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2026

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Attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania (debate)

(In response to off-mic comments from Petras Gražulis) Is that an additional question or just a call in between?

21

Jan

2026

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Attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania (debate)

I will now explain the rules for blue cards again: 30 seconds for questions, 30 seconds for the answers. The button for the blue card must be pressed during the original speech. Afterwards we cannot accept it. I hope that is clear for the next rounds.

21

Jan

2026

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Attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania (debate)

There are always 30 seconds for the question and 30 seconds for the answer. There is also another blue card from Mr Sinkevičius.

21

Jan

2026

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Attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania (debate)

The next item on the agenda is the debate on the Commission statement on the attempted takeover of Lithuanian public service broadcasting and the threat to democracy in Lithuania (2026/2568(RSP)).

21

Jan

2026

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Preparations for the EU-India summit (debate)

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21

Jan

2026

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Preparations for the EU-India summit (debate)

I will explain again: the time for a blue‑card question is 30 seconds, and the time for the answer is also 30 seconds. There is a possibility to ask again, but don't stretch the time too much.

20

Jan

2026

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Tackling AI deepfakes and sexual exploitation on social media by making full use of the EU’s digital rules (debate)

The debate is closed. The session is interrupted for a brief moment and continues immediately.

20

Jan

2026

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Tackling AI deepfakes and sexual exploitation on social media by making full use of the EU’s digital rules (debate)

However, I would like to point out again from the beginning: This Parliament is directly elected by the citizens of the Parliament and not a sham Parliament. I would like to say this explicitly again. I would also ask you to respect the sovereign, namely the citizens of Europe, in this House as well.

20

Jan

2026

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Tackling AI deepfakes and sexual exploitation on social media by making full use of the EU’s digital rules (debate)

The next item on the agenda is the debate on Council and Commission statements on combating AI de-epfakes and sexual exploitation on social media by making full use of EU rules in the digital field (2026/2561(RSP)).

17

Dec

2025

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Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime (debate)

As we are running out of time, I would propose, as Mr Gražulis is also on the catch-the-eye list, that you stay on the catch-the-eye list, because I have to close now the catch-the-eye procedure. We have a long list of speakers that are foreseen. It was a first try to have this new culture of debate, but we are still limited on time. So I really beg you, when we do it next, that we really stick to questions and answers and don't debate as long in between about other things than the issue. Thank you very much for your understanding.

17

Dec

2025

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Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime (debate)

Yes, but in what form he answers, everyone decides for himself. Unfortunately, that's the case. And then you can decide for yourself: He didn't answer me. But we can't dictate how he responds to your question. Thank you very much. (Other comments) Please, let me say unfairness with regard to the Rules of Procedure - we should all be a little quieter here in the House.

17

Dec

2025

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Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime (debate)

Mr. Sieper, I must also point out to you: Where is the Point of Order? (Remarks by Mr. Sieper when the microphone is switched off) Mr. Sieper, you are asking a question. And whether or not the person who is asked answers the question is up to him. We can't tell him that. In this respect, I ask that we now continue in the debate.

17

Dec

2025

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Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime (debate)

Mr Körner, I have said exactly the same to this speaker, that he cannot speak to anything else, but to ... (In response to Mr Körner's remarks when the microphone was switched off) Mr. Sieper does not answer either. Mr Sieper has a request for a Blue card the current speaker, as did Mr Gražulis. So, I pointed out to Mr Gražulis that he is kind enough to ask a question to the current speaker and cannot simply address the previous one. I have expressly pointed this out. Mr Gražulis then asked a question to the current speaker. I cannot tell a speaker how to respond, Mr Körner, neither to you, nor to Mr Gražulis, nor to Mr Bocheński, nor to anyone else. I have this here Blue CardProceedings opened. I have duly pointed out that there is always a question to be asked. And actually, Mr. Sieper would now be with his Blue card Mr Bocheński, but Mr Bocheński has already sat down. (In response to comments from Mr Bocheński) You are here. So, Mr Sieper, do you insist? No? Please, let's go on in the debate. I tried to do it with you, to have a more lively debate, but you also have to respect and to deal with the rules. Then we can have more living debates. If it is like this, we cannot do it anymore.

17

Dec

2025

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Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime (debate)

(In response to comments from Mr Körner) We have a process that allows questions. We want to have a lively debate in this House. Now we have a lively debate because we say that we can open the blue-card system. As long as we have time to do so, I'm allowed to give the blue card to those who ask for it. I just explain. If the time is not enough, then we have to shut the blue card.

17

Dec

2025

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Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime (debate)

Mr Gražulis, are you asking your question to the actual speaker? Please, ask the actual speaker.

17

Dec

2025

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Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime (debate)

Let me explain the rules again. If we have an Blue card If you have, I can ask a second question immediately afterwards. If it doesn't come, I can't go back later. Blue card press. So, Mr Gražulis, you should have asked the second question immediately. I looked at you, you sat, you didn't react. Sorry, it's over now. (In response to statements by Mr Gražulis when the microphone is switched off) Yeah, yeah.

17

Dec

2025

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Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime (debate)

In theory, I have more Blue cards, but it is actually not possible to go back to the Blue card But only to the original speech of the speaker. I'm going to explain this so that everyone really knows the rules. When the speaker speaks, I can Blue CardAsk a question. I can then ask another question about my question. But during this ping-pong it is not possible to go into questions again. That's just for explanation. Next time directly, because I think such debates also make an exchange here in Parliament more lively.

17

Dec

2025

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Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime (debate)

We are happy to record and investigate this. We take note of this and I pass it on to the President.

17

Dec

2025

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Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime (debate)

The next item on the agenda is the report by Jean-Marc Germain and Monika Hohlmeier, on behalf of the Committee on Budgets and the Committee on Budgetary Control, on the implementation of the conditionality regime (2025/2061(INI)) (A10-0240/2025). First of all, I would like to give the floor to Jean-Marc Germain as rapporteur.

17

Dec

2025

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The urgent need to combat discrimination in the EU through the horizontal anti-discrimination directive (topical debate)

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17

Dec

2025

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Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025, in particular the need to support Ukraine, transatlantic relations and the EU’s strategic autonomy (debate)

Is there a demand? Yes, there is still a question, Mr. Ressler. Mr Ressler, please, there is an additional question. I just want to explain for those who don't know in the room: If you have a blue card, you always have the possibility to ask an additional question to that. Just to inform you about the rules we have.

17

Dec

2025

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Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025, in particular the need to support Ukraine, transatlantic relations and the EU’s strategic autonomy (debate)

(In response to comments from Mr Lagodinsky) Mr Lagodinsky, you could have asked a blue card. I cannot do it like this. Thank you.

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Dec

2025

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Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025, in particular the need to support Ukraine, transatlantic relations and the EU’s strategic autonomy (debate)

(In response to comments from a Member) Sorry, this is not possible. You can ask a blue card, and if there is no blue card, no debate in this way. Thank you very much.

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Dec

2025

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Presentation of the automotive package (debate)

I just want to explain: those who are on the speakers list, I cannot take a blue card from them. Sorry for that, but it's because we already have a delay in the time.

16

Dec

2025

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Presentation of the automotive package (debate)

The next item on the agenda is the debate on the Commission statement explaining the car package (2025/3024(RSP)) and I will start by giving the floor to Wopke Hoekstra on behalf of the Commission.