Tonino Picula
Member of the European Parliament · S&D · HR
“Poštovana predsjedavajuća, premda svaka od pet zemalja zapadnog Balkana ima svoj specifičan put prema članstvu, izazovi s kojima se suočavaju često su zajednički i zahtijevaju dosljedan pristup Europske unije.”
“U posljednje vrijeme svjedočimo novim prijedlozima o budućnosti politike proširenja. Međutim, pristup utemeljen na zaslugama mora ostati u samom središtu procesa proširenja. Europska unija ipak nije samo pitanje pristupa financijskim sredstvima i jedinstvenom tržištu. 2-0444-0000”
“Poštovana predsjedavajuća, poštovane kolegice i kolege, naravno, snažno osuđujem brutalnost iranskog režima, ali smatram i da napadi SAD-a i Izraela na Iran predstavljaju kršenje međunarodnog prava.”
“Ipak, o budućnosti Irana može odlučiti samo njegov narod koji zaslužuje slobodu, dostojanstvo i pravdu. Istodobno, Europska unija treba govoriti jednim glasom i napokon početi djelovati kao igrač, a ne kao promatrač. Moramo zaštititi svoje građane i efikasno reagirati, pogotovo na ekonomske posljedice ove eskalacije, ali ne samo na njih.”
“Mr President, Commissioner, colleagues, during this intense time of geopolitical turmoil, strengthening cooperation with our allies and like-minded partners has never been more important. This report on enhanced EU-Canada cooperation comes at a crucial moment. My congratulations to the rapporteur, Mr Cremer.”
“Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney advocated in his excellent speech, delivered in Davos, even closer cooperation of the so-called 'middle powers' in these times of uncertainty. The European Union and Canada must lead, first of all, global alliance and respecting international law and human rights.”
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“We need to reject this information and cynicism, fuelled by the aggressor and his puppets, and stay committed to defend the international rule-based order and values on which European Union itself was formed. Slava Ukraini! 2-0137-0000”
“Mr President, Madam Commissioner, dear colleagues, three years after morning news that changed the world, we can only echo our full support and commitment to Ukrainian people and their heroic fight against the Russian aggressor. The war against Ukraine is now in its critical phase. While the situation remains uncertain in so many ways, it is important to stress that no negotiations can result victoriously and gainful for flagrant aggressor. It's not only an issue of negotiating peace, but keeping it. Furthermore, this is not a war only affecting the European Union and the European continent, but also the United States and the rest of the world. The new administration in Washington cannot overlook this and float ideas that may only resonate with transactional logic.”
“But is it realistic? Our priority must be to protect our values, achievements and security internally through long-delayed inclusive and transparent reforms. 2-0298-0000”
“Mr President, unfortunately, all the worrying expectations were confirmed during yesterday's inauguration day. The United States stepped into the new era of transactional politics, where merits, facts and values mean little and international law is not a standard. It's all wisely masked under many labels to gain larger public support. After the super election of 2024, we have entered the super uncertain 2025, and good part of the uncertainty comes from the direction of Trump's new term. The most important question is: where does this leave European Union? One of our members is being directly threatened. A high-level member of the new administration is directly interfering in our national election processes while repeating – let's be polite – disputable salutes. So far, our response is brief, hopeful, and wait to see what will happen.”