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HU Written Statement

Breaches of EU law and of the rights of LGBTIQ citizens in Hungary as a result of the adopted legal changes in the Hungarian Parliament - The outcome of 22 June hearings under Article 7(1) of the TEU regarding Poland and Hungary (continuation of debate)

Please read the law. (you can find the previous sections in the written comments of Tamás Deutsch, Andrea Bocskor, Lívia Járóka, Ádám Kósa) Act LXXIX of 2021 on taking stricter action against paedophile offenders and amending certain laws to protect children 5. Amendment of Act CLXXXV of 2010 on media services and mass media (5) Section 179(2) is replaced by the following: In the event of problems…

22 Apr

2024

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Common rules promoting the repair of goods (debate)

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Madam President, I'm sorry. As a Member of the European Parliament, I have always tried to stand up for the interests of consumers, and during this term I have worked hard to ensure that the European Union adopts legislation that directly helps citizens from a sustainability perspective. The proposal for improvement is just such an initiative. A model whereby consumers buy a product and then disca…

13 Mar

2024

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Type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to their emissions and battery durability (Euro 7) (debate)

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Mr. President, please. The Interinstitutional Agreement on Euro7 emissions standards is a major success. It is almost miraculous in this institution that the rapporteur's realistic approach has enabled the previous drastic proposals of the Commission and the left to be removed from the final text of the agreement. What is more, because of certain targets imposed by the left, the automotive industr…

26 Feb

2024

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Transparency and targeting of political advertising (debate)

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Mr. President, please. European bureaucrats want to push through an EU proposal on political advertising that would give Brussels the opportunity to censor member states' election campaigns and influence their outcome. It is clear that this new legislation ignores national interests and limits the sovereignty of the Member States. This is yet another example of Brussels' stealthy attempts to enlar…

6 Feb

2024

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EU2040 climate target (debate)

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Dear Mr President, Thousands of farmers have been protesting across Europe for weeks. The starting point of the protests is common. Farmers reject the measures of the Green Deal of the Brussels bureaucracy, as they already place an unacceptably heavy burden on agriculture. What is Brussels' response to this? The Commission proposes new targets for 2040 without prior impact assessments, despite the…

6 Feb

2024

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Plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed (debate)

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Dear Madam President, Today we are discussing a very sensitive and divisive topic. We insist that each Member State should be able to decide for itself what technology it wants to grow on its territory. This is a question of sovereignty and we will not give in to it. The current proposal of the European Parliament needs to be improved once again, as organic farming should be clearly separable from…

17 Jan

2024

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Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 14-15 December 2023 and preparation of the Special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024 - Situation in Hungary and frozen EU funds (joint debate - European Council meetings)

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Dear colleague, there is complete silence from Brussels in connection with the recent scandalous events in Poland, such as attacking independent media outlets and the courts. Neither the European Parliament nor the European Commission comment on this issue, nor do those who previously most loudly asked for the application of the rule of law. What a surprise that Brussels is turning away its head w…

16 Jan

2024

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Empowering consumers for the green transition (debate)

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Dear Mr President, Dear Commissioner, More and more customers are trying to choose an environmentally friendly product or service. However, it is in vain that good intentions remain a marketing catch for some companies. Unfortunately, the phenomenon of green painting has gained more and more ground recently. That is why it is particularly important to combat this harmful practice. As rapporteur fo…

14 Dec

2023

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Outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (COP28) (debate)

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Mr. President, please. Dear Commissioner, I would like to talk about a topic that has not yet been discussed in today's debate, and that is the family. Families have a major role to play in the fight for climate protection, as every step we take affects the future of our children. A sustainable future requires sustainable demographics, so the family is not the cause but the solution to the climate…

13 Dec

2023

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One year after Morocco and QatarGate – stocktaking of measures to strengthen transparency and accountability in the European institutions (debate)

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Mr. President, please. Money-filled suitcases, millions in gifts for Brussels bureaucrats, mysteriously missing text messages. It is scandalous that, one year after the most serious cases of corruption in Brussels, there is still no progress in these cases. The relevant left-wing MEPs continue to sit in our ranks and vote. Honourable Members, real measures are needed instead of pseudo-measures, an…

21 Nov

2023

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Strengthening the CO2 emission performance targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (debate)

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Dear Mr President, Dear Commissioner, Sustainable transport is vital, but as always, new technologies, green buses and trucks face many challenges and obstacles. It should be stressed that, in the field of interurban transport, we are not yet prepared to make extensive use of these buses within the timeframe proposed by the left of the European Parliament. If these vehicles were subject to overly …

21 Nov

2023

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Sustainable use of plant protection products (debate)

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Dear Madam President, Dear Commissioner, European farmers face major challenges. The European left's proposal to reduce pesticides would exacerbate the already difficult situation. This is not the time for proposals that are out of touch with reality. We must not jeopardize traditional agricultural production and we must no longer punish our farmers. The war and extreme weather have already create…

20 Nov

2023

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Common rules promoting the repair of goods

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Dear Madam President, Dear Commissioner, As a Conservative Member, I believe that an existing thing is valuable and, as such, it should not be replaced at the first opportunity by something new. That is why I welcome today's debate on the proposal on the right to repair, which will not only save consumers' wallets, but also benefit our environment, as the amount of waste will decrease. It is not p…

8 Nov

2023

HU Speech

Type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to their emissions and battery durability (Euro 7) (debate)

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Mr. President, please. Euro 7 emission standards for motor vehicles are certainly an important step forward in the green transition. At the same time, we cannot ignore the challenges facing both industry and citizens. Firstly, it is important to point out that the introduction of emission reduction measures in many cases requires heavy investment, which is the main burden on the automotive industr…

18 Oct

2023

EN Speech

The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza (debate)

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Mr President, firstly let me express that I strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas, and I acknowledge Israel’s right to self-defence in line with international law. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims in these difficult times. It is important to highlight that the current conflict caused by the terrorist attack can lead to the destabilisation of…

3 Oct

2023

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Medicine shortages and strategic healthcare autonomy in the EU (debate)

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Mr. President, please. Two days, two Hungarian Nobel Prizes. I would like to begin my speech by warmly congratulating Katalin Karikó and Ferenc Krausz for their prestigious recognition. Prolonged shortages of medicines put patients at risk and pose a huge challenge to national health systems. As one of the most serious problems is that most of the active ingredients used in the manufacture of medi…

12 Sep

2023

HU Speech

Single market emergency instrument (debate)

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Madam President, I'm sorry. Recently, the COVID pandemic has made it clear that Member States are acting faster and more efficiently in times of crisis. The impact of the measures in Brussels is slow and delayed. Unsurprisingly, Brussels bureaucrats are now working again to impose further restrictions and prevent Member States from taking effective measures. The Single Market Emergency Instrument …

11 Jul

2023

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COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future (debate)

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Mr. President, please. The original objective of the Special Committee on the Coronavirus pandemic, which was set up one and a half years ago, was to examine the European response to the pandemic, draw lessons and assess the decisions taken during the pandemic. And what happened instead? A report has been drawn up that does not address the problems that most affect European citizens, while making …

11 Jul

2023

HU Speech

Nature restoration (debate)

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Mr. President, please. We are now debating the so-called "Green Deal" legislative proposal. However, there has never been such a divisive and ill-considered draft law as the Nature Restoration Regulation. While everyone in the room acknowledges the importance of restoring nature, it should be said that this draft in this form is not feasible. Unrealistic and unenforceable proposals by the European…

13 Jun

2023

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Artificial Intelligence Act (debate)

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Madam President, thank you for today’s debate. I asked artificial intelligence to write me a speech in rhyme about regulating AI. This is the result: ‘The AI Act is a crucial step we must take to ensure that AI is developed without mistake. We must establish ethical guidelines and rules to ensure that AI is used as a tool for the benefit of all citizens and society and not just for profit or propr…

9 May

2023

HU Speech

Empowering consumers for the green transition (debate)

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Madam President, I'm sorry. More and more customers are striving to choose an environmentally friendly product or service, but it is in vain that good intentions remain a marketing ploy for some companies. Unfortunately, the phenomenon of ‘green-painting’ has been gaining ground recently, which is why it is particularly important to combat this practice. The European Parliament's Committee on the …

8 May

2023

HU Speech

Methane emissions reduction in the energy sector (debate)

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Mr. President, please. Ensuring secure energy supply and access to affordable energy is one of the most important tasks of the European Union. Unfortunately, the report under discussion runs counter to this principle in many respects. EU provisions to reduce methane emissions are indeed important, but the proposals before us do not take into account the specificities of Member States. Reduction an…

17 Apr

2023

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Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System - Monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport - Carbon border adjustment mechanism - Social Climate Fund - Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation (debate)

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Mr. President, please. After long negotiations, agreement was reached on the key elements of the EU climate package. We have been waiting for this moment for a long time, but our joy is by no means cloudless. We can say that while some proposals are expected to have little environmental benefit, one thing is certain: these measures will lead to significant increases in energy prices. The adoption …

29 Mar

2023

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Fluorinated Gases Regulation - Ozone-depleting substances (debate)

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Mr. President, please. Reducing fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances is essential for the fight against climate change and the health of our citizens. It is important to revise the limit values currently in force, but any new measures must be proportionate and duly justified. Unfortunately, the EP proposal does not correspond to this. It is important to understand that some …

14 Mar

2023

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Data Act (debate)

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Dear Madam President, Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. The swift and secure use of data is one of the keys to economic development in the EU. This proposal is an important step towards more efficient and transparent data sharing and the digital transition, the primary objective of which is to protect the interests of European citizens. It is therefore essential to create a clear and stable legislative…