Jüri Ratas
Member of the European Parliament · PPE · EE
“Liigne bürokraatia, aeglane innovatsioon ja killustatud vastutus Need loovad ruumi vaenulikele mõjutustele. Euroopa peab siin tegutsema kiiremini ja ühtsemalt. Leedu annab meile selge sõnumi: hübriidohud arenevad kiiresti, kuid sama kiiresti peab arenema ka meie vastupanuvõime. Aitäh! 3-0240-0000”
“Austatud president, head ametikaaslased, hea komisjoni asepresident. Kõigepealt, mul on väga hea meel tehnoloogilise suveräänsuse paketi ettepaneku üle. See on kindlasti kauaoodatud samm, mida Euroopa on oodanud ja Euroopa digitaalse autonoomia ja vastupidavuse tugevdamiseks me väga vajame.”
“Mr President, dear colleagues, Vice-President, recent drone incidents and security violations along the European Union's eastern border, from the Baltic region to Romania, are a serious warning. Russia's aggression does not stop at Ukrainian borders. It directly threatens the security of European Union Member States and NATO allies.”
“Ka minu koduriigis Eestis, kus üle 99% avalikest teenustest on saadavad digitaalselt, teame me väga hästi, kui oluline on usaldusväärne, turvaline digitaalne taristu. Ka meie ökosüsteem sõltub väikestest arvutusvõimsustest ja väliste platvormide otsustest.”
“Austatud asepresident, head ametikaaslased! Austatud volinik! Raport, mida täna arutame, näitab selgelt, et tehisintellekt on kujunemas oluliseks tööriistaks Euroopa Liidu kaubanduses. See rõhutab vajadust arendada tehisintellektilahendusi tolliprotsessides, riskihindamises ja tarneahelate jälgimises.”
“Madam President, dear colleagues, Vice-President of the Commission, for decades, the transatlantic alliance has been the foundation of Europe's security. The presence of the United States in Europe, especially on NATO's eastern flank, has been essential for our protection.”
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“Liigne bürokraatia, aeglane innovatsioon ja killustatud vastutus Need loovad ruumi vaenulikele mõjutustele. Euroopa peab siin tegutsema kiiremini ja ühtsemalt. Leedu annab meile selge sõnumi: hübriidohud arenevad kiiresti, kuid sama kiiresti peab arenema ka meie vastupanuvõime. Aitäh! 3-0240-0000”
“The European Union should adopt, without delay, a strong 21st sanctions package to further weaken Russia's war machine and bring peace closer. 2-0249-0000”
“Mr President, dear colleagues, Vice-President, recent drone incidents and security violations along the European Union's eastern border, from the Baltic region to Romania, are a serious warning. Russia's aggression does not stop at Ukrainian borders. It directly threatens the security of European Union Member States and NATO allies. Russia has repeatedly violated the airspace of countries on NATO's eastern border during its war against Ukraine, including by directing drones into neighbouring states. Ukraine has the full right to defend itself. We need stronger European air defence and better protection of critical infrastructure. The recent interception of a drone that entered Estonian airspace showed that NATO air policing works and keeps our citizens safe.”
“Ka minu koduriigis Eestis, kus üle 99% avalikest teenustest on saadavad digitaalselt, teame me väga hästi, kui oluline on usaldusväärne, turvaline digitaalne taristu. Ka meie ökosüsteem sõltub väikestest arvutusvõimsustest ja väliste platvormide otsustest. Minu tegelik küsimus ongi komisjonile, et kuidas te tagate, et juurdepääs suurele arvutusvõimsusele ja Euroopa tehisintellekti arenduseks mõeldud ressursid ei koonduks üksnes suurte tegijate kätte? 2-0049-0000”
“Austatud president, head ametikaaslased, hea komisjoni asepresident. Kõigepealt, mul on väga hea meel tehnoloogilise suveräänsuse paketi ettepaneku üle. See on kindlasti kauaoodatud samm, mida Euroopa on oodanud ja Euroopa digitaalse autonoomia ja vastupidavuse tugevdamiseks me väga vajame. Euroopa digisuveräänsus toetab tegelikult meie ambitsiooni saada tehisintellekti mandriks ja aidata ehitada jätkusuutlikumat digitaalset tulevikku. Ma arvan, et tegelikult põhiküsimus on selles, et kas me usaldame, kas me oleme ühiskonnana, Euroopa Liiduna, selleks valmis ja kas me suudame pakkuda piisavat turvalisust. Viimased arengud tehisintellekti vallas, sealhulgas piirangud juurdepääsule kõige arenenumatele mudelitele, on näidanud, kui kiiresti võib Euroopa sattuda sõltuvusse tehnoloogiast, mida me ise ei kontrolli.”
“Seetõttu ma seda raportit toetan. See loob praktilise raamistiku, mis tugevdab Euroopa kaubandust ja parandab meie ettevõtete konkurentsivõimet. Ma tänan! Aitäh! 2-0557-0000”
“Austatud asepresident, head ametikaaslased! Austatud volinik! Raport, mida täna arutame, näitab selgelt, et tehisintellekt on kujunemas oluliseks tööriistaks Euroopa Liidu kaubanduses. See rõhutab vajadust arendada tehisintellektilahendusi tolliprotsessides, riskihindamises ja tarneahelate jälgimises. Kui suudame need protsessid ühtlustada ja digitaliseerida, saavad ka väikeste liikmesriikide ettevõtted, sealhulgas Eesti eksportijad, kiirema ligipääsu turgudele ja vajalikule teabele. See muudab kaubanduse tõhusamaks ja loob võrdsemad tingimused. Raport juhib õigustatult tähelepanu ka sellele, et peame vältima olukorda, kus meie kaubandusandmed ja strateegilised tarneahelad sõltuvad tehnoloogiatest, mida kontrollivad kolmandad riigid. Eesti digiriigina teab väga hästi, kui oluline on andmete turvalisus ja tehnoloogiline autonoomia.”
“Europe's message is clear: transatlantic unity remains our strength and Europe is ready to carry more weight to protect it. 2-0398-0000”
“Madam President, dear colleagues, Vice-President of the Commission, for decades, the transatlantic alliance has been the foundation of Europe's security. The presence of the United States in Europe, especially on NATO's eastern flank, has been essential for our protection. Recent Washington decisions shows the shift in American strategic priorities. Europe must take responsibility for its own defence. We need higher defence spending, stronger European defence industry. This is vital because Russia continues its war against Ukraine, carries out cyberattacks and uses hybrid tools to destabilise our societies. The eastern border is the front line of the European and transatlantic security. Any reduction in American presence of the eastern flank must be matched by stronger European capability.”
“For industry, especially in smaller and highly digitalised countries like Estonia, cybersecurity is essential. A single AI-driven cyberattack can stop production, damage supply chains or expose sensitive data. Public services must also be protected. Hospitals, schools, emergency services and public administration cannot afford the long interruption of cyberattacks against sensitive systems. 2-0081-0000”
“Madam President, Commissioner, Minister, dear colleagues, today we are facing a completely new reality in cybersecurity. The new AI model Mythos was considered so powerful and potentially dangerous that its developers decided not to release it publicly. What makes this especially alarming is the speed and precision with which this system can operate. AI is now capable of detecting and combining hidden software vulnerabilities at a pace that the human eye and human mind simply cannot follow. Europe must be prepared for this new reality. We need stronger cooperation between our Member States and faster sharing of cybersecurity information. We also need clear European rules for the use of AI in critical sectors such as energy, transport, healthcare and digital infrastructure.”
“Ma tahan küsida siin Euroopa Parlamendi ees päris konkreetselt, et kui me räägime turu mingisugusestki stabiilsusest ja taskukohasusest, siis kus on tegelikult konkreetsed, kus on kiired lahendused, ja me vajame konkreetseid ja kiireid lahendusi. Me vajame selliseid mehhanisme, mis kaitsevad väiksemaid, mis kaitsevad haavatavamaid liikmesriike ka ootamatute kriiside puhul. Nii et seetõttu ma loodan, et Euroopa tõesti juba täna hommikul tegelikult, aga hiljemalt õhtul, suudab astuda ühiseid samme, et pakkuda kindlustunnet meie perekondadele ja meie ettevõtlusele. 1-0109-0000”
“My question to the Commission is this: what is the Commission doing to ensure the stronger connection between the Baltic region and Nordic countries and help to reduce electricity price differences? 3-0263-0000”
“Madam President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, the Hamburg Declaration aims to turn the North Sea into a clean and secure energy hub for Europe. I would like to raise an additional point: our energy must also be affordable for our people and for our businesses. Europe should not rely on only one type of energy. Offshore wind and hydrogen are important, but they cannot be the only answer. We need a balanced energy mix as well as a stronger connection more than grids and energy storage. Our goal must be a truly reliable European energy market that delivers stable and affordable prices for all Member States, including smaller ones like my home country, Estonia.”
“Seetõttu on oluline, et energiapakett toob lahendusi kiiresti, sest meie ettevõtete konkurentsivõime, aga ka inimeste toimetulek sõltuvad otseselt energia hinnast. Austatud komisjon ja volinik, minu küsimus just komisjoni poole on see, et millised siis on konkreetsed meetmed selles paketis, mis aitavad tagada, et Euroopa ühisturg toimiks päriselt ning kõigis liikmesriikides oleks energia hind ühtne, stabiilne ja ka võimalikult soodne? 2-0363-0000”
“It must support 5G, fibre and future technologies. Let me be clear: Europe cannot afford digital dependence – not on hardware, not on software, and not on networks. Digital sovereignty is not a slogan; it is a responsibility. So, my question to the Commission is simple: will this act truly empower Europe to lead, or will we once again move too slowly while others move faster? 3-0283-0000”
“Madam President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, Europe's digital future depends on strong and secure networks. Without networks, there is no digital economy, no security and no competitiveness. I come from Estonia, a small country, but a digital one. We know that digital networks are not abstract infrastructure. Global competition is increasing and they are strategic assets. The Digital Networks Act comes at the right time. Our networks are under pressure. Demand is growing and global competition is increasing. Europe must act together. We need investments, we need resilience, and we need fair and predictable rules. Private investments alone will not be enough. But regulation must not punish those who invest. Network operators need certainty. This act must strengthen connectivity in all regions, in cities and in rural areas.”
“Seetõttu ütlen väga selgelt: Euroopa peab andma Gruusia valitsusele selge sõnumi, et Euroopa tee ei ole võimalik ilma õigusriigita, ei ole võimalik ilma vaba meediata. Samal ajal peame kinnitama Gruusia rahvale, et me ei jäta neid üksi. Gruusia tulevik peab olema Euroopa tulevik ja meie kohustus on seda selgelt ja väärikalt kaitsta. 3-0426-0000 Vystúpenia na základe prihlásenia sa o slovo zdvihnutím ruky 3-0427-0000”
“Euroopa peab kaitsma oma piire ja tugevdama sanktsioone Valgevene režiimi vastu. Täna rünnatakse Leedut, homme testitakse mõnda teist. Euroopa peab näitama, et meid ei anta šantažeerita ega suruta põlvili. See on meie ühine julgeolek ja meie ühine vastutus. Hübriidrünnakud ei tohi kunagi muutuda uueks normaalsuseks. 2-0630-0000 Catch-the-eye procedure 2-0631-0000”
“We should focus less on what the world must do and more on how to make it possible. If we want other countries to stay with us, we must be ready to adjust our path when reality demands it. COP30 reminded us that the transition is a journey, not a slogan. Responsible leadership means correcting our course when needed so that we will all reach the destination together. Europe must remain a leader, but a leader who listens and adapts. (The speaker declined to take a blue-card question from João Oliveira) 4-0094-0000”
“Mr President, colleagues, Commissioner, COP30 showed that the world's understanding of the climate transition is changing. Our goals should stay ambitious, but they also need to be realistic and fair. The deal to increase adaptation funding and strengthen climate finance up to an expected USD 1.3 trillion per year by 2035. It is a real step forward. It shows that global cooperation is still possible. At the same time, the conference could not agree on a clear roadmap to phase out fossil fuels. This is more than a step back. It is a signal – a signal that the transition, as it stands today, is too hard for many countries to implement. And if the rest of the world cannot follow us, Europe will not achieve its own goals either. A credible climate policy must be ambitious and workable.”
“Kui uued kütused jäävad liiga kalliks, mõjutab see neid inimesi ja ettevõtteid rohkem, kel pole tugevaid maismaaühendusi. Üleminek peab olema õiglane ja taskukohane kõikidele. Ja kolmandaks, vajame raamistikku, mis ei lämmata tegutsevaid ettevõtteid, vaid avab uusi uksi. Puhtad kütused peavad sündima siin Euroopa enda tööstuse ja teaduse käe all. 4-0044-0000”
“Every violation – whether a military jet crossing borders or any other disruption traced back to Russia or Belarus – is an attack on shared European security, not just on individual Member States. 3-0264-0000”
“Madam President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, the violations of European airspace and the sabotage of our critical infrastructure are no longer isolated incidents. They form a growing pattern as Russia and Belarus test Europe’s readiness, unity and resilience. We all recognise that a drone is no longer a harmless device. A single machine can disrupt an electricity line, interrupt communications and disrupt a logistics chain. A device that can cost almost nothing can trigger damage worth millions where critical infrastructure must be repaired or rebuilt. Military drones have become a tool for killing innocent people. The EU’s response cannot rely on diplomatic protests alone and must include concrete measures such as coordinated air defence actions and real-time intelligence sharing.”
“Mr President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, it has now been three years and eight months since Russia launched its brutal war of aggression against Ukraine. And yet, Europe still continues to import Russian energy. This is unacceptable. Stop importing all forms of energy from Russia! Every single euro paid to Moscow helps fund its war machine. Since the start of the war, EU countries have made more than EUR 210 billion for Russian fossil energy. It is almost as much as Russia has spent on the war itself. This means that even today, European money continues to finance the Kremlin's aggression against Ukraine. Together with the EPP Group, I firmly stand for ending all Russian energy imports as quickly as possible and for closing energy loopholes through third countries. Words and half measures are not enough. We must take bold action.”
“How can we make sure that this balance is a real part of European climate strategy, so that the green transition supports competitiveness, create jobs and keeps Europe as a leader in global innovation? One question more: how can we bring other major economies to join us on this and share this responsibility? 3-0455-0000”
“Madam President, dear Commissioner, dear colleagues, in just a few weeks, world leaders will meet in Belém for COP30. This will be an important moment for global climate action. The European Union has always been a leader in setting strong climate goals, but our credibility depends on what we can truly deliver. We need to make sure that economic growth, innovation and climate responsibility can go hand in hand. Even inside the EU, it is not easy to find a common position. Some countries are moving faster, others are still catching up. We have different levels of innovation and technology. When we speak about clean industry, it is not only about the environment. It is also about a fair, realistic balance, where moving towards our climate ambitions is driven by a strong economy, innovation and new technologies – not working against them.”
“Austatud president, head ametikaaslased! Austatud volinik! Me ei saa rääkida Euroopa majanduse konkurentsivõimest või energeetilisest iseseisvusest ilma tugeva, kaasaegse ja vastupidava energiavõrguta. Kui võrgud on meie energiasüsteemi selgroog, siis tuleb tõdeda, et see selgroog on hetkel veel liiga habras ega pea tulevikukoormusele vastu. Elektritarbimine kasvab. Taastuvenergia osakaal samuti tõuseb ning inimesed ootavad, et Euroopa suudab seda kõike hallata. Paraku näeme täna ikka veel viivitusi, kitsaskohtasid ja Investeeringulünki. Euroopa ei saa endale lubada, et tema elektrivõrgud jäävad ajast maha. 584 miljardit eurot ei ole kulu. See on investeering. Investeering meie julgeolekusse ja majanduslikku tulevikku. Ma tean eestlasena väga hästi, kui ohtlik võib olla energeetiline sõltuvus ja mida tähendab sellest välja murdmine.”
“Suur tänu, austatud president! Head ametikaaslased! Kõrge esindaja Kaja! On hea meel eesti keeles soovida Sulle siin palju õnne ja jõudu. Eesti on panustanud üle kümne aasta kaks protsenti oma sõjalisse riigikaitsesse. See on tähendanud meile vähem raha tervishoidu, teedesse, elukeskkonda, aga me oleme mõistnud, et see on kõige olulisem. See on taganud meie iseseisvuse, on taganud meie demokraatia ja julgeoleku. Nüüd, NATO tippkohtumise eel, on vaja oma ambitsioone tõsta ja on vaja panustada viis protsenti. Kindlasti see on õige suund, mida ma mida pean oluliseks Euroopa Parlamendi liikmena, aga ka Eestist valitud poliitikuna. Ma olen jätkuvalt seisukohal, et Euroopa Liit ja USA on strateegilised partnerid, kuid Euroopa Liit peab ka oma jalad kõhu alt välja võtma.”
“Meie teaduse maastik on maailmatasemel, kuid meie teadlased, ülikoolid ja teadusasutused vajavad kindlamat tuge, suuremaid investeeringuid, et nad saaksid jätkata Euroopas tipptasemel lahenduste väljatöötamist ja viiksid siin oma unistused ellu. Ma tänan! 2-0039-0000”
“We need continued investment in cross-border infrastructure, especially in Central and Eastern Europe. But security alone is not enough. Our gas policy must also reflect market principles and find the right balance between security and flexibility in order to bring down gas prices in Europe. Storage, LNG terminals and interconnectors must function as a coherent system, supported by smart regulation. 3-0411-0000”
“Mr President, colleagues, Commissioner, gas storage is not just a technical issue; it is a strategic pillar of our energy security. For countries like Estonia and our Baltic neighbours, the level of gas storage and connectivity can often mean the difference between stability and vulnerability. In recent years, we have seen the crucial role that storage facilities have played in times of crisis. Thanks to strong EU coordination by the previous Energy Commissioner, we reached over 90 % of our storage capacity before last winter. That effort helped keep our homes warm and our industries running. Gas storage must remain part of a broader security framework. We must fully eliminate Russian gas from our energy system, while increasing LNG imports from renewable and trustworthy global partners.”
“I also know what it means to resist the shadow. Let us not forget, small nations have voices too. And those voices must be heard. 2-0360-0000 Procedura "catch-the-eye" 2-0361-0000”
“Madam President, dear colleagues, High Representative, the people of Greenland are not asking for much – simply to remain who they are. They do not want to become Americans, they want to stay Greenlanders. In recent years, geopolitical interest in Greenland has grown rapidly, not because of its population, but because of its land, which is full of minerals and rare earth elements that are vital for green technologies. But land is not just a resource to be acquired – it is home. And sovereignty is not something to be traded. As Europeans, we must stand firmly in support of the rule-based world order, and that means respecting the right of Greenland to determine its own path, free from pressure, influence or ambitions from any great power. As an Estonian, I know what it means to live under the shadow of a larger power.”
“Samal ajal peame tugevdama oma siseturgu, vähendama strateegilisi sõltuvusi ja looma uusi rahvusvahelisi partnerlussuhteid. 2-0083-0000”
“Austatud president! Head ametikaaslased ja volinik! Euroopa Liidu ja Ameerika Ühendriikide kaubandussuhted on aastaid olnud meie tugevuse lahutamatu osa. Eelmisel aastal ulatus kahepoolne kaubavahetus muljetavaldava kaheksasaja kuuekümne viie miljardi euroni. Meid seovad ka ühised väärtused: demokraatia, õigusriik ja turumajandus. Võimalik tollitariifide kehtestamine ähvardab lüüa mõra meie koostööle. Segadust on hetkel veel üsna palju, kuid solvumine ja emotsioonid ei tohi praegu domineerida. Euroopa peab jääma ühtseks ja kindlaks. Eesti, väikese avatud majandusega riigi esindajana ütlen selgelt: me vajame reeglitel põhinevat kaubandust, mitte suva järgi seatud tollimüüre. Samas ei saa me lubada, et meie ettevõtted ja töötajad satuvad ebaõiglase surve alla. Toetan Euroopa Komisjoni püüdlusi leida parim lahendus läbirääkimiste teel.”
“Mr President, dear colleagues, Commissioner, Russia's brutal and illegal war against Ukraine has continued for the fourth year, but Europe still depends on Russian gas. It is unacceptable that imports of LNG from Russia to the European Union have even increased, reaching record levels earlier this year. By continuing to buy Russian cars, Europe is giving the Kremlin billions of dollars that it can use to finance its evil deeds against humanity. It is well known that Moscow is using the money to bomb Ukraine, its cities and villages, its homes and people, hospitals and infrastructure. Those EU countries that continue to import Russian cars are also responsible for this. This must stop. We must do whatever it takes to weaken the Russian war machine. 3-0458-0000”
“Ja kolmandaks, Eesti vajab rohkem tarku ja hästi tasustatud töökohti. Nutikad, osavad ja hästi haritud inimesed on meie panus. Euroopa peab saama seda ressurssi rakendada. Eesti vajab rohkem investeeringuid ja ükski Euroopa Liidu riik ei tohi meie plaanides jääda ääremaaks. 2-0512-0000”
“Näeme, et need laevad vahetavad tihti nimesid ja lippe. Olgem kõik valvel ka selle suhtes, mida nad merel teevad. Neil puudub kindlustus. Nende tegevusega seotud riskid on märkimisväärsed. Suurendame võimekust reageerida selliste ohtude vastu. 2-0372-0000”