Martine Kemp
Member of the European Parliament · PPE · LU
“Mr President, artificial intelligence is already fundamentally reshaping international trade, and we cannot afford to be a passive spectator in this transformation. Our priority must be competitiveness through deployment.”
“It is a competitive advantage and a model the world can align with. We must promote it through the Trade and Technology Council, digital partnerships and the WTO. The question is not whether Europe participates in AI-driven trade transformation, but whether we do so on our own terms or let others decide for us. 2-0555-0000”
“Mr President, as an active member of the EMPL Committee, I am deeply committed to promoting equality at work. A gender-equal society cannot exist if women must choose between career and children. Parenthood and care work are vital contributions that must be valued and shared equally.”
“But with that said, I sincerely hope that you will endorse the roadmap, and I look forward to hearing your views on how to put these rights and principles into practice. I totally agree with you that we need action now – not only action that affects people and citizens in the European Union, but also beyond.”
“Europe cannot afford to waste their talent. This roadmap is a welcome step but principles must become real change for working women, for mothers and for the next generation of girls. 4-0047-0000 (Koniec vystúpení na základe prihlásenia sa o slovo zdvihnutím ruky) 4-0048-0000 Jessika Roswall, Member of the Commission.”
“Mr President, dear colleagues, we have all heard the alarming statistics and numbers from the previous speakers and I think we can all agree that this is a silent pandemic.”
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“It is a competitive advantage and a model the world can align with. We must promote it through the Trade and Technology Council, digital partnerships and the WTO. The question is not whether Europe participates in AI-driven trade transformation, but whether we do so on our own terms or let others decide for us. 2-0555-0000”
“Mr President, artificial intelligence is already fundamentally reshaping international trade, and we cannot afford to be a passive spectator in this transformation. Our priority must be competitiveness through deployment. AI can be a powerful equaliser for our SMEs, cutting compliance costs, opening new markets, simplifying customs – but only if they have fair access to AI infrastructure. At the same time, we must be clear eyed about our dependencies. Concentrated access to critical digital infrastructure is not just an economic vulnerability; it is a geopolitical one. We need open strategic autonomy, diversified supply chains, stronger European capacity and coherent use of economic security tools. And we must shape the rules globally. Europe's approach to AI – human-centric and risk-based – is not a burden.”
“But with that said, I sincerely hope that you will endorse the roadmap, and I look forward to hearing your views on how to put these rights and principles into practice. I totally agree with you that we need action now – not only action that affects people and citizens in the European Union, but also beyond. I and, of course, my colleague Commissioner Labib also look forward to receiving and analysing Parliament's input for the future gender equality strategy. Finally, only by working together at all institutional levels, men and women – and to be honest, I hope that next time we have this debate on this issue, I will see more male colleagues in the chamber. Together, we can receive our shared vision of a gender-equal society to make that tomorrow's reality. Thank you very much for the debate. 4-0049-0000”
“Europe cannot afford to waste their talent. This roadmap is a welcome step but principles must become real change for working women, for mothers and for the next generation of girls. 4-0047-0000 (Koniec vystúpení na základe prihlásenia sa o slovo zdvihnutím ruky) 4-0048-0000 Jessika Roswall, Member of the Commission. – Mr President, honourable Members – I really thank you for this debate, and I thank you for your support in upholding the principles. We count on you in our joint working to achieve our objectives that are underlined in the roadmap for women's rights. Some of the main principles that some of you have mentioned: freedom from gender-based violence, equal health, equal pay, work-life balance and care, and I can go on.”
“Mr President, as an active member of the EMPL Committee, I am deeply committed to promoting equality at work. A gender-equal society cannot exist if women must choose between career and children. Parenthood and care work are vital contributions that must be valued and shared equally. Achieving real work-life balance means affordable child care, fair parental leave and equal opportunities for all women in all sectors. But equality alone is not enough; we must also strive for equity, recognising that women and men may face different barriers and ensuring that policies and resources respond to those differences. True fairness is not about treating everyone the same, but about giving each person what they need to thrive. Young women deserve the same opportunities as men: no pay gaps, no glass ceilings, no stereotypes.”
“Also, we need to ensure timely and affordable care by reducing waiting times for consultations with specialists, making mental health support as accessible as physical health check-ups. It is time to act boldly, invest even more wisely and listen carefully. Our youth is desperately asking for help. Let's ensure that they are heard. 3-0544-0000”
“Mr President, dear colleagues, we have all heard the alarming statistics and numbers from the previous speakers and I think we can all agree that this is a silent pandemic. In times of multiple crises, our fast-paced world and the rise of screen-based technology – especially social media – expose young people to limitless, often harmful content, fuelling dissatisfaction and mental health struggles. Our children's mental health needs help and we have the responsibility to go beyond a normalisation of the conversation. We must act now. We need to actively listen and equip them with tools and education. What if every school in Europe incorporated mental health education and peer support programmes in their curricula?”