Mr. President, dear colleagues, the Romanians sent a clear signal in the presidential elections that they want our country to remain in the European Union and that they reject the extremist discourse. They showed the whole of Europe their attachment to democracy. I unequivocally supported the vote for the continuation of the pro-European path, when perhaps others no longer believed that we could s…
Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, mental health at work can no longer be treated as a secondary issue. Half of European workers face psychosocial risks, ranging from overwork and insecurity to lack of support in the face of work-related stress, and the effects at work are felt directly: exhaustion, anxiety, decreased productivity, but especially people who feel invisible and alone.…
7May
2025
EN
Speech
EU support for a just, sustainable and comprehensive peace in Ukraine (debate)
Madam President, dear colleagues, when we speak about a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, we must look beyond military assistance support. We must look into the eyes of those who are suffering the most: the children. Children who have lost their homes, their schools, their sense of safety. Children who go to sleep with fear instead of lullabies. One in five has lost a family member or a friend. M…
6May
2025
RO
Speech
A revamped long-term budget for the Union in a changing world (debate)
Mr President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, the future long-term European budget is not just an accounting exercise – it is the moment when we decide what kind of Europe we want. I stand for a Union that protects, invests and leaves no one behind. That is why we have come up with concrete proposals to this proposal of the European Parliament. We are asking for more money for education, so that yo…
2Apr
2025
EN
Speech
Recent legislative changes in Hungary and their impact on fundamental rights (debate)
(Reacting to the speaker holding up a sign on a sheet of paper) As always, I have to remind everyone that you are not allowed, of course, to show any kind of signs in these premises.
2Apr
2025
EN
Speech
Recent legislative changes in Hungary and their impact on fundamental rights (debate)
The next item is the debate on the Council and Commission statements on recent legislative changes in Hungary and their impact on fundamental rights (2025/2631(RSP)).
Mr President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, cohesion policy is one of the most powerful European instruments. It is a concrete expression of solidarity between the Member States and the regions of the Union. Without it, Europe would split in two, between the developed regions and the regions left behind. With this mid-term review, we have the chance to correct the current shortcomings, accelerate…
Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, when fires, floods or medical crises occur, examples of European solidarity are appreciated by everyone. These situations show that a crisis-ready Union is a necessity. We need concrete, measurable and fair action for all Member States. A few years ago we came up with an initiative that was adopted by the European Parliament on the creation of j…
13Mar
2025
EN
Speech
European Schools Alliance: potential to achieve the European education area by driving innovation, enhancing mobility and championing inclusivity (debate)
Mr President, Commissioner, education is a foundation of a united, competitive and inclusive Europe. To shape the future, we must invest in education, skills, knowledge, values and mobility. The European Schools Alliance has the potential to become a game changer in achieving the European Education Area, bringing together innovation, mobility and inclusivity to create a truly borderless learning e…
I want to remind all speakers about the language that they are using. There are specific rules on this and we all have to comply with those respecting politeness.
The next item is the debate on the Commission statement on accelerating the phase-out of Russian gas and other Russian energy commodities in the EU (2025/2571(RSP)).
Please also take into consideration that interpretation is needed for your speeches. So if you speak too fast, it will be complicated for the interpretation.
Madam Vice-President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, 80 million adults in the European Union do not have basic digital skills. 20% of young Europeans risk entering the labour market without adequate skills and 40% of employers say they cannot find a skilled workforce. The figures show that we need to act now. The Union of Skills can be an important step for the future. However, education and skill…
10Mar
2025
RO
Speech
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Madam President, dear colleagues, Romania reached a historic milestone 18 years after accession: €100 billion in non-reimbursable European funds. The amount represents concrete investments in better paid hospitals, schools, infrastructure and jobs. But this result was not guaranteed. It took work to ensure that Romania receives and uses these financial resources. In recent years, through my work i…
10Mar
2025
RO
Speech
Establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova (debate)
Madam Vice-President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, the growth plan for the Republic of Moldova represents a significant investment of the European Union in its economic and social development, but above all a signal of trust in the citizens of the Republic of Moldova. The €1.9 billion is not just a solidarity check, but a strong commitment to modernisation, stability and European integration. Th…
10Mar
2025
RO
Speech
Cutting red tape and simplifying business in the EU: the first Omnibus proposals (debate)
Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, simplification of the rules is necessary. I repeated this here, in plenary, several times, when the Commission kept introducing new rules. But we must not create new inequalities or penalise entrepreneurs who have already met European standards. In the Omnibus proposal we see useful measures, such as cutting red tape for SMEs or facilitating public procuremen…