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Jan

2023

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The Global Gateway Initiative (debate)

– Mr President, dear Members, this was a very interesting debate. It was a pleasure for me to listen to the points you made. I think it is also a very useful discussion. Of course, I will take your comments and convey them to Commissioner Urpilainen as it’s her file. But nevertheless I want to comment on some of the things which were said here. I understood that many of you are worried about the a…

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Jan

2023

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The Global Gateway Initiative (debate)

– Mr President, honourable Members, thank you for this opportunity to give you an update on the implementation of the Global Gateway Strategy. Through Global Gateway and its Team Europe initiatives we aim to address the world’s most pressing challenges: the infrastructure gap; the digital divide; climate change; pandemic recovery; increasing inequalities; and preparation for future health crises. …

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Jan

2023

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Small-scale fisheries situation in the EU and future perspectives (debate)

– Madam President, thank you very much for your intervention and comments. It was very interesting for me to listen to you all. I took very good note on everything you said. Let me say first a few words on the future perspectives for our small-scale and coastal fishers. Ensuring generational renewal of well-trained fishers is essential and will be one of the key tasks we will need to address joint…

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Jan

2023

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Small-scale fisheries situation in the EU and future perspectives (debate)

– Madam President, honourable Members, I would like to thank the rapporteur, Mr Pimenta Lopes, and the shadow rapporteurs for this report. The Commission welcomes the European Parliament’s contribution on the important topic of small—scale fisheries in the EU and future perspectives. As you rightly recall in your report, the small—scale and coastal fishing fleet represents nearly 75% of all fishin…

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Jan

2023

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Situation of journalists in Morocco, notably the case of Omar Radi

– Madam President, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms underpins the strong and strategic partnership the EU has built with Morocco over time and which we are committed to developing even further. The EU and Morocco have put in place a trustworthy and open dialogue. Human rights features regularly on the agenda of our discussions, and we do not shy to express our concerns to the Moro…

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Jan

2023

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The storming of the Brazilian democratic institutions

– Madam President, honourable Members, we were all shocked by the violent attacks against the heart of Brazil’s democracy on 8 January. European and world leaders were quick to condemn this unacceptable act of political violence. In a statement on behalf of the 27 Member States, we expressed our solidarity with President Lula and our full support for the democratic institutions of Brazil. Last Tue…

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Jan

2023

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Humanitarian consequences of the blockade in Nagorno-Karabakh

– Mr President, honourable Members of the European Parliament, the EU has been closely following developments around the Lachin corridor since the beginning of December 2022. In a statement issued on 13 December, the EU called on the Azerbaijani authorities to ensure freedom and security of movement along the corridor, in line with commitments deriving from the trilateral statement of 9 November 2…

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Dec

2022

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Action plan to boost long-distance and cross-border passenger rail (short presentation)

– Madam President, honourable Members. First, I would like to thank the rapporteur, Ms Tardino, and the members of the TRAN Committee for this own-initiative report and their support for the analysis and the initiatives presented in the action plan to boost long-distance and cross-border passenger rail. As stated in the action plan, the Commission will continue with the enforcement of the full and…

12

Dec

2022

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Addressing persistent challenges in the aviation sector and the impacts on passengers, workers, capacity and safety (debate)

– Madam President, thank you for the contributions to this debate. I appreciate your concerns for the sector and your support in ensuring its safe and sustainable recovery. I would say that not all of you are right, and especially those who are criticising the level of protection for the rights of passengers. I’m repeating the fact that the main problem here, when there is congestion and there are…

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Dec

2022

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Addressing persistent challenges in the aviation sector and the impacts on passengers, workers, capacity and safety (debate)

– Madam President, thank you for putting this debate on the agenda. Aviation has faced unprecedented challenges in the past couple of years. COVID was a huge blow. Not only did traffic drop to zero, but we saw how difficult it is to scale back after two years of travel restrictions. The financial consequences of the COVID crisis will weigh on the sector for a long time. Add to this the war in Ukra…

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Oct

2022

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Sustainable maritime fuels (FuelEU Maritime Initiative) - Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (debate)

– Mr President, colleagues, honourable Members, for a very interesting debate. I think I addressed at the beginning some of the amendments and questions you have around these two files. The debate was very interesting also. It shows that we are in the make of two very important legislative files. Some have doubts. Some would like more ambition. But I think we have to keep in mind that this is for …

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Oct

2022

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Sustainable maritime fuels (FuelEU Maritime Initiative) - Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (debate)

– Mr President, honourable Members, Rapporteurs, Shadow Rapporteurs. First, I would like to thank everybody who was involved in this dossier’s reports on the FuelEU Maritime Regulation and Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation. I really appreciate the efforts made by everybody to reach such broad majorities around the compromises. It is very good to see these key proposals moving forward, as…

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Oct

2022

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Impact of new technologies on taxation: crypto and blockchain (debate)

– Madam President, honourable Members, thank you for the quality of the debate today, which reflects the quality of your report. It is clear that new technologies will impact our tax systems. To ensure that this impact is positive and to achieve tax fairness and tax compliance through these technologies, we need to act in a coordinated manner at EU level. Your report contributes to this effort and…

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Oct

2022

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Impact of new technologies on taxation: crypto and blockchain (debate)

– Madam President, thank you. Honourable Members, I want to thank you on behalf of Commissioner Gentiloni for your report on the impact of new technologies (including crypto and blockchain) on taxation. Let me particularly thank the rapporteur, Madam Pereira, for the excellent work and for the opportunity to discuss this very important topic with you. Let me start with some remarks linked to the c…

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Oct

2022

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Striving for a sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture: the way forward (debate)

– Madam President, thank you for the very interesting debate tonight and for the interventions and comments. I would like to say a couple of words to address some of the issues you have raised. Of course, it is important to use sustainable feed ingredients in EU aquaculture. This is an important aspect of the environmental performance of aquaculture, as mentioned in the Commission’s strategic guid…

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Oct

2022

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Striving for a sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture: the way forward (debate)

– Madam President, firstly, I would like to thank the rapporteur, Ms Aguilera, as well as the shadow rapporteurs for this very important report, which the Commission welcomes. Following the Council conclusions of July this year and the opinions of the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of last year, your report rounds up the broad support of the major EU instit…

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Oct

2022

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Momentum for the Ocean: strengthening Ocean Governance and Biodiversity (debate)

– Madam President, thank you once again for this important debate and also for helping us to raise public awareness about the importance of the ocean. We face a ‘now or never’ moment when it comes to addressing the triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Ambitious outcomes of the COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh and the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Montreal are cruci…

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Oct

2022

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Momentum for the Ocean: strengthening Ocean Governance and Biodiversity (debate)

– Madam President, let me thank you for the welcome opportunity to have this discussion today on ocean governance and biodiversity. The ocean is our planet’s life-support system. And still, debates like this one are needed to keep the spotlight on the ocean and to reiterate our joint commitment towards better management and protection of our oceans. Honourable Members, the ocean is not doing well.…

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Sep

2022

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Renewable Energy Directive (debate)

– Mr President, honourable Members, it was a pleasure for me to listen to you. It is acknowledged by the whole House that the legislation in front of you is very important. I really hope that your vote tomorrow will reflect the solid position of the Parliament and you will have a good compromise on this so that negotiations with the Council would be possible and smooth. It is important because it’…

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Sep

2022

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Renewable Energy Directive (debate)

– Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, it’s a pleasure to join you today. Commissioner Simpson is currently in the college presenting the emergency energy package, and she asked me to take her place here to present the Commission’s position on the Renewable Energy Directive. No need to say this is an important file. I would like to thank the rapporteur, Mr Pieper, the members of the ITRE and ENVI c…

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Dec

2021

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Barriers to the free movement of goods (debate)

– Mr President, I would like to thank the honourable Members very much for this debate. I think we are very much aligned, as we always were, on supporting the internal market and the free movement of goods. I’m saying that we are aligned and you need to recognise that, at the peak of the trouble with the shutting down of frontiers and long queues of trucks because of the COVID restrictions, the Co…

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Dec

2021

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Barriers to the free movement of goods (debate)

– Mr President, honourable Members, since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the Commission has emphasised the importance of the green lanes, as they are vital in order to preserve the EU-wide operation of supply chains and the functioning of the single market for goods during these difficult times. The free movement of goods is a key principle of European law. Traffic restrictions can be quali…

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Dec

2021

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Stocktaking of the European Year of Rail (debate)

– Mr President, I would like to thank honourable Members for all their comments. I’m pleased to note their enthusiasm and support for the European Year of Rail, not just as a showcase for what rail means and will be in our lives in Europe, but as an essential part of our transport system. Regarding the next steps, when we talk about the passengers, night trains included, you have seen in the actio…

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Dec

2021

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Stocktaking of the European Year of Rail (debate)

– Mr President, one year ago I addressed this European Parliament plenary to thank you for your support to adoption of the decision to declare 2021 the European Year of Rail. One year later, I’m very happy to be with you again to take stock of what we have achieved and to outline what the year has delivered. As the end of the European Year of Rail is approaching, I can confidently say that there i…

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Dec

2021

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EU response to the transport poverty (debate)

– Mr President, it is, as usual, a pleasure to listen to colleagues here in the House and you are all very much up with the times with your debates, and I can see what is worrying you. It is worrying what is going on right now in Europe with energy prices but we have to be aware and differentiate a bit between what is actually transport policy and what is the global market and other global effects…