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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 t…

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 ca…

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) Ye…

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 jus…

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)

The debate is closed.

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.

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 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.

16

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.

16

Dec

2025

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Corrigenda (Rule 251) (action taken)

16

Dec

2025

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Delegated acts (Rule 114(6)) (action taken)

The recommendation for a decision not to object to an implementing act submitted by the ENVI Committee, which was adopted on Monday 15 October. December, was announced, no objections were raised within the 24 hour deadline. In accordance with Article 114(6), the Recommendation is therefore deemed to have been adopted and will be published with the texts adopted.…

16

Dec

2025

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Composition of committees and delegations

16

Dec

2025

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Presentation of the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan (debate)

26

Nov

2025

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EU strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities post-2024 (debate)

26

Nov

2025

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Implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (debate)

25

Nov

2025

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European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’) (debate)

There's a blue card from Mr. Sieper. Mr. Sieper, I ask you: I will then have to remove you from the list of spontaneous interventions – would you rather have a blue card or a spontaneous intervention? (Lukas Sieper confirmed that he wanted to ask a question about the ‘blue card’ procedure.) Blue card, okay.…

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Nov

2025

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European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’) (debate)

I would like to remind you once again that we here in this House want to treat each other with mutual respect, even if we have different political opinions.