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The decision to impose a fine on Google: defending press and media freedom in the EU (debate)

Mr. President! The EU or the European Commission has fined Google DKK 22 billion because Google has abused its power to manipulate who is shown which ads, and abused its dominant position. In doing so, they have given themselves advantages at the expense of other media, advertisers and, not least, at the expense of European citizens. When one company both decides the rules and scores the profit, then the market is not free and democracy comes under pressure. In the EU, EU rules apply, which is why it is incredibly important for me to say a thousand, many thanks to the European Commission for using the good laws we have in the EU to use the Digital Markets Act, the DSA, etc. We need to say stop when the tech giants make their own rules and won't abide by ours. I have no doubt. We must dare to fight, even in this area. We do not want tech giants to abuse their power and threaten free and independent media. Neither citizens nor the free press should rely on platforms that put profit above truth. Because without free media, citizens lose the opportunity to make informed choices, and then we lose the core of our democracy. In the Nordic region, we have a healthy public service culture that gives citizens access to news they can trust. This creates a safeguard against polarisation and against misinformation. This is our democracy shield. I hope that we can build it on so that it will apply throughout Europe. A free Europe requires free media. Not free rein to the tech giants.

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2025

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Promoting EU digital rules: protecting European sovereignty (debate)

Mr President! Our world is more digital now than ever before. And so that we do not have a wild West, there is a need for regulation, and fortunately we have that in the EU. The DSA is a historic step in that direction. But the work doesn't stop there. Europe is under pressure from foreign tech giants and from foreign governments. But they shouldn't be allowed to control our digital lives. For too many years, their business models have been exploiting the data, privacy and mental well-being of Europeans. This is especially true of our children. Social media is flooding with addictive content, manipulation, advertising and other dangerous content. And our children, yes, they have become addicted to the screens. We must not accept that. We need to protect our children. And here the EU has a special responsibility. Mrs Virkkunen, You and I know that it is the EU that must lead the way. We are the only place in the world that makes digital rules with citizens at the centre. That is why we also need to go a step further in protecting our children online. We must make addictive design illegal. We need a Europe-wide age limit for social media. Many countries are underway. Denmark has yesterday proposed an age limit of 15 years. We need to be clear: Foreign tech giants and foreign governments should not be allowed to dictate our digital lives and especially not our children's digital lives. We need rules.

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Oct

2025

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Europe’s automotive future – reversing the ban on the sale of combustion cars in the EU (topical debate)

The next item on the agenda is the topical debate requested by the political group ECR (Rule 169) - Europe's automotive future - reversing the ban on the sale of combustion cars in the EU. I would like to remind Members that for this debate, there is no catch-the-eye procedure and no blue-card questions will be accepted.

8

Oct

2025

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Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

The minutes of the previous sitting are available. Are there any comments? No. The minutes are approved.

8

Oct

2025

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Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize DP51291 (B10-0407/2025) (vote)

The next vote is on the objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize DP51291 (see minutes, item [7.10]).

8

Oct

2025

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EU political strategy on Latin America (A10-0171/2025 - Davor Ivo Stier) (vote)

The next vote is on the EU political strategy on Latin America (see minutes, item [7.9]).

8

Oct

2025

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Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/001 BE/BelGaN - Belgium (A10-0163/2025 - Bogdan Rzońca) (vote)

The next vote is on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/001 BE/BelGaN - Belgium (see minutes, item [7.8]).

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Oct

2025

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Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/002 DE/Goodyear 2 - Germany (A10-0168/2025 - Olivier Chastel) (vote)

The next vote is on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/002 DE/Goodyear 2 - Germany (see minutes, item [7.7]).

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Oct

2025

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Draft amending budget No 2/2025: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to expenditure (A10-0165/2025 - Victor Negrescu) (vote)

The next vote is on the draft amending budget No 2/2025: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to expenditure (see minutes, item [7.6]).

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Oct

2025

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Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (A10-0160/2025 - Li Andersson) (vote)

The next vote is on the guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (see minutes, item [7.5]).

8

Oct

2025

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Withdrawal of the European Union from the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) (A10-0186/2025 - Bernd Lange) (vote)

The next vote is on the withdrawal of the European Union from the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) (see minutes, item [7.4]).

8

Oct

2025

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EC-Côte d’Ivoire Fisheries Partnership Agreement – Protocol on the implementation of the Agreement for 2025-2029 (A10-0159/2025 - Ton Diepeveen) (vote)

The next vote is on the EC-Côte d’Ivoire Fisheries Partnership Agreement – Protocol on the implementation of the Agreement for 2025-2029 (see minutes, item [7.3]).

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Oct

2025

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Strengthening of the position of farmers in the food supply chain (A10-0161/2025 - Céline Imart) (vote)

The next vote is on the strengthening of the position of farmers in the food supply chain (see minutes, item [7.2]).

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Oct

2025

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Amending certain CAP Regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties (A10-0164/2025 - André Rodrigues) (vote)

The first vote is on amending certain CAP Regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties (see minutes, item [7.1]).

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Oct

2025

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Voting time

The next item is the vote.

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Oct

2025

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United response to recent Russian violations of the EU Member States’ airspace and critical infrastructure (debate)

I think it is clear to everyone that the war has evolved over time. First it was Ukraine that was hit, and we in Denmark have spent an incredible amount of money to support Ukraine, because they are actually our protection and our security. That's why we need it. And we have seen drones coming in lately, not only in Denmark but in large parts of Europe, which is why we need to be better at dealing with it. But make no mistake, because I think that the moment we have mastered the drone defense in Europe, the Russians will move on to something else. Then they go to our energy infrastructure, then they go to our IT systems and so on. We are in a hybrid war. We have to keep up. It costs a lot of money and we need to hurry. But every time we close one hole, I think they'll find another. So we have to stand together, and that's the answer.

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Oct

2025

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United response to recent Russian violations of the EU Member States’ airspace and critical infrastructure (debate)

Madam President! As we have heard several times here, in recent weeks we have seen drones close airports in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Poland, many, many places. They have hovered over military bases in Europe and civilian infrastructure, and this has created uncertainty for the citizens of Europe. Because when the planes stand still and the airspace closes, people feel that the threat is close. But you know what? This is exactly what Russia wants. They want to create fear, doubt and division. Our answer must be the opposite. We need to create security and unity. No member state can stand alone in the face of these hybrid attacks. When an airspace is hit, the whole of Europe is hit, which is why it is up to the EU to act and act. I fully support the work of the European Commission and the Council on a drone wall, a common shield that is important. We must do everything we can to protect each other. We must take responsibility, but first and foremost we must stand together, we must not go to Putin's business, we need to stand together, and we do this by investing together in Europe.

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2025

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Common agricultural policy (joint debate)

The next item is the joint debate on: – the report by André Rodrigues, on behalf of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, on amending certain CAP regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties (COM(2025)0236 – C10-0086/2025 – 2025/0236(COD)) (A10-0164/2025); and. – the report by Céline Imart, on behalf of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, on strengthening the position of farmers in the food supply chain (COM(2024)0577 – C10-0209/2024 – 2024/0319(COD)) (A10-0161/2025).

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2025

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The EU’s role in supporting the recent peace efforts for Gaza and a two-state solution (debate)

The debate is closed.

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Oct

2025

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The EU’s role in supporting the recent peace efforts for Gaza and a two-state solution (debate)

Thank you very much, dear colleague. I have closed the microphone, so people can't hear you. The thing is that we have a lot of speakers, also for catch-the-eye, and I want to take as many as possible. The more you stick to your speaking time, the easier it is for me to give more colleagues the floor.

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2025

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Approval of the minutes of the sitting

The minutes of this sitting will be submitted to Parliament for its approval tomorrow, at the beginning of the afternoon. I wish everyone a nice evening.

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Oct

2025

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Agenda of the next sitting

The next sitting is tomorrow, Tuesday 7 October, 2025, starting at 09:00. The agenda has been published and is available on the European Parliament's website.

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2025

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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

That concludes the item.

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2025

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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

The next item is the one‑minute speeches under Rule 179. For the one‑minute speeches, you are invited to take the floor from your seat.

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Oct

2025

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Revision of the Visa Suspension Mechanism (debate)

Many thanks to you too, rapporteur. The debate is closed and the vote will be held tomorrow.