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Mar

2023

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Data Act (A9-0031/2023 - Pilar del Castillo Vera) (vote)

Madam President, I would like to request referral back to committee for interinstitutional negotiations pursuant to Rule 59(4).

14

Mar

2023

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Data Act (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, I shall be very brief in this speech. I would like to thank all the Members who have spoken for their contributions and assure them that I take good note of everything they have said. I firmly believe that the agreement reached by the vast majority of groups in the House deserves to be signed in a few minutes, when we vote, by all of us. Negotiations with the Council…

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Mar

2023

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Data Act (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, we are here to debate the Data Act. Data is the primary resource of digital technologies. The development of the cloud, big data, AI and quantum are inextricably linked to the availability of data. And with the development of the IoT, the increase in data will be exponential. By 2030, the global value of IT services could reach up to EUR 11 trillion. And we know from…

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Feb

2023

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A Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net-Zero Age (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, we are talking about boosting industrial competitiveness. This means, first, we have to foster the green and digital transition, but at the same time increase our competitiveness on the global market. We cannot only focus on building windmills. We are leaders in the chemical sector, we have a competitive manufacturing industry. All important sectors of the competitiv…

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Jan

2023

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An EU strategy to boost industrial competitiveness, trade and quality jobs (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, Madam President-in-Office of the Council, international competition today is very intense and the European Union must act with intelligence and determination. Some of our partners are already doing so, as is the well-known case of the United States with the Inflation Reduction Act. Our goal must be to strengthen competitiveness and strengthen our industry. Action mus…

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Dec

2022

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Renewable Energy, Energy Performance of Buildings and Energy Efficiency Directives: amendments (REPowerEU) (continuation of debate)

Madam President, Mr Vice-President, this morning we discussed the fourth revision of the Directive on energy from renewable sources, even before the third is agreed and adopted. This new proposal is a response, as we know, to the energy crisis caused by the Ukraine crisis which aims to further accelerate the deployment of renewable energy in the European Union. To this end, it is proposed that the…

10

Nov

2022

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A high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (debate)

Madam President, Madam Vice-President, the European institutions are making a continuous effort on cybersecurity. The creation two years ago of the European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre is a good example of this. Now the NIS 2 Directive goes one step further, and how does it go about it? By addressing the security of supply chains, by strengthening coordinati…

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Oct

2022

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Keep the bills down: social and economic consequences of the war in Ukraine and the introduction of a windfall tax (debate)

Mr President, Commissioners, Mr President-in-Office of the Council, we know that there is a great deal of concern about the exorbitant rise in prices. That is why we need decisive action by the Commission and the Member States to enable immediate action to be taken by means of temporary measures. The Commission and the Council discuss imposing a solidarity contribution on companies in the fossil f…

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Sep

2022

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EU response to the increase in energy prices in Europe (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, Minister, citizens are very concerned about the exorbitant rise in energy prices and are asking us for decision and unity of action. We need decisive action by the European Commission and a coordinated reaction by the Member States. We must be cautious when designing mechanisms of a fiscal nature that can compromise investments in our energy system. In addition, all …

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Jul

2022

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Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): Amending the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act (debate)

Mr President, the development of renewable energy is a key part of the European Union's energy policy. But if we are truly determined to reach the goal of climate neutrality by 2050, gas and nuclear power are indispensable. This is what the European Commission understands in the delegated act to be voted on tomorrow. There is no doubt that nuclear energy is emission-free and that the industrial te…

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Jun

2022

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Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System - Social Climate Fund - Carbon border adjustment mechanism - Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation - Notification under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) (joint debate – Fit for 55 (part 1))

Mr. President, Mr. Vice President. Solving the trilemma of prices, supply and environmental policy is not easy. But in this equation it is vital not to increase costs for people, industries and SMEs. Especially in a context marked by the war in Ukraine and a historic increase in electricity and gas prices. That is why, in tomorrow's vote, we should support the stabilisation of the price of CO2 by …

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May

2022

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Question Time (Commission) Europe’s Energy Autonomy: The strategic importance of renewables and energy interconnections and efficiency

I'm not going to ask the second question, if you don't mind. I renounce my subsequent thirty seconds and want to conclude this question: projects of common interest are there, it is a formula to enhance the development of infrastructure. Midcat was a project that had all the guarantees and, on the other hand, the Commission did not consider it. The question is: Will the Commission include the Midc…

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May

2022

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Question Time (Commission) Europe’s Energy Autonomy: The strategic importance of renewables and energy interconnections and efficiency

Madam President, Commissioner, Europe, for energy purposes, could be represented as a chained giant. That is, a global actor with the ability to compete strategically, but limited and burdened by being chained in the absence of strategic autonomy in energy matters. That is what has made clear to us, among many other, much more unfortunate issues, the war in Ukraine. We must act on urgent measures,…

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May

2022

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Artificial intelligence in a digital age (debate)

Madam President, Madam Vice-President, congratulations to the rapporteur Axel Voss and the shadow rapporteurs and also to the President, who has played a key role in the development of this Special Committee. Artificial intelligence has become a key driver for any economy that wants to be globally competitive and therefore has decisive strategic importance. Its impact is economic and also social a…

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Mar

2022

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Rising energy prices and market manipulation on the gas market (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, the war in Ukraine has exposed the structural weaknesses of the European Union in such a critical energy sector. For years, instead of walking towards greater independence, we have done the opposite: walking towards increasing dependence. And now we have the highest prices in the world. In recent months, gas prices have seen historic increases, up to 400 %, and already …

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Dec

2021

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Digital Markets Act (debate)

Mr President, Madam Vice-President, Commissioner, the regulation we are debating today will apply to platforms with a very significant impact on the market and which are the gateway for communication between businesses and consumers. It is pioneering legislation by addressing competition in digital markets and, in addition, it does so in a novel way. A key aspect is that national regulators will n…

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Nov

2021

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The outcome of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) (debate)

Mr President, Madam Vice-President, the United States, by its history and values, is a natural ally of Europe. Our economies are already very intertwined, but the need to strengthen that relationship has become greater as the world has become more global; the Trade and Technology Council has opened up new expectations to strengthen this alliance, especially in an area as crucial as digitalisation.…

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Oct

2021

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Joint Undertakings under Horizon Europe (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, I would like to begin by congratulating the rapporteur, Your Honor Carvalho, because she has really done an excellent job. There is no doubt that the scientific study of measurement is fundamental to all productive activities. Measurements have to meet international definitions and standards, must be accurate and must build trust. We need to modernise the metrology s…

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Oct

2021

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European solutions to the rise of energy prices for businesses and consumers: the role of energy efficiency and renewable energy and the need to tackle energy poverty (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, energy prices are experiencing extraordinary increases - as we know - which are seriously harming consumers, businesses and industries and which, moreover, are causing damage because the rise in inflation is also largely due to it. Winter is coming and the situation is going to drag on. The increases are explained by factors such as the sharp increase in demand, the …