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BG Written Statement

Protecting bees: advancing the EU's New Deal for Pollinators (debate)

Bees are an indispensable element of our ecosystem. Over 75% of the main crops in Europe depend directly on their pollination. Without bees, there is no food, no biodiversity, no sustainable agriculture. And yet the bees disappear. The reasons are clear: pesticides, climate change, disease, habitat loss. We have enough scientific evidence and alarming signals from beekeepers across the Union. We c…

17 Sep

2026

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An EU health workforce crisis plan: sustainability of healthcare systems and employment and working conditions in the healthcare sector (debate)

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Madam President, the medical crisis is not a warning for the future, it is a reality every day for thousands of Europeans who do not have access to a doctor at all, especially in rural, remote and depopulating areas. It is also a reality in the daily lives of many healthcare workers who are forced to work overtime on a systematic basis. For countries like Bulgaria, the problem is even more acute. …

15 Sep

2026

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Defence (joint debate)

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Madam President, Commissioner, colleagues, we support the aim of the regulation to speed up permits for defence readiness projects. Europe is investing more in defence, and we need to turn that investment into real capabilities and infrastructure to support them faster. But speed cannot come at the expense of safety. We have worked to make sure that shorter deadlines do not mean weaker environment…

9 Jul

2026

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An updated regulatory framework for wool (debate)

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Mr President, today's debate is proof that any topic that affects people matters to the European Parliament. At first glance, the issues raised about the wave may seem purely technical, but for many farmers in Europe, especially in mountainous, semi-mountainous and poorer regions, it is a matter of survival. Sheep farming is not just one of the livestock sectors, it sustains life in rural areas, p…

7 Jul

2026

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2025 Commission report on Moldova (debate)

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Mr President, Moldova deserves the strong and consistent support of the European Parliament. Despite the war at its borders, hybrid attacks and constant external pressure, the country shows resilience and commitment to its European path. Moldova’s European perspective must remain a non-partisan national priority, based on democracy, social justice, the rule of law and real benefits for citizens. W…

7 Jul

2026

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Presentation of the Action Plan on Cybersecurity and AI (debate)

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Mr President, Commissioner, we cannot protect our hospitals, energy grids, public administrations and elections with tools that can disappear because of a decision taken in Washington or somewhere else outside the EU. Of course, we should cooperate with the United States, with companies and with other partners, but cooperation should never mean dependency. I hope the action plan could answer three…

16 Jun

2026

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Achieving digital sovereignty and resilience for Europe, in light of recent developments affecting access to advanced AI technologies (debate)

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Mr President, Commissioner, colleagues, Europe needs digital sovereignty. We cannot remain dependent on foreign‑owned platforms, cloud services and critical technologies while speaking about strategic autonomy. But sovereignty is not simply about building more data centres or chip factories; true sovereignty means democratic control over our digital infrastructure. It means protecting citizens' da…

15 Jun

2026

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

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Dear Commissioner, Artificial Intelligence is one of the most powerful technologies of our time - it can stimulate innovation, make our economy more competitive and improve people's lives, but only if it develops under clear rules and with responsibility to society. Thanks to the Group of Socialists and Democrats, the digital omnibus has not opened the way to deregulation. We were able to defend k…

21 May

2026

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Decision of the Azerbaijani Parliament on suspending cooperation with the European Parliament (debate)

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Madam President, colleagues, the decision of the Azerbaijani Parliament to suspend cooperation with the European Parliament is deeply regrettable and sends a worrying political signal at a crucial moment for the South Caucasus. It comes precisely when there are important opportunities for progress in the Armenia‑Azerbaijan peace process and for greater regional stability: developments that the Eur…

19 May

2026

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EU–Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (joint debate)

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Mr President, Madam Kallas, colleagues, the EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement is an important step in strengthening the EU's long-term engagement in Central Asia. In times of global uncertainty, stronger cooperation between the EU and the countries of Central Asia is clearly in the strategic interest of both sides. Uzbekistan is becoming an increasingly valuable partner …

19 May

2026

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EU cybersecurity and preparedness in view of advanced AI systems (debate)

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Madam President, artificial intelligence is transforming our economies, our security environment and our democratic societies in an unprecedented speed. Europe must lead not only in innovation, but also in responsibility and resilience. The AI Act is an important step because it puts fundamental rights, transparency, human oversight and cybersecurity at the centre of advanced AI systems. But front…

18 May

2026

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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

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Mr President, environmental protection is a widely supported priority of the European Union, but good intentions do not always mean good legislation. Since the introduction of the requirement for attached caps under the Single-Use Plastics Directive, many citizens have started to signal real practical problems. Older people and people with reduced mobility have difficulty using the bottles. For ma…

18 May

2026

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European solidarity: key to securing medicine access in a shifting geopolitical era (debate)

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Commissioner, colleagues, today access to medicines is no longer just a health issue. It is a matter of security, sustainability and European sovereignty. Recent crises have clearly demonstrated Europe’s vulnerability – shortages of critical medicines, dependence on suppliers outside the European Union and supply bottlenecks. No country can solve these problems on its own. Coordinated European act…

30 Apr

2026

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How to secure a sustainable future for the EU livestock sector in light of the need to ensure food security, farmers’ resilience and the challenges posed by animal diseases? (debate)

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Madam President, livestock farming is a strategic sector for the European Union and for the livelihoods of millions of farmers. Infectious diseases remain a serious challenge. They cause serious economic and social damage. Too often resort to the seemingly easy solution - mass killing of animals. It is a past approach and a last resort with high costs for farmers, animals and society. Modern veter…

25 Mar

2026

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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

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Madam President, we are under unprecedented energy pressure. Citizens and businesses expect pragmatic solutions from us. The Emissions Trading System remains a key instrument for decarbonisation and for promoting investment in clean energy. Undermining its predictability would jeopardise our long-term competitiveness and energy transition. But in the current crisis, we need to be fl…

11 Mar

2026

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EUCO and situation in the Middle East (joint debate)

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21 Jan

2026

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Preparations for the EU-India summit (debate)

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Madam President, Madam High Representative, colleagues, the next EU-India summit is an important opportunity to strengthen a partnership that matters for Europe's economic future. India is not only one of the world's fastest growing economies, it is also a partner with whom Europe can shape a more resilient, innovative and competitive global economy. A well-designed trade agreement can help divers…

19 Jan

2026

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Framework for strengthening the availability and security of supply of critical medicinal products as well as the availability of, and accessibility of, medicinal products of common interest (debate)

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16 Dec

2025

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Presentation of the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan (debate)

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Madam President, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the European Union and affect millions of European citizens every year. I therefore welcome the development of a European plan for cardiovascular health, based on clear objectives and concrete measures. First of all, the plan must put a strong focus on prevention. This means investment in early diagnosis programmes, systema…

25 Nov

2025

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Digital Package (debate)

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Mr President, Commissioner, colleagues, today's debate is about proposals for changes that affect the very foundations of European digital legislation. Under the pretext of ‘simplification’, steps are proposed that will reduce the protection of personal data, confidentiality of communications and citizens’ rights directly protected by the Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the Europ…

13 Nov

2025

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Framework for achieving climate neutrality (A10-0223/2025 - Ondřej Knotek)

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Madam President, today we voted on the new climate law, a key instrument for the future of Europe and Bulgaria. It is not just a normative act, it is a decision whether we will live in a cleaner, more secure environment and whether we will have a more competitive economy. For Bulgaria, the stakes are particularly high. Our households and businesses are already feeling the pressure of the energy tr…

13 Nov

2025

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European Maritime Safety Agency (A10-0217/2025 - Sérgio Humberto)

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Madam President, dear colleagues, today we approved the updated regulation for EMSA, the European Maritime Safety Agency – a vital step forward for maritime safety, decarbonisation and sustainable governance. By supporting this regulation, I reaffirm my commitment to ensuring that our maritime sector adapts to the new geopolitical realities, strengthens environmental standards, and deploys modern …

23 Oct

2025

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Discontinuing seasonal time change (debate)

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Mr President, Commissioner, it is time to stop turning the arrows back and forth twice a year. Summer time was introduced with the idea of energy efficiency, but today all evidence suggests that there are no such benefits. Meta-analyses and studies from around the world confirm that the effect on energy consumption is zero, and the negatives are real. People suffer from disturbed sleep, decreased …

22 Oct

2025

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The ongoing assault on the democratic institutions and the rule of law in Bulgaria (topical debate)

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Madam President, Commissioner, on behalf of the Group of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, I declare that democracy, fundamental rights, the rule of law are the foundation of the European Union and any attack on them in any Member State is an attack on the whole Union. But also the political abuse of these issues undermines citizens' trust and is counterproductive. Over the year…

21 Oct

2025

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Institutional consequences of the EU enlargement negotiations (debate)

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Mr President, Commissioner, colleagues, this report reminds us that Europe has both the responsibility and the capacity to continue its enlargement with those partners who have already met the criteria. Enlargement and institutional reform must advance together – not as competing goals, but as mutually reinforcing processes. The prospect of EU membership remains one of the strongest engines for tr…