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2024

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Mr. President, Alba County deserves more and maybe much better. For 20 years there has been no real vision of development. The current mafia that controls Alba County using the practices of the 1990s imposes itself through threats and abuses. We proposed a detailed plan for Alba, which would bring in over 1.5 billion euros in the next ten years. We will build new medical units, we will develop the infrastructure in the Apuseni Mountains, we will reduce the price of water and garbage, we will create well-paid jobs in all areas of the county. PSD has always fought for Alba. We are the initiators of the radiotherapy department in Alba Iulia, of the heliport for emergency interventions in Apuseni, of the industrial park in Sebes, of the highway projects in the county, of the Youth Center in Teius. We also managed, through direct allocations, including using European money or the local development program, to finance each community, including the infrastructure in Alba Iulia or the projects within the Centenary of the Great Union. PSD is the real and credible alternative to PNL in Alba County and we will demonstrate with professionalism that we can develop the county and make it better known at national and European level.

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Feb

2024

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Mr. President, dear colleagues, 17 years after joining the European Union and 20 years after joining NATO, it is time for Romania to assume with maturity its membership in the two organizations. By joining the EU and NATO, Romania's population is protected against the threats posed by the Russian Federation, has had access to billions of euros for the development of the country and has benefited from several rights and opportunities. The Romanian people must defend this hard-won right against the extremist leaders of the AUR and the SOS, who would do anything to get us out of the EU and NATO. We must defend the sovereignty of Romanians by introducing EU and NATO membership in the Romanian Constitution, because this is the only way we can avoid extremist parties manipulating Parliament in the future in adopting a decision to leave the two structures, which is catastrophic from an economic and social point of view. Isolation, in fact, is poverty. The solution is to professionally strengthen Romania's profile in the EU and NATO in order to make them more efficient and closer to the needs of Romanians. I say firmly: I oppose extremism, I am Anti-Ro-Exit.

17

Jan

2024

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Improving the socio-economic situation of farmers and rural areas, ensuring fair incomes, food security as well as a just transition (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, farmers all over Europe and in my country, Romania, need the support of the European Union. You need to get out of the ivory tower and talk directly with the farmers and people living in the countryside. You can no longer impose things on them without talking to them. Farming without farmers does not exist. I have requested, in my capacity as responsible for the European budget, additional funds for agriculture and rural areas. We have obtained tens of millions of euros, but the need is much greater. Unfortunately, there was insufficient support for this area. Even you, as a representative of the anti-European conservative group to which the Gold Party belongs in Romania, are responsible for this failure. Through the petition #SateRomâneștiCuBaniEuropeanni, officially recognized by the European Parliament, we have been exposing the wishes of Romanian farmers since last summer. One of the requirements was that the subsidies received should be equal at European level. We must support the modernisation of agriculture and give more support to young farmers and all those living in rural areas. We want a decent life for European farmers.

16

Jan

2024

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Implementation of the Treaty provisions on national parliaments - Implementation of the Treaty provisions on EU citizenship (joint debate – Implementation of the Treaty provisions)

Mr President, dear colleagues, Commissioner, the European Union needs regulations for a European citizenship in the true sense of the word. Almost five years ago I started a campaign together with my colleagues from PES activists Romania, during which I collected tens of thousands of signatures from Romanians who support European citizenship. It is clear that all citizens in the Member States must enjoy all rights and be treated equally, wherever they are in the European Union. We need to ensure that documents and studies are fully recognised, that social rights and benefits can be easily transferred, including pensions and child benefits, that there are no more differences in treatment and that intra-European mobility is full. Romanians, Italians or Swedes are all Europeans, and this requires knowing our rights, as well as how the European Union works. I therefore propose the creation of a common European programme on education about Europe, which is essential for the future of the EU. If you have well-informed European citizens, we will have a truly strong Europe and Member States.

15

Jan

2024

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Mr President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, after 13 years of waiting, Romania's actual accession to the Schengen Area will begin in March this year. The process will start first with air and sea routes as well as consular mechanisms. Basically, starting with March, we will be able to travel by plane without the identity documents being checked. The goods will be able to travel by sea without additional filters and Romania will issue Schengen visas. Italy, Austria and Greece also entered in two stages. Being part of the decision-making process of the free movement zone, Romania thus enters into an irreversible process of accession to the Schengen area. I call on the European partners to continue their joint efforts in order for Romania's full accession to the Schengen area to be achieved as agreed, as soon as possible. I welcome the efforts made by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to achieve this objective and I thank my colleagues from PES activists Romania for everything they have done in recent years to convince the Member States that Romanians deserve in Schengen.

13

Dec

2023

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Implementation of the Treaty provisions on special legislative procedures (A9-0384/2023 - Victor Negrescu) (vote)

Madam President, Commissioner, colleagues, this report is key for the interinstitutional framework of the European Union, respect for the principle of mutual sincere cooperation and the role of the European Parliament. In the document – approved with a large majority in the Committee on Constitutional Affairs, with the wide support of the shadow rapporteurs, which I very much appreciated – we clearly say that decisions at EU level should not be delayed or blocked by an unjustified veto, as they were, for instance, in the last 13 years regarding the Schengen enlargement with Romania and Bulgaria. We also state that the Council needs to respect the recommendations and the rules of the Commission and of Parliament, and to engage in an open and constructive dialogue. Moreover, we need legal clarity on the use of special legislative procedures to prevent institutional blockages. Finally, and this is of crucial importance, Parliament calls upon Member States to give justification to their vetoes and votes, which should have legal explanations correlated to Treaty provisions and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and that should be in full accordance with EU values. This is fundamental for full respect of the mutual sincere cooperation principle and the rights of all EU citizens. That is why our report calls upon the European Parliament to seize the Court of Justice of the European Union when a vote or a decision does not respect these key principles of the European Union. I am also glad that this report strongly supports the accession of Romania and Bulgaria into the Schengen Area, calling for an immediate decision in favour of both countries. And we all agreed that both countries respect all the criteria and a decision should be made soon. Beyond the important legal clarification it provides, the report represents a clear political message that we are all defending the key role of our institution of the European Parliament and of the Treaties. Therefore, I call upon you to keep the strong consensus we reached in the committee and vote in favour of this report.

12

Dec

2023

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EU-US relations (debate)

Mr President, dear colleagues, Europe needs the US to be strong and the United States needs a united and democratic European Union. The US can and should count on Europe to be at its side in fighting for democracy against authoritarian leaders that seek to control the world or destroy Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. In the same time, we need the US to remain faithful to its Euro-Atlantic commitments, its support for NATO, and in being a stable, fair and trustworthy partner. For that, we have to strengthen the existing dialogue and collaboration formats by making them unbreakable and beyond political cycles. We need facts. We need to update our cooperation framework and to re-establish our strategic partnership at all levels – political, defence, economic and social. All EU members should be involved in order to empower the process and give ownership to everyone. The European Parliament actively supports a new, more integrated dimension of our US-EU cooperation. An example of this positive step forward was achieved recently for my country Romania, where together, in partnership, the US and EU offered the possibility to get access, hopefully soon, to the Schengen Area. We have to continue showing that we can achieve great things together. I am confident we will.

11

Dec

2023

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Madam President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, the chances of Romania entering the Schengen area, at least by air, have increased as a result of the adoption of a more flexible position by the Netherlands and Austria. Romania's accession to the Schengen area by air is an advantage for our country and a first stage in the process of full accession to the free movement zone, because Romanians deserve to be in Schengen. Romanian citizens will move more easily to other states in the Schengen area, earning a right they deserved. Romanians in the diaspora can return home more easily, benefiting from the many existing airports in Romania, which are now in the process of modernization. Romania will be able to transport more easily in the Schengen area products of utmost necessity, parcels or even use emergency transport using the air channel. Our country will hopefully become more attractive for investments, foreign investors and tourists. After almost 13 years of waiting, there is finally a change that many considered impossible, a hard-won step forward, a right of Romanians that no one can and should question.

11

Dec

2023

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The European Elections 2024 (debate)

Madam President, dear colleagues, we have a few months until the next European elections and things are looking worrying. In the face of losing credibility, it takes courage and leadership to convince citizens to vote. Citizens need to see the strength of their vote, they need to know the European political parties, but also their common candidates for the leadership of the European Commission. At the same time, I propose a ban on political trajectory at European level. Too many MEPs elected in a European political family have migrated to another European political group. Through their decisions, they have undermined the credibility of the European elections and betrayed the trust of citizens. Europe and the European Parliament must set the tone and regain trust in European democracy. With more transparency and clear rules, we can ensure that citizens trust the way the European Union works. Our joint proposals presented here add to the efficiency of the European Parliament elections and, in this context, I propose that we support them together.

22

Nov

2023

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This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Nikolay Denkov (debate)

Madam President, dear Prime Minister, dear Deputy Prime Minister, Romania and Bulgaria deserve to be accepted to the Schengen Area, and this needs to happen fully, and it needs to happen now. It is unacceptable for our two countries to be left out, even though we fulfil all the Schengen criteria, and we have efficiently protected the European borders for so many years. We live, dear Prime Minister, in a difficult region, but we have always defended European values and the cohesion of our Union. We did that during difficult times in the Western Balkans. We helped build a safe Black Sea region, while maintaining a good relationship with Turkey, Georgia and the countries in the Black Sea. We are proving it once more today with the support provided to Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. Romania and Bulgaria are not second-rank Members, and people should stop looking at us this way. That is why I call upon the EU leaders to support our accession to Schengen all the way: by having a vote by the end of the year, in order to show that respecting the rules in the EU pays off.

21

Nov

2023

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2024 budgetary procedure: Joint text (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, dear fellow Members, Europe is in crisis. It's not just a statement, it's a fact. The European Union today does not have the resources to face the current challenges, whether we are talking about the war in Ukraine or rising prices, whether we are talking about migration or the digital or green transitions. The European Union's budget for next year is simply insufficient for our shared ambitions. While our global competitors are pumping huge sums into their economies, supporting their SMEs or farmers, Europe is on the brakes of populists and has a purely bureaucratic approach. I reiterate the European Parliament's call for a swift revision of the long-term European budget so that Europe has the necessary resources. In the 2024 budget, the European Social Democrats requested and obtained an increase in funds for agriculture, especially for young farmers, additional funds for education, research and youth, financial resources dedicated to the transport sector, with reference to the north-east of Romania and the infrastructure in the Danube area, support for emergency intervention mechanisms, but also for programmes dedicated to health, financing the enlargement of the Schengen area, including Romania and Bulgaria, protecting the external borders and securing our external action, especially in the Republic of Moldova, supporting social and support policies for the most disadvantaged. These core objectives of the Union need to continue to be adequately supported. The figures have no value if the implementation of programmes and projects does not lead to a better life. We call on the European Commission to increase the quality of its actions so that people can directly feel the benefits generated by the EU budget.

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Nov

2023

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Mr President, dear colleagues, I am proud to represent Alba County, Transylvania and Romania in the European Parliament and to fight for our country as Quaestor, the most important position Romania currently holds in the European legislature. I believe that our country must have a strong voice in the European decision-making process. I want to assure Romanians, and especially the citizens of Alba County, that they have in me a MEP who advocates for their rights, for the allocation of additional European funds, for the preservation of cultural heritage, such as the one in Alba Iulia, the Apuseni Mountains or in the area of Blaj, Aiud, Cugirul or Sebeș, for supporting Romanian states and young people, for respecting the dignity of Romanians in the European Union. It is up to us to seize European opportunities to develop our communities. Unfortunately, in too many areas of Romania and Alba County this opportunity was not used properly, although we have positive examples in certain localities. My door always remains open to all those who campaign for a strong Romania in the EU and for Alba County, truly modern and European.

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Nov

2023

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EU enlargement policy 2023 (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, by the decision of the European Commission to recommend the start of accession negotiations with the European Union for the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, an important, historic step towards the reunification of Europe is being taken. The citizens of the two states thus receive a message of support and solidarity that is absolutely necessary in order to be able to continue to fight for European values and against the permanent aggression carried out by the Russian Federation. As a Romanian, I am very happy to see that our brothers from the Republic of Moldova are getting closer to being with us again, this time in the European Union. I am glad that the message sent a few weeks ago by the European Parliament itself, through the resolution approved by our legislature, which we have recorded and supported, has been taken into account by the European executive. It is now time for European leaders to approve these requests without any further delay or conditionality. At the same time, by conferring the status of candidate country to Georgia, we ensure that around the Black Sea we build a basin of European democracy. Together we manage to make the European Union the home of all the states in Central and Eastern Europe.

18

Oct

2023

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Presentation of the Court of Auditors' annual report 2022 (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, we have a duty to protect European taxpayers' money and to ensure that European resources reach the real beneficiaries. We can do this through more transparency, clear rules, well-trained staff and better coordination. In this regard, we welcome the annual report of the European Court of Auditors, a key institution for the proper functioning of the European Union, which thus proves that European democratic control mechanisms exist. Imagine what Europe would have looked like without such verification and control tools. At the same time, we must mention that difficulties have arisen in the implementation of programmes with European funding, in the context of the overlapping of several funding mechanisms. That is why we call for better means of prevention and information, but also for greater willingness on the part of the European Commission to explain and present also to the European Parliament how it uses European funds. We need close cooperation between all European institutions so that we implement joint programmes and ensure that our resources are used efficiently, fairly and transparently.

18

Oct

2023

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A true geopolitical Europe now (topical debate)

Madam President, dear colleagues, Europe cannot afford to withdraw and isolate itself from global problems, because what we are ignoring today can become a problem tomorrow. The lack of a firm response to the case of the Russian Federation, the absence of a coherent strategy on China, the weak strategy in Africa and the Middle East or the postponement of the enlargement of the European Union show our common limits. We need clear decisions, unity at European level, precise intervention tools and extremely categorical responses. A true geopolitical Europe will start accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, will clarify the process of integration of the Western Balkan countries, will support the path of peace in the Middle East and will find solutions to combat migration in partnership with the states of origin. We need a bolder foreign policy, better coordination and an active role at global level. This is why we need to show a clear position on the terrorist attack committed by Hamas in Israel. We must firmly and clearly reject terrorism, antisemitism and hate speech. Let's move beyond image games and re-establish the serious and coherent role of the European Union.

17

Oct

2023

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Schengen area: digitalisation of the visa procedure - Schengen area: amending the Visa Sticker Regulation (Joint debate – Schengen area)

Madam President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, the Schengen area is constantly evolving in order to meet the security needs of the Member States. Digitalisation of the process and updating of legislation are normal steps in the process of adapting to new requirements. As the Social Democratic Group responsible for the European budget, I have requested and obtained over the last three years the allocation of additional funds for the protection mechanisms of the external border of the European Union and the implementation of the Schengen acquis. A recurrent and specific request was linked to the immediate accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area, an element explicitly included in the European budgets approved in recent years as a result of negotiations between the European Parliament and the Council. Even if the budget allocated to the Schengen area has increased, even if there have been dedicated funds and projects for Romania and Bulgaria, even if the two states implement to the highest standards the requirements of the free movement zone, further accession to the Schengen area is unfairly refused. This can also be seen in the implementation of the regulations debated today. You know the conclusion: expand the Schengen area with Romania and Bulgaria.

17

Oct

2023

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General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 - all sections (debate)

Mr President, dear Commissioner, dear representatives of the Council, dear colleagues, the European Parliament, in particular the Social Democrats in this House, are clear in saying that we need an urgent revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework. The European Union needs a budget that can provide adequate answers to the current needs and challenges, while preparing us for the future. We need a budget that protects EU citizens, allows us to deal with global competition from non-democratic countries, win the war in Ukraine and face the challenges in the Middle East, maintain world peace, fight terrorism and hate speech, and protect our way of life. This is not just a statement. With only 1% of our combined national budgets, the European Union, including Member States, will become irrelevant, fragile in front of the Russian Federation, incapable of dealing with the impact of the inflation and of the war, of achieving a fair digital and green transition, or increasing the standard of living for our people. The Social Democrats in the European Parliament are not going to accept peanuts from the Council, and would use all means available to push for a citizens-oriented budget. That is why we asked for more funds for key policies in the field of health and education, for the Civil Protection Mechanism essential in dealing with disasters for agriculture and energy – in order to keep prices low, help young farmers and protect vulnerable consumers – for international actions, in particular the Republic of Moldova or Ukraine, or for border protection and the Schengen enlargement with Romania and Bulgaria. We also were clear in saying that we need to tackle the impact of inflation on EU programmes, in particular on our youth and educational Erasmus projects. Unfortunately, Europe is paying more for interest rates to the banks than for our flagship programme. Contrary to what populists would say, the Parliament is not asking for more money, but sufficient funds for what Member States and the Commission have already pledged without even consulting us. Member States already received a reduction of 22% of their contribution to the EU budget, due to the success of the European own resources. What we are saying is that for 2024, we need a budget that brings hope in Europe and convinces our citizens that the European election can offer them the possibility to build a better, united European Union.

16

Oct

2023

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Madam President, obviously, like the other speakers earlier, everyone has certainly come up with a speech that has already been written. But now, as we speak here in the plenary of the European Parliament, as mentioned earlier, two people have been killed in Brussels in the event of an attack. An attack that was claimed by an assailant, who in the film he made, claims membership in the Islamic State. This shows the need for a clear response from the European Union and the Member States in everything that means actively combating religious extremism, anti-Semitism and hate speech. We cannot ignore such events. We cannot sit here in this building and simply ignore what is happening outside the European Parliament. So, on the one hand, we express our condolences to the families and, at the same time, I hope that we realize even tonight the need to react coherently and to come up with rapid measures because, whether we are approaching the elections for the European Parliament or not, if we do nothing, at the end of the day, the citizens will punish us by their vote.

5

Oct

2023

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The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+) (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, the internet must be a safe space for our children. We need to find a balance between the opportunities and freedom offered by the online environment and the challenges related to the internet. What is illegal in society must also be illegal in the online space. We can no longer tolerate our children falling victim to online bullying, being manipulated by malicious people, or being subjected to inappropriate content and their data being used illegally. As I proposed in my report on the digitalisation of education, endorsed by the European Parliament, we need youth- and children-friendly digitalisation. Through digital education, child-friendly tools, counselling and support mechanisms, but above all by empowering digital platforms and internet providers, we can make the digital space safe again. Children are naturally attracted to innovation and we cannot keep them away from technology, but it is our duty to explain to them how they can use the Internet for their own benefit, in a safe, enjoyable and even useful way. Certainly, by acting at European level, we can find solutions to all these challenges.

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Oct

2023

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Taking stock of Moldova's path to the EU (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, the Republic of Moldova is ready to take the step forward towards the European Union, and this must be confirmed by a positive report this autumn by the European Commission, which will quickly start the negotiations for accession to the European Union. The citizens of the Republic of Moldova are waiting for this message of support from the European Union, in the difficult context they are experiencing, as the implementation of the next package of necessary reforms will be difficult and costly. At the same time, there is a need to supplement the European funds for the Republic of Moldova, including through the allocation of pre-accession funds. These new European resources must reach citizens with a view to raising the standard of living and developing their communities. Last but not least, all interconnection projects between the Republic of Moldova, the European Union and Romania must be financially supported. This means that all the steps by which new economic ties are created, in the field of energy or culture and education, by which the influence of the Russian Federation is limited, are real solutions to support the European path of the Republic of Moldova. After decades of propaganda, the battle for the minds and values of Moldovans is still ongoing. Let's win it for good!

3

Oct

2023

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Interim report on the proposal for a mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 (debate)

Madam President, Commissioner, Secretary of State, dear colleagues, the long-term European budget no longer meets our current needs. We don't have enough money for our common goals. A rapid revision of the long-term budget is needed to respond to new economic and political realities and demands. It is unacceptable that we are currently spending more on interest at banks than we are allocating to our flagship ‘Erasmus’ programme. The European budget must be an engine for economic growth, capable of generating a better standard of living and the sustainable development of all European regions. The challenge of the European budget is, in fact, a struggle for what kind of Europe we all want. If we want a strong, cohesive and fair Europe, we need a budget consistent with our collective ambitions. Unfortunately, there are anti-European voices who want a smaller Europe, fragile in the face of our external competitors and unable to cope with the Russian Federation. If these voices gain ground, existing EU-funded projects in all our communities will disappear. Let us convince European governments to accept a revision of the European long-term budget that translates the European Union's priorities effectively and responds to new challenges.

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Oct

2023

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Madam President, dear colleagues, I was supposed to speak today about the future of Europe and the Franco-German proposal to reform the EU. But what happened today, on the occasion of the opening of the academic year in Romania, prompted me to change the theme. An extremist party decided to politicize education by promoting fascist political propaganda materials in universities, which incited hatred and directly attacked the teachers of the National School of Political and Administrative Studies. This type of manifestation, assumed by extremist leaders, is contrary to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, but also to the principles of autonomy and freedom of expression, which characterize the academic environment. As Vice-Chair of the European Parliament's Education Committee, I stand in solidarity with my fellow teachers from the SNSPA, and with the university's students, and I call on the European Commission to react publicly to these types of anti-democratic actions directed against education. Any step back in protecting freedom of thought in academia means a step back in protecting democracy and European values.

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Sep

2023

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Parliamentarism, European citizenship and democracy (debate)

Mr President, dear colleagues, we need to democratise access to European information. We need to raise awareness of the European Union, explain to European citizens what their rights and obligations are, improve access to European democratic mechanisms so as to bring the European institutions closer to citizens. Europe must be accessible everywhere, both in European capitals and in smaller communities, for example in the villages of the Apuseni Mountains. It must be accessible for those with high incomes, but also for those with low financial possibilities. The European Union is us and must become ours again. It is the only way to prevent anti-Europeans and pro-Russians from gaining ground in the upcoming European Parliament elections. In this respect, together with my colleagues from PES Activists Romania, I started an extensive information campaign on how the European Union works. I also continue to support the need to introduce courses on the European Union in all schools in the Member States. We need to show the importance of the European Parliament and the significant stake of the June 2024 elections for our common future and that of the citizens we represent.

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Sep

2023

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Opening of negotiations of an agreement with the United States of America on strengthening international supply chains of critical minerals (debate)

Mr President, colleagues, in managing the crisis that we are facing, the European Union and the United States have to strengthen the transatlantic partnership by developing their cooperation on all levels. This includes being prepared together for the challenges raised by the new economy and technological transitions. In this regard, the future of our economies depends on our access to critical raw materials and minerals. We have to make sure all European countries have access to the opportunities offered by these materials. We also need to develop exploration and exploitation capacities in the Member States that have such resources, like it is the case of my country, Romania. But most of all we have to develop manufacturing capacities in Europe while protecting our supply chains from our global non—democratic competitors. Partnering up with the United States seems an adequate solution. That is why we have to accelerate the process while being transparent and open about our common goals.

12

Sep

2023

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Ukrainian grain exports after Russia’s exit from the Black Sea Grain Initiative (debate)

Mr President, dear colleagues, Ukraine's grain is essential for meeting global needs, for keeping prices at acceptable levels and for Ukraine's economy. But we cannot put all the pressure on the frontline states alone. In the case of Romania, a state that makes considerable efforts and ensures the transit of more than half of the Ukrainian grain, the export capacity through its ports will be doubled through the efforts of the government. However, common European mechanisms are needed to implement this process. The grains must reach where they are needed, not be stopped on the road by traders greedy. I call for the creation of a European transit mechanism for Ukrainian grain, from producer to final consumer in developing countries. The European Union must be involved and finance product monitoring, transport, grain quality, trade and export operations in their entirety, while providing frontline countries with funding for transport activities and supporting local farmers. We need solidarity from Europe with border countries.