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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…

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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 add…

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 clea…

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 comm…

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 deser…

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…

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…

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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 insufficien…

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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 …

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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 ord…

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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…

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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 …

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 al…

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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 nee…

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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 Sta…

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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 manipulat…

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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 Unio…

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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 o…

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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 hatr…

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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 communi…

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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 ra…

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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 doubl…

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Sep

2023

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Mr President, dear colleagues, parts of the drones used by the Russian army in attacks aimed at destroying Ukraine's port infrastructure were discovered on the Romanian bank of the Danube last days. The situation calls for the attention of the European authorities, which must have a common and clear reaction on this issue. The European Union must be firm in expressing its solidarity with Romania a…

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Jul

2023

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State of the SME Union (debate)

Mr President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, the European economy depends on SMEs. Over 98% of businesses in the European Union are small and medium-sized companies, produce over 70% of the value added of the European economy and generate tens of millions of jobs in all Member States. Unfortunately, this data is often ignored. The small entrepreneur is left to fend for himself, while others benefi…

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Jul

2023

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Accession to the Schengen area (short presentation)

Mr. President, Romanians can no longer wait for the whims of the right-wing politicians in Vienna. This resolution makes it very clear why last year's veto violates citizens' rights and European law. Through our amendments, we show the negative impact on the environment and the internal market, highlight the discriminations created and ask for Romania's accession to the Schengen area by the end of…