, guaranteeing a common fisheries policy capable of reconciling competitiveness, environmental and social sustainability. That is why the Committee on Fisheries calls for the expenditure reduct…

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Sep

2025

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Devastating wildfires in Southern Europe: the need to strengthen EU aid to restore the massive loss of forests and enhancing EU preparedness (debate)

Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, around 35 000 hectares went up in smoke in Italy in 2025; Protected areas have also been heavily affected. Among the most affected regions are Sardinia and Sicily, where hundreds of fires have occurred. Rising temperatures as a result of climate change are undoubtedly a serious risk factor. To deal with these disasters, which have cost the lives of too many peop…

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Sep

2025

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Investments and reforms for European competitiveness and the creation of a Capital Markets Union (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, I too would like to thank the rapporteur for her excellent work. The Draghi report puts us in front of reality: Europe needs to catch up on competitiveness, innovation and attracting investment. Our parliamentary group strongly supports the need to attract private capital and to strengthen public investment. This is possible by using good common…

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Jul

2025

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Alleged misuse of EU funds by Members of the far-right and measures to ensure institutional integrity (debate)

(IT) Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the comments that have emerged about the use of around EUR 4 million by the far-right group ID, which is now dissolved, raise questions that need to be clarified - we hope soon - and that require answers to be given to citizens about the use of European public funds. It is not a question of fuelling political controversy, but of defending the principles of …

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Jun

2025

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Implementation report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility (debate)

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, Commissioner, the NextGenerationEU has certainly saved the European economy and millions of jobs in recent years from the COVID-induced crisis. I would like to thank here all those who worked for this important objective, including the Commissioner for the Economy of the time, Paolo Gentiloni. The implementation of the RRF, however, has shown limitations, in …

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Jun

2025

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European Ocean Pact (debate)

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, Commissioner, I bring here the voice of the fishermen I have met in recent weeks, who share the view that the Oceans Pact is an opportunity to strengthen European action to protect marine ecosystems and for a sustainable and socially just blue economy. I agree with Commissioner Kadis' proposals, but I believe it is essential that the blue transition takes acc…

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May

2025

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Discharge 2023 (joint debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, I would like in particular to express my support for granting discharge to the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA), having been rapporteur. As highlighted in the paragraphs of the text on which we have worked, the Agency plays an essential role in combating illegal fishing, in the implementation of the common fisheries policy. The accounts are…

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May

2025

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A revamped long-term budget for the Union in a changing world (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, Europe needs a multiannual budget 2028-2034 that is more ambitious than the current one in order to finance key programmes for cohesion, agriculture, fisheries, social policies and to tackle the new challenges of the climate, digital, common defence and competitiveness transitions. A budget with a higher spending capacity and thus higher revenues i…

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Apr

2025

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European oceans pact (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, I agree with your introductory report. The Ocean Pact must strengthen the protection of marine ecosystems and the promotion of the sustainable blue economy, ensuring the economic and social dimension, in particular in the Mediterranean, which is facing a serious crisis that is putting a strain on coastal communities, especially on islands such as S…

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Mar

2025

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Guidelines for the 2026 budget - Section III (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, Europe's future depends on its ability to invest and boost competitiveness in a strategic and inclusive way. For 2026, it will be crucial to have a strong budget and to focus European funds on key areas that can ensure real change. First, young people: Investing in education and training, in particular for youth and women's employment, is essential…

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Mar

2025

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Roadmap for Women`s Rights (debate)

Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, I very much welcome the presentation of the Roadmap for Women's Rights and I thank the Executive Vice-President, Roxana Mînzatu, for her excellent work. Despite the important steps forward, there are still strong gender gaps, especially in the most disadvantaged areas, such as Sicily, Sardinia, southern Italy, where unfortunately women's employment is still t…