Sebastian Tynkkynen
Member of the European Parliament · ECR · FI
“– Merci, Monsieur le Président, et merci, chers parlementaires, pour ce débat plein d’humanité et de cœur. J’aimerais commencer par une des phrases qui a été dite.”
“Mr President, a government's first moral contract is to its own citizens. Making its own citizens' lives better, safer and more prosperous comes before everything else. It doesn't mean we can't do things like give humanitarian aid; of course we can, and we should.”
“Il n’y a pas zéro risque, mais en tout cas nous avons zéro tolérance et un système de contrôle solide en place, avec un suivi de nos propres bureaux ECHO qui sont sur place, qui sont en contact avec nos partenaires qui distribuent l’aide humanitaire, avec des audits de la Cour des comptes européenne, avec des rapports circonstanciés.”
“Arvoisa puhemies, tämä talo ei pääse yli vihreästä vimmastaan. Kun käsitellään rajat ylittävän liiketoiminnan verotuksen yksinkertaistamista, samasta ovesta yritetään vetää punavihreän puolueohjelman kirjauksia.”
“Alors, certes, l’aide humanitaire à elle seule ne peut pas tout résoudre, et c’est pour cela que nous avons publié cette communication humanitaire, qui est plus une stratégie, en réalité, face aux défis auxquels on fait face aujourd’hui.”
“C’est ce que je vois, c’est ce à quoi je suis confrontée à chaque fois que je me déplace en mission. C’est l’espoir, c’est une vision d’avenir pour nous tous, et nous devons en être fiers, le maintenir en vie. Je compte sur vous, je vous remercie et je vous souhaite un bon vote tout à l’heure pour votre résolution.”
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“My w tym dokumencie wyraźnie podkreślamy, że takie dodatkowe, różnego rodzaju kryteria mogą się pojawiać, ale one mają wynikać z przepisów krajowych i mają zależeć od osoby, od podmiotu, który przeprowadza zamówienia publiczne. Nie chcemy tworzyć jednego wielkiego szablonu europejskiego, ponieważ wiemy, że w różnych kryteriach może on nie być dostosowany do potrzeb ekonomicznych czy warunków społecznych w danym kraju. To samo dotyczy kwestii związanych z energetyką, z zieloną transformacją. Tutaj zdecydowanie my jesteśmy zwolennikami neutralności technologicznej. To państwa członkowskie mają decydować o tym, w jaki sposób chociażby tworzą własny miks energetyczny, co zresztą wynika wprost z traktatów unijnych. To jest kompetencja państw członkowskich.”
“L'objectif est clair: faire des marchés publics un outil stratégique, comme je vous l'ai dit, de compétitivité, mais également de résilience. Notre idée est bien sûr de maximiser la valeur des 600 milliards d'euros qui sont couverts par les règles européennes, au profit, d'ailleurs, de nos concitoyens, de la souveraineté européenne et de notre industrie. Vous pouvez compter sur la Commission européenne pour faire de cette révision une réussite et un atout pour l'avenir de l'Europe. 1-0180-0000 Piotr Müller, Sprawozdawca. – Panie Przewodniczący! Panie Komisarzu! Bardzo dziękuję za tę dyskusję. Jak ona pokazała, zamówienia publiczne są dla nas wszystkich niezwykle ważne. Chciałbym się odnieść do kilku argumentów, które tutaj padały podczas tej dyskusji. Padały argumenty dotyczące między innymi ochrony praw pracowniczych.”
“Et donc, oui, les marchés publics sont stratégiques puisque la stratégie d'achat public européen, si elle est bien construite, si elle est lisible, si elle suit les recommandations que nous voulons tous – la transparence pour éviter la corruption, les seuils pour permettre du social, des clauses environnementales et une forme de préférence européenne sur un certain nombre de secteurs stratégiques –, pourrait nous permettre d'avancer avec un montant qui vient répliquer en quelque sorte le budget européen. Tout cela pour vous dire que le processus de révision est important. Il est désormais bien engagé puisque, dans les semaines à venir, la Commission publiera son rapport d'évaluation du cadre actuel. Cette évaluation sera d'ailleurs suivie d'une consultation publique sur l'analyse d'impact.”
“Madam President, if we are serious about European competitiveness, we must look in the mirror. The problem is not a lack of capital, but a suffocating web of EU micromanagement and EU federalism. Every new layer of reporting, every new 'sustainability' checkbox, drives the companies away from Europe. As we argue about paperwork, investments flow to the United States and Asia where businesses can actually breathe. Look at the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive: companies were given thousands of pages of obligations, costing them billions of euros per year. Is this competitiveness? Or is it self-sabotage? Commission: stop creating endless directives. Start tearing them down, and let Europe thrive again. 1-0100-0000”
“As I said in my introduction, the EU Regional Development Fund already invests around EUR 22 billion in inclusive growth and integration of marginalised groups, EUR 2 billion to support communities with specific linguistic and cultural characteristics, and a further EUR 5.2 billion in cultural heritage initiatives. So, I will conclude by saying that the views expressed here in the European Parliament will feed our assessment and the Commission will present its conclusions by 4 September. 4-0132-0000”
“Since the launch of European citizens' initiatives in 2012, the Commission replied to 10 successful initiatives – those that collected over 1 million verified signatures – and committed to follow up actions for nine of them. Our diversity is our power, 'united in diversity' is our motto, and respect of the rights of persons belonging to minorities is one of the founding values of the EU. All European regions are eligible for cohesion policy support. The cohesion policy funds can support specific linguistic cultural characteristics.”
“Tehokkaita keinoja, jotka eivät vaadi yhtäkään uutta EU-rahastoa. 4-0130-0000 (Fine della procedura "catch the eye") 4-0131-0000 Hadja Lahbib, Member of the Commission. – Madam President, honourable Members, thank you for this very rich debate. The Commission takes good note of the points you raised. The Commission, as you know, is currently reviewing the instruments and safeguards for partnership and non‑discrimination in light of this citizens' initiative. We take the principle of non‑discrimination very seriously and we'll assess how we can help advance the goal of the initiative. I would like also to reassure you that we take our citizens' concerns very seriously.”
“So with these strategies, the EU is taking decisive and proactive action to protect our citizens, and we are laying the foundation for deeper connectivity and cooperation. When we make Europe safer, healthier and more resilient, we strengthen our societies and make them more competitive as well. Together, we are building a safer, more prepared Europe that can face today's and tomorrow's challenges. 3-0419-0000 Predsedajúci . – Táto rozprava sa skončila.”
“And honourable Member Temido, concerning joint procurement, we are indeed going to revise the Joint Procurement Agreement, aiming to further simplify and increase effectiveness and preparing, protecting and preparedness and partnering indices of preparedness, Union in action. And, of course, the first step, many of you have raised the importance of sharing information. This is the first step because indeed, if we do not know who has what, in which quantity, it will be difficult to have a very good medical countermeasure, stockpiles and so on. So we need to exchange information in full transparency and to build trust. And it is important that we adopt these strategies in these times when we are not facing a major outbreak of disease or another pandemic.”
“Future funding will be discussed in the next MFF, and I hope I can count on your support to ensure we have sufficient firepower for emergency health preparedness and response. And honourable Member Clergeau, you have also mentioned the need to have other types of health‑related stockpiles, such as masks, for instance. And in fact, we have indeed created rescue medical stockpile with masks and other types of personal protective equipment, ventilators and more. And this rescEU stockpile has been created following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was already in 2020. For Medical Countermeasures, we established a list of critical countermeasures building on the experience of the critical medicines list.”
“3-0417-0000 (Koniec vystúpení na základe prihlásenia sa o slovo zdvihnutím ruky) 3-0418-0000 Hadja Lahbib, Member of the Commission. – Mr president, thank you very much for this lively debate and for your insightful comments and questions, and for what I feel like a very strong support. It is reassuring to see that this Parliament takes crisis preparedness so seriously. It is very reassuring. And there were a number of questions concerning the financing of the actions of the Medical Countermeasures Strategy. I would like to share with you that the Commission allocates over EUR 5 billion in the period of 2021‑2027 to various programs like the EU4Health, Horizon Europe and rescEU.”
“Mr President, proper stockpiling of food, water and supplies is essential for Europe. But before the Commission constructs yet another bureaucratic burden for the Member States, I first urge you to look at Finland. In Finland, with our long border with Russia, preparedness has never been an option. It has been a necessity. In a crisis, we can rely on what is close at hand. This is why preparedness and stockpiling must happen effectively at national, regional and even personal level. While EU coordination in security measures is not a bad thing, this must be underlined: preparedness starts from national level actions. Because when the water cut-off hits your home and your taps run dry, you don't wait for the EU's bucket to arrive. You pour a glass from your own reserve canister.”
“Arvoisa puhemies, Euroopan tulee olla varautunut moniin uhkiin. Idässä vaanii suuri vaara, eteläinen rajamme natisee siirtolaispaineen alla liitoksistaan ja sisäinen turvallisuutemme on jatkuvalla koetuksella. Kriisinkestävyytemme on vaakalaudalla, mikäli emme panosta siihen riittävästi. Mutta se, kuka panostaa ja mihin, onkin toinen kysymys. Tällä hetkellä suomalaiset maksavat oman maanpuolustuksensa ohella esimerkiksi metsäpalojen ja tulvien hoitamisesta ympäri Eurooppaa. Varautuneen maan palkaksi on siis jäänyt huolehtia myös niistä, jotka eivät varautumista ole yhtä vakavissaan ottaneet. Olkaa huoleti, varautumiselle tulen kyllä sanomaan aina kyllä, mutta se, että me varaudumme yhteisesti isoihin uhkiin, ei tarkoita sitä, että varaudumme yhteisesti joka ikiseen uhkaan.”
“Mr President, even an imperfect deal is better than no deal at all. What do we have to gain by not fully trying to uphold the transatlantic partnership? The US Government has made it clear that being bystanders and free riders is not an option. This includes not only defence, but also economy. How can we ever reach a zero-tariff agreement if we are not ready to work for it? Europe is eyeing a critical choice: where to go to replace Russian energy and Chinese imports? Make no mistake: if the problem lies in the East, then the solution must be found in the West. We have an opportunity to make the Atlantic the most prosperous economic zone of our time. So let’s not throw this chance away just for petty political battles. 3-0318-0000”
“Madam President, the European Council has chosen words over courage. Conclusions of the European Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East dangerously ignores the very cause of that tragedy. Hamas – a terrorist group – that refuses to release innocent civilians whose only 'crime' in the eyes of Hamas is being Israeli. Where is the outrage over Hamas storing weapons under hospitals, or using children as human shields? It is deeply disappointing that the message of European leaders to Israel is about lifting blockades in Gaza rather than fighting terrorism that makes blockades necessary in the first place. Peace will never come from pressuring the only democracy in the region to lay down its weapons while its enemies are arming themselves. The European leaders forgot this once again, unfortunately. 3-0042-0000”
“I appeal to the Danish Presidency to take the initiative to bring countries together – at least the willing countries – to put pressure on the regime for new, free and fair elections. This is the only way to help Georgia. Thank you very much, and I hope that tomorrow we will adopt this report with an overwhelming majority. 2-0533-0000”
“In view of the deteriorating situation, the Commission stands ready to explore further measures. A coordinating approach among Member States will be essential in this regard. 2-0532-0000 Rasa Juknevičienė, rapporteur. – Madam President, dear colleagues, I am glad that, apart from a few MEPs who are always pro-Russian, all the other groups who have spoken today are on the side of a European Georgia. Thank you for that. Madam Commissioner, I know that you are also with the people of Georgia. I very much hope that the European Council will soon adopt the necessary position and that the Member States will take action, first of all, on sanctions against the regime.”
“However, with the increasingly difficult situation, we need to be careful when communicating about our support – not about what we do, but whom we help. The safety of our partners and beneficiaries needs to be ensured above all. While the vast majority of Georgian people want Georgia to join the European Union, the Georgian authorities are leading the country away from its EU path. The responsibility lies solely with the Georgian Dream government. A return to the EU path could only be considered if the Georgian authorities take credible steps to reverse democratic backsliding, meaning stopping the violence against citizens, releasing all those unjustly detained, suspending repressive laws, and engaging in a meaningful dialogue with civil society and all political actors to find a way out of the current crisis.”
“2-0530-0000 (Koniec zgłoszeń z sali) 2-0531-0000 Marta Kos, Member of the Commission. – Madam President, honourable Members, I would like to thank you once again for the interest in the situation in Georgia. We share the concerns set out in your report. Violence against protesters, and threats, intimidation and assaults against the civil society, political opposition and independent media have no place in an EU candidate country. Against the backdrop of democratic backsliding, it is important to show that the EU continues to stand with the Georgian people, civil society and independent media. We should not be afraid to speak against the repressive actions that go against our values and principles.”
“Madam President, once a promising candidate for EU integration, Georgia is now on its way to a terrible direction. Democracy, human rights and the rule of law – the fundamental principles of the European Union. These are exactly the ones that are in alarming decline in Georgia currently. Georgia's EU integration cannot come to question now – not at the cost of our common values. However, the responsibility now lies in the hands of Georgian leaders who are betraying their own people. The fraudulent parliamentary elections, brutal repression by the authorities towards their own people and taking their country to a Russian-inspired path are proofs of this. The Georgian people have repeatedly shown their commitment to European future. While we are tough against the Georgian Government, the Georgian people we must not abandon.”
“We were overcoming history and we joined forces for the common good, for our citizens, for our European Union, for the destiny of our societies. This is what European Union is about, this is what accession is about and this is also what this report aims to be about. I hope that you will vote in favour tomorrow. Thank you for the good cooperation and thanks for everything. 2-0509-0000”
“This is what it should talk about and this is what we tried, together with my shadow rapporteurs, to portray in this report, with the good and the needed reforms, with the progress and the still‑to‑do's. I am doing this and I think most of us are doing this for the citizens. For the citizens of North Macedonia, for the citizens of Bulgaria, of Greece, of all our European Union. Let me say one thing as an Austrian: the European Union is built on leaving our past behind. Yes, we reconcile. Yes, we apologise. Yes, we acknowledge the atrocities that have happened in the last century. But we leave history with this behind and we join forces to build our common future. This is what Germany and France managed, and this is what Austria managed with its neighbours Slovenia, Hungary and the Czech Republic.”
“– Madam President, honourable Members, dear rapporteur Thomas Waitz, many thanks for this debate. We will continue to work and support North Macedonia in its accession process and stand ready to move it forward. We count on North Macedonia to take the necessary steps to complete the opening phase of accession and to maintain efforts at the technical level, notably on the fundamentals. I count on the support of this House to remain engaged. North Macedonia belongs in the European Union. 2-0508-0000 Thomas Waitz, rapporteur. – Madam President, Commissioner, thank you, colleagues, for your contributions. Just to make one thing clear, this is a report of the European Parliament on the state of accession of an accession country called North Macedonia.”
“Madam President, free speech must remain the bedrock of any democratic society, including those aspiring to join our Union. But we must also recognise the clear and present danger of foreign interference. In North Macedonia, coordinated malign influence campaigns by hostile third countries are actively undermining trust towards institutions, polarising society and targeting electoral integrity. This is strategic manipulation. North Macedonia must continue to bolster their cybersecurity, strengthening media literacy and building public resilience. By defending truth and transparency, North Macedonia would not only help their people, but the whole European security. 2-0506-0000 (Koniec zgłoszeń z sali) 2-0507-0000 Marta Kos, Member of the Commission.”
“Madam president, Russia's aggressive interference in the Western Balkans, especially its direct support for Milorad Dodik and secessionist forces in Republika Srpska, is a calculated attack on European unity. The Kremlin's goal is clear: to destabilise Bosnia and Herzegovina through Dodik, fracture the region and undermine the EU's influence. Dodik's frequent meetings with Vladimir Putin, coupled with the adoption of anti-constitutional laws, are not isolated events – they are a hybrid campaign targeting our collective security. We must respond with strength. The EU cannot turn a blind eye to the Trojan horse of Russian intelligence on European soil. Peace, sovereignty and democracy in the Balkans are not negotiable – they are the bottom line of European values. We need to be stronger to block Russian influence. 2-0469-0000”
“Madam President, what would a better version of the Middle East look like? Hezbollah that is a shadow of itself. The Assad regime gone. Iran severely weakened. This is already a reality. For the first time in a long time, there is genuine hope. What else we would need for a better future for the Middle East is the end of Hamas. The EU must be careful to not undermine this goal. Israel is aiming for peace through strength. We cannot be pushing for a Palestinian state until the terrorist entity is removed from power. Recognising a Palestinian state now would be an endorsement of terror. The intentions might be good, but the result will be catastrophic. Instead, we must demand that Hamas disarms, releases the hostages and surrenders. 2-0373-0000”
“To conclude, the Commission is committed to continue the work in close cooperation with you to find practical, balanced solutions that benefit industry, citizens and the environment, so thank you very much and I'm looking forward to working together in the months ahead. 2-0296-0000”
“And when it comes to the consumer side, we want to ban PFAS in consumer products such as clothing and kitchen equipment. And ECHA is working on this matter and we are urging them to speed up. When it comes to industrial applications, PFAS are present in many important and strategic products and processes, for example, some medical devices and in semiconductors. Sometimes, there are safer alternatives available, but sometimes there are not. We want to encourage companies to continue to develop alternatives, while recognising that in some cases, there are not yet good alternatives to PFAS. In these cases, it is important to ensure that PFAS are handled in a way which is safe to employees and to the environment.”
“Of course consumer protection and safety remains an absolute priority for the Commission, and companies will still need to provide strong scientific evidence showing that the use of the CMR substances is safe and meets strict legal conditions. The changes respond to the long-standing feedback from businesses and Member State authorities facing practical and legal uncertainties under the current rules. And also some of you and also Vice-President Séjourné mentioned PFAS, and I will just add that this is a big concern for the citizens and for us also. PFAS is everywhere in the environment and in our waters. PFAS is in our bodies, as a recent Dutch study shows. And here we are working with two working streams, consumer and industry.”
“And the action plan is a key tool to support chemical industry that is modern, competitive and sustainable, but also it is our aim to provide predictability, clarity, fairness, so that businesses can invest and grow while keeping Europe's high standards. There was a lot of questions about labelling. It is important to note that the changes do not affect the core principles, such as the readability and legibility of labels, but help avoiding disproportionate burden that does not bring any tangible improvement corresponding to the cost. They aim also at bringing safer products quicker to the market, and ensure that companies can adapt to important changes affecting their products under clear procedures and timelines, and do not have to fulfil redundant administrative obligations. There were also questions about cosmetics products.”
“And these are all priorities that we are addressing in the chemical action plan, and they will remain central as we move ahead with implementation and shape future policy to support both industry and environment and public health. I want to make clear that the Commission is fully committed to helping the chemical sector navigate this transition that is important for all industries because it's about the whole value chain. And the European Green Deal and the Clean Industrial Deal remain our guiding framework, but now we are shifting from setting goals to delivering results through investments, incentives and action.”
“Many have today mentioned competitiveness and it has also been mentioned, of course, strong protection for health and the environment. These two things must go hand in hand and by doing so, we not only protect people and the planet, but also give our companies a competitive edge, enabling them to lead the consumer in trust, innovation and for sustainable solutions. We also heard strong calls – both here and in our different dialogues that we have – asking for boosting investment in European critical production, ensuring access to affordable energy, accelerating decarbonisation and making sure global trade rules are fair and properly enforced.”
“2-0294-0000 (Fine della procedura "catch the eye") 2-0295-0000 Jessika Roswall, Member of the Commission. – Madam President, as we now come to the end of today's discussion, let me first start by saying thank you for your inputs and intervention. I would like to start, as Vice-President Séjourné said, in the beginning. Our chemical sector in our Member States are facing both real challenges and also opportunities, and this is exactly the balance that we have tried to strike in the action plan. We all see the pressure from economic uncertainty and global shifts, but at the same time, there is a growing demand for clean, sustainable and innovative solutions. And this is not only a societal demand: companies are themselves driving innovation and change.”
“Madam President, Europe's chemical industry employs over 1.2 million people. But how many small companies have already given up because the EU makes them report more than they produce? Simplification is promised, but too often we see just more rules, not less burden. A kind reminder for the Commission: you are not the ultimate master of every sector. Different regions need different solutions. What suits big players in central Europe may harm small companies in the north. We must protect health and the environment, but we must also trust the Member States to know what works at home. Real simplification means flexibility, national responsibility and space to breathe. Without it, we don't just lose competitiveness, we lose trust in our European system.”
“Madam President, Prime Minister, I would like to congratulate Denmark on the Council Presidency. I am delighted to see your programme addressing key EU challenges – tackling illegal migration and securing external borders, as well as continuing the unwavering support for Ukraine and the pressure on Russia. Countering issues like migrant smuggling and instrumentalised migration are not only vital for the safety of the victims of these practices, but also for the internal security of Europe. The recent incitements to Islamic violence in Europe by Iran, the ongoing threat posed by uncontrolled migration, the threat of Russia – this is not an easy time for Europe. When it comes to migration policy, many European conservatives have envied strict Danish practices that have had vast support in your country.”
“Madam President, it's hard to believe that some politicians call for reducing dependency on the United States – our closest ally – while simultaneously pushing for closer ties with China. A regime that systematically violates human rights, oppresses minorities, and steals European technology is a serious security threat. The balance of trade between Europe and China is already sharply in China's favour – in favour of a communist dictatorship that has long traditions of using economic relations as a tool for political pressure. Europe should not build stronger trade relations with a country whose representative for European relations questions the independence of sovereign Eastern European states that seceded from the Soviet Union. This says enough. The growth of Chinese influence in Europe must be prevented. 2-0057-0000”
“Madam President, give the devil your little finger and he will take your whole arm. Likewise, give Brussels even the slightest hint of power and it will surely grab it all. This time, the ivory tower has its eyes on housing. The effort by Brussels is, of course, masked as only a kind endeavour to provide affordability for Europeans. But before we know it, rent control, zoning restrictions and regulations on both developers and landlords dictated by Brussels will have become commonplace. Dear Europeans, I have a warning for you: an institution that cannot learn from its past mistakes – as we have learned countless times – is doomed to repeat them in every policy area that it touches. So trust me, we do not want our housing to be dictated by Brussels. 1-0194-0000”
“Jos instituutioiden valtaa halutaan tosissaan luovuttaa yhteisöille, niin aloitetaan mieluummin EU:n komissiosta itsestään ja palautetaan valta jäsenvaltioille. 1-0163-0000”
“Arvoisa puhemies, EU:n komissio on saanut taas päähänpiston lähteä puuttumaan jäsenvaltioiden itsenäiseen päätöksentekoon, tällä kertaa hoivapalvelujen järjestämiseen – niihin toimintoihin, jotka valtiot itse tuntevat ja osaavat järjestää parhaiten. Ei tästä aiheesta kuuluisi täällä Euroopan eduskunnan salissa edes keskustella. Nämä keskustelut pitäisi käydä jäsenvaltioissa. Komissio antaa kerta toisensa jälkeen kauniita lupauksia, joissa todellisuus kuitenkin kääntyy täysin päinvastaiseksi. Nyt luvataan perheiden ja yhteisöjen roolin korostamista hoivapalveluissa. Todellisuudessa komission harmaalla byrokratialla on valovuosien etäisyys perheistä ja yhteisöstä. Haluammeko me pitää hoivapalveluiden päätökset lähellä, vai luovuttaa ne virkamiesten pölyttyneelle työpöydälle Brysseliin?”
“Mr President, Europe cannot afford to be China's dumping ground. Last year, over 4.6 billion low-value parcels arrived in the EU – mostly from China – often unchecked, unsafe and unnecessary. This is twice the number compared to the year before; three times the amount of the year before that. This growth speed is shocking. We're not just importing products; we are importing dependence. And the profits are going to China. This cannot continue – not for our economy, our environment or our people. We must reduce demand for cheap foreign goods and bring the factories back to Europe. A European-made product means jobs, safety and self-reliance. Instead of this current China import statistics, I want to see the numbers of European factories skyrocketing. 1-0128-0000”
“Tämän vuoksi päätin äänestää esitystä vastaan, sillä vaikka siirtäisimmekin sähköä kauas, tulee päätäntävallan säilyä lähellä. 9.2 TC "9.2 - Пакт за чиста промишленост (B10-0277/2025)" \f 1 TC "9.2 - Pacto por una Industria Limpia (B10-0277/2025)" \f 2 TC "9.2 - Dohoda o čistém průmyslu (B10-0277/2025)" \f 3 TC "9.2 - Aftalen om ren industri (B10-0277/2025)" \f 4 TC "9.2 - Deal für eine saubere Industrie (B10-0277/2025)" \f 5 TC "9.2 - Puhta tööstuse kokkulepe (B10-0277/2025)" \f 6 TC "9.2 - Συμφωνία για καθαρή βιομηχανία (B10-0277/2025)" \f 7 TC "9.2 - Clean Industrial Deal (B10-0277/2025)" \f 8 TC "9.2 - Pacte pour une industrie propre (B10-0277/2025)" \f 9 TC "9.2 - Comhaontú maidir le Tionsclaíocht Ghlan (B10-0277/2025)" \f A TC "9.2 - Plan za čistu industriju (B10-0277/2025)" \f B TC "9.2 - Patto per l'industria pulita (B10-0277/2025)" \f C TC "9.2 - Tīras rūpniecības kurss (B10-0277/2025)" \f D TC "9.2 - Švarios pramonės kursas (B10-0277/2025)" \f E TC "9.2 - Tisztaipar-megállapodás (B10-0277/2025)" \f F TC "9.2 - Patt għal Industrija Nadifa (B10-0277/2025)" \f G TC "9.2 - Clean Industrial Deal (B10-0277/2025)" \f H TC "9.2 - Pakt dla czystego przemysłu (B10-0277/2025)" \f I TC "9.2 - Pacto da Indústria Limpa (B10-0277/2025)" \f J TC "9.2 - Pactul pentru o industrie curată (B10-0277/2025)" \f K TC "9.2 - Dohoda o čistom priemysle (B10-0277/2025)" \f L TC "9.2 - Dogovor o čisti industriji (B10-0277/2025)" \f M TC "9.2 - Puhtaan teollisen kehityksen ohjelma (B10-0277/2025)" \f N TC "9.2 - Given för en ren industri (B10-0277/2025)" \f ODeal für eine saubere Industrie (B10-0277/2025) 4-0170-0000 Die Präsidentin.”
“We will also remain firm in calling for respect of international humanitarian law and humanitarian access, and in our defence of civil space and human rights, including through the renewal of sanctions against those responsible for violence and obstruction. Above all, we must ensure that the people of South Sudan, especially its youth, women and displaced communities, are not silenced or sidelined in shaping their country's future. It's really important that they participate in shaping and forming, hopefully, democratic institutions. Thank you once again for your commitment and for keeping South Sudan high on our collective agenda. 3-0441-0000 SĒDI VADA: ROBERTS ZĪLE Priekšsēdētāja vietnieks 3-0442-0000”
“Since South Sudan was declared an independent country, the European Union has invested over EUR 1.3 billion in development support for South Sudan and also a lot of humanitarian support: in 2024 it was EUR 110.2 million in humanitarian support, and this year EUR 71 million so far. I know that the needs are higher, and we are really trying to do as much as possible, but I think what is important is really to better coordinate the actions with the Member States as well. The EU will continue working with regional partners, which is very important, to press for the implementation of the peace agreement.”
“– Madam President, honourable Members, this debate has shown the European Parliament's continued concerns and solidarity with the people of South Sudan. Your voices echoed the frustration and urgency felt by millions trapped in a crisis they did not choose. The international community cannot allow South Sudan to become a forgotten crisis. We must continue to speak out and to act through our diplomacy, through our development and humanitarian assistance. I want to give you some facts, because in the debate it was said that the European Union is not actually investing enough and not supporting enough the humanitarian catastrophe that the people are facing there. As I said in my introduction, we are one of the biggest humanitarian supporters and development supporters for the South Sudanese people.”
“Madam President, the further escalation of violence in South Sudan has plunged the country even deeper into a devastating humanitarian crisis. Civilians are experiencing the full force of intensified clashes, leading to mass displacement, food insecurity and even a cholera outbreak. South Sudan is already scarred with past civil wars. We do not want this young country to face another one. We must urgently call for a ceasefire and a renewed commitment to peace negotiations. The European Union has a critical role in fostering diplomatic solutions that protect vulnerable populations. Failure to act risks prolonging this tragedy and destabilising the entire region. Let's act as mediators, call for peace and end the suffering. 3-0439-0000 (Fine della procedura "catch the eye") 3-0440-0000 Ekaterina Zaharieva, Member of the Commission.”
“Mr President, it has been extremely disturbing to learn about the serious accusations of corruption and abuse of power on behalf of the leftist government in Spain. It is disgraceful that these kinds of acts still take place in Member states. Such actions should have no place in a democratic society. They pose a serious threat to the rule of law and undermine the legitimacy of democratic institutions. We live in an era of significant geopolitical turmoil. It is imperative that citizens can trust elected representatives to defend their interests and help them through these difficult times. What we have witnessed in the Spanish Government is the exact opposite. It is called betraying your people. I call for all those involved to take responsibility and answer for their crimes. 3-0321-0000”
“Mr President, I am a conservative man, and that image Green MEP showed does not make me gay, I already am, but I cannot endorse everything that pride in the Western world has started to promote, including the idea that children should be taught they might be in the wrong body and that we should support the mutilation of their genitals. Insanity. I have chosen the conservatives because they have not lost their minds, unlike you on the left. Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East and the biggest Pride organiser in the world. Yet you on the left keep attacking it. Today you even came to the defence of Iran's nuclear sites. A country that imprisons women for not covering themselves and throws us gays off rooftops. Leftists, I am not on your side because you are not on the side of us gays. We are just a toy for you.”
“Madam President, for decades, NATO has guaranteed peace, security and stability on our continent. However, in today's world, raising our defence spending is more critical than ever. Europe has underinvested in its defence for far too long – we can't speak of autonomy, deterrence or a stronger NATO unless we are willing to pay for it. We must be ready to face it: NATO's 2 % of GDP target for defence spending is no longer enough. A stronger and better equipped European defence strengthens NATO, our own continent and global security. The transatlantic bond needs to be unwavering, but we must take responsibility for our own defence spending. Security is not an exception – like anything else, it must be paid for and protected. 3-0042-0000”
“The recent attacks should not lead us to forget or minimise the historic results achieved by Colombia since the signature of the agreement in 2016. They must instead serve as a warning about the persistent challenges faced by the country and remind us of the continued need for international support and solidarity. As made clear in today's debate, the European Union has heard the warning and will continue to do its part as a strong and reliable partner to Colombia and its people. 2-0611-0000 Le Président. – Le débat est clos.”
“2-0609-0000 (Fin des interventions à la demande) 2-0610-0000 Kaja Kallas, Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. – Mr President, honourable Members, thank you for this debate. Today's debate was a further demonstration of the importance of Colombia as a close and like-minded partner of the European Union. The EU-Colombia partnership and cooperation agreement is under negotiation and it is the best way to enhance this partnership. Of course, today's debate also highlighted the worries that we have: the importance of supporting our Colombian partners in the pursuit of peace and the fight against organised crime, as well as in the protection of democracy against political violence and extreme polarisation.”