What Elżbieta Katarzyna spoke about.

23

Oct

2024

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Need to strengthen rail travel and the railway sector in Europe (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Today, Mrs. Maląg denounced Poland and denounced her government, the PiS government, of which she was a member, which for 8 years led a prosperous stock exchange company to financial collapse by manual control, by bad business decisions and by tragic personnel decisions. Today's government and efficient managers are trying to restore this company to functioning a…

23

Oct

2024

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Findings of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on Poland's abortion law (debate)

Madam President, thank you very much. Commissioner, I'm sorry. One remark to Mr. Braun. If he is so disgusted by this Europe, the European Union, the European Parliament, the easiest way is to give up his mandate, give up this euro, the collective farm money. It's a simple matter. He'll solve the situation quickly. Ladies and gentlemen, once again we are debating in the European Parliament about t…

8

Oct

2024

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The crisis facing the EU’s automotive industry, potential plant closures and the need to enhance competitiveness and maintain jobs in Europe (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Ladies and Gentlemen, Until you want to ask the question: who has an interest in destroying the European automotive sector, a sector that is one of the pillars of the European economy? There are redundancies and the last concern of a man who does not have a job is concern for the environment. Let us acknowledge that electric cars are too expensive for many consum…

7

Oct

2024

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Need to fight the systemic problem of gender-based violence in Europe (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Once again we are meeting in this House and once again we are discussing how to tackle the problem of violence against women. And it is very sad that so many European women and children are affected by this problem. More than 62 million women over the age of 15 have experienced physical or sexual violence, not to mention economic violence…

23

Apr

2024

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European Disability Card and European Parking Card for persons with disabilities - European Disability Card and European Parking Card for persons with disabilities for third country nationals legally residing in a Member State (joint debate - Disability cards)

Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Equality and the right to free movement are fundamental principles enshrined in the Treaties of the European Union and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Unfortunately, people with disabilities often cannot benefit from them due to the lack of availability of adequate services, as well as the existence of barriers th…

23

Apr

2024

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Combating violence against women and domestic violence (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Equality between women and men, a Europe free from violence against women and girls – this is what we strive for in our work in the European Parliament. And it is a shame, ladies and gentlemen, that in the 21st century we women have to fight for our rights all the time. It is a shame that in the 21st century women and girls are affected b…

27

Feb

2024

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Driving licences (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, The Driving Licence Directive from the Committee on Transport was adopted with only one vote. Twenty-two MEPs voted in favour, twenty-one against. This shows how much controversy she has. I believe that we, as representatives of the people of Europe in the European Parliament, should create solutions that facilitate, simpli…

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Oct

2023

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Ensuring European transportation works for women (debate)

Thank you very much, Commissioner, for the positive conclusions and for noticing that change is needed and that there should be no such barriers in today's world at all. Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank all those who took part in the debate today, as well as those who worked on this report, very much. I am pleased at all that this debate has taken place today and I firmly believe that c…

2

Oct

2023

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Ensuring European transportation works for women (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Mr. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, The report that I am presenting to you today touches on a very important social topic and comes after many years of work in the Committee on Transport and the Committee on Women's Rights. I am also pleased that this topic - transport that meets women's expectations - is one of the priorities of the Spanish Presidency. I…

13

Sep

2023

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Regulation of prostitution in the EU: its cross-border implications and impact on gender equality and women’s rights (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Prostitution always involves violence against women. The victims are children, teenagers, people in poverty, fleeing the war or not knowing the language. Prostitution is not only sexual services that take place in public homes. It is also a very dangerous virtual world, of which younger and younger people are falling victim. The available…

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May

2023

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Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence – EU accession: institutions and public administration of the Union - Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence - EU accession: judicial cooperation in criminal matters, asylum and non-refoulement (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. It is appalling that domestic violence against women and children continues to be justified in some Member States today in the 21st century. Instead, she protects the embryos with all her might, looks into our bedrooms, makes decisions for a woman that sometimes lead to her death. In my country, only one in ten women report sexual violence to the police. The same goes f…

15

Mar

2023

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Women activism – human rights defenders related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, It is sad that once again from this place we have to speak, remind and call for the defence of human rights in the area of sexual, reproductive and health rights. Yesterday, Justyna Wydrzyńska was sentenced by a Polish court to 8 months of community service and found guilty of helping with a pharmacological abortion that did not take place. One can…

14

Feb

2023

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Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence: EU accession (continuation of debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. It is a shame that so many communities turn a blind eye to violence against women. It is a shame that so many member states are not dealing with it, and the police, prosecutor's office and courts often ignore the problem, showing not only a lack of empathy, but also ignorance of the rules to protect women from abusers. And maybe when we realize that the perpetrators of …

14

Feb

2023

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CO2 emission standards for cars and vans (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Who wants to make Europe dependent on China, on Chinese production, to make Europe dependent on rare metals, mostly mined in countries with a very unstable political situation? It also raises another question: Do politicians in the United States, for example, have less knowledge and do they have a different view of environmental protection because they do not wan…

17

Jan

2023

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New developments in allegations of corruption and foreign interference, including those related to Morocco, and the need to increase transparency, integrity and accountability in the European institutions (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. If you are a politician, you should know what ethics and standards are and follow them. If you don't know how to behave, behave decently. How can you fight, Ladies and Gentlemen, for the rights of women and LGBT people and at the same time take bribes from countries that are far from complying with these standards? This is hypocrisy. And it is sad that now we all have t…

22

Nov

2022

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Gender balance among non-executive directors of companies listed on stock exchanges (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Despite the changes taking place on the European labour market, despite many ideas to remove barriers that limit the advancement of women, stereotypes in the assessment of our competence are still noticeable. Still, women experience the glass ceiling and perception through the prism of parenting, which limits our professional development. Many, including in this House, …

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Oct

2022

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Fighting sexualised violence - The importance of the Istanbul Convention and a comprehensive proposal for a directive against gender-based violence (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, In the 21st century, violence and rape cannot be allowed. In the 21st century, victims should be protected, not perpetrators. And it is not the victims of rape and violence who should be afraid to report a crime. Criminals should be afraid of punishment. In the 21st century, there should be a clear definition of sexual abus…

17

Oct

2022

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Sustainable maritime fuels (FuelEU Maritime Initiative) - Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, I'm sorry. Ladies and Gentlemen, Electrification and decarbonisation of transport is a key element of the Green Europe Plan. However, we must remember that no transport operator and no consumer will invest in a low- or zero-emission vehicle if they are not sure that they are able to operate it according to their needs, which means being able to char…

7

Jun

2022

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Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States (Effort Sharing Regulation) - Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) - CO2 emission standards for cars and vans (joint debate – Fit for 55 (part 2))

Mr President, thank you very much. Ladies and Gentlemen, Today's debate and today's vote can certainly be called a new industrial revolution, because the decisions we will make will have a huge impact and significance for European industry and the economy. Today, there is no doubt that it is our responsibility as a European society to protect the environment, to protect the climate, to reduce fuel…

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May

2022

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Building of a wall on the Polish – Belarus border in the Białowieża primeval forest (debate)

Madam President, I'm sorry. Commissioner, I'm sorry. The security of the European Union's borders is extremely important and everything must be done to strengthen them. There are always costs in these situations. When we look at the war in Ukraine, sanctions are also at the expense of us, the people of the European Union. In the case of border surveillance, such a cost may be, for example, interfe…

5

May

2022

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The impact of the war against Ukraine on women (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Commissioner, I'm sorry. The war in Ukraine has a woman's face. Women and children make up nearly 90% of the nearly 5 million refugees. It is women who help as much as they can, taking on their shoulders to evacuate, protect and support their families, and on an equal footing with men, reach for their weapons and fight on the front. It is women and girls who are …

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May

2022

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Impact of Russian illegal war of aggression against Ukraine on the EU transport and tourism sectors (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Peace, freedom, security and democracy are invaluable, and the war in Ukraine is the best example of this. One of the victims of the war and of the necessary sanctions, as the Commissioner has said here, is the transport sector. It is therefore necessary to carry out an economic and social assessment and to strengthen and provide adequate financial support to the…

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Mar

2022

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The deterioration of the situation of refugees as a consequence of the Russian aggression against Ukraine (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Today is a holiday for Ukrainian women, because some of them are fighting for the freedom of their homeland on an equal footing with men, others are fleeing, leaving their homes to save their lives and those of their loved ones. Others mourn the deaths of their children. And I cannot understand why the world supports criminals, people who, out of fear, hatred, lu…

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Feb

2022

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The EU priorities for the 66th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (continuation of debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Gender equality is one of the fundamental values of the European Union. I think we can confidently say that we are a leader in promoting this idea, through which we strive for security, peace, economic growth or environmental improvement. There is no doubt that there are links between gender and climate change and environmental challenges. All studies and data sh…

16

Dec

2021

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MeToo and harassment – the consequences for the EU institutions (debate)

Mr President, thank you very much. Once again in the European Parliament, we are discussing the problems and tragedies that affect women. This is very sad, because it shows how difficult it is to change social attitudes and social consents and what courage it takes to say ‘me too’. The courage of some gives courage to others. I think that the MeToo civic movement and the global campaign, which sho…