Danuše Nerudová
Member of the European Parliament · PPE · CZ
“Madam President, dear colleagues, across our Union, spyware like Pegasus and Predator has been used against journalists, lawyers and politicians. In Hungary, journalists were hacked while investigating Orban's government. In Poland, our own colleague had his phone hacked three times by the former government.”
“Madam President, dear colleagues, President Trump is selling us his new victory. Let's summarise it. Iran before the war: an Ayatollah dictator in power, brutal repression of human rights, the Strait of Hormuz open, sanctions in force.”
“Mr President, Commissioner, colleagues, we often hear from finance ministers that opposing a stronger EU budget is about protecting taxpayers. But is it really? Take Czechia our finance Minister rejects a higher EU budget and new resources in its name, in the name of fiscal discipline.”
“Mr President, crazy old men are messing with our energy bills. Putin is blackmailing us with fuels, and now the Iranian leader is sending rockets across the Middle East and blocking trade routes. And us, Europe? Again and again, we are just bystanders. When energy becomes a weapon, it is our citizens who pay the price first.”
“Madam President, conversion therapy is torture, and yet, this is still happening in Europe. One in four LGBTIQ+ people in the European Union have experienced conversion practices. One in four. Let that sink in.”
“Madam President, colleagues, Europe is not short of savings. It is short of investments. Every year, billions of euros leave Europe because our capital markets remain fragmented. At the same time, our companies struggle to access the financing they need.”
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“We demand independent oversight, real whistleblower protection, and consequences for governments that stonewall our own committees. Democracy cannot defend itself in the dark. 3-0523-0000”
“Madam President, dear colleagues, across our Union, spyware like Pegasus and Predator has been used against journalists, lawyers and politicians. In Hungary, journalists were hacked while investigating Orban's government. In Poland, our own colleague had his phone hacked three times by the former government. It reminds me of the former Czechoslovak communist secret police, who spied on everyone and everywhere. Back then, they didn't have the tools to listen to everything. Now governments do and they use them. Nearly every Member State has purchased this technology. Almost none will submit to scrutiny. And when we as a Parliament asked for answers, most governments responded with silence. We cannot demand the rule of law from candidates while ignoring its erosion at home.”
“Madam President, dear colleagues, President Trump is selling us his new victory. Let's summarise it. Iran before the war: an Ayatollah dictator in power, brutal repression of human rights, the Strait of Hormuz open, sanctions in force. Iran after the war: another Ayatollah dictator still in power, human rights abuses still ongoing, the Strait of Hormuz reopened, sanctions weakened and high energy prices for our citizens. Do you consider this as a victory? I do not. I consider this a loss for Iranian people and for all of us. 2-0085-0000”
“I support a strong EU budget and this is why I support the very good MFF report put forward by Siegfried Mureșan and Carla Tavares. 2-0035-0000”
“Mr President, Commissioner, colleagues, we often hear from finance ministers that opposing a stronger EU budget is about protecting taxpayers. But is it really? Take Czechia our finance Minister rejects a higher EU budget and new resources in its name, in the name of fiscal discipline. Yet at home, she disguises real spending by using special exceptions to budgetary rules as if they were normal. Her campaign promises are funded through accounting tricks while debt continues to rise. So let us be honest. This is not about protecting taxpayers. This is about lying to them. I would rather contribute at the European level through investments in competitiveness, innovation and programs like Erasmus+. In short, in our future.”
“Madam President, conversion therapy is torture, and yet, this is still happening in Europe. One in four LGBTIQ+ people in the European Union have experienced conversion practices. One in four. Let that sink in. At a time when we are facing a mental health crisis among the young generation, how can we tolerate practices that are linked to depression, anxiety or suicide? This is not healthcare. It does not protect them. It just isolates them. Let's criminalise this practice. Let's provide victims with psychological support because we do not have to fix them because they are not broken. 1-0202-0000”
“Mr President, crazy old men are messing with our energy bills. Putin is blackmailing us with fuels, and now the Iranian leader is sending rockets across the Middle East and blocking trade routes. And us, Europe? Again and again, we are just bystanders. When energy becomes a weapon, it is our citizens who pay the price first. We have a duty – not just political, but moral – to act, to protect. If we can shield households by lowering taxes, let us do it. If we can fix the pricing of emission allowances, let us do it. But in the long term, we need to build renewables and nuclear to have stable and independent resources, and to tell those crazy old men: 'Europe is no longer at your mercy.' (The speaker agreed to take a blue-card question) 1-0097-0000”
“Madam President, colleagues, Europe is not short of savings. It is short of investments. Every year, billions of euros leave Europe because our capital markets remain fragmented. At the same time, our companies struggle to access the financing they need. We need deeper market integration, fewer national barriers and smarter regulation that actually unlocks the capital. That also means looking seriously at the role of pension funds. If properly deregulated and enabled to invest more broadly across the borders, they can become powerful long‑term investors in Europe's economy. Europe's savings should finance Europe's future. Our innovation, our transition and our competitiveness. The capital is here in the European Union. Now, we must remove the barriers that prevent it from working for our Europe. 3-0308-0000”
“This is why this mandate must focus more on the social impact of the transition. I therefore welcome the Commission's proposal of this package. 2-0376-0000”
“Mr President, the recent energy crisis has shown how vulnerable our societies are, especially amid global instability such as the war in the Middle East. We are seeing sudden price spikes almost every day. We cannot always control geopolitics, but we can control our own policies, our regulations and taxes. And, as politicians, we must recognise that we can sometimes be part of the problem. Energy taxes account for about a quarter of the price households pay. Barriers to stronger energy connection across the Union still remain, even though it would help to lower the prices. We do not have enough instruments to counter price volatility of energies, and we are not supporting enough energies that ensure an independent and secure supply, including nuclear energy. The European Union should help the citizens.”
“Mr President, colleagues, a woman should not earn less simply because she is a woman. In Europe today, women earn 12 % less than men and then, if they retire, their pensions are 25 % lower. This gap does not appear overnight. It builds over a lifetime. Lower pay, career breaks, fewer opportunities. As an economist who worked on pension reform, I know one thing: unfair pensions start with unfair pay. If we want equal pensions, we need equal careers. That means pay transparency, better childcare and real opportunities for women in high‑value sectors because gender equality is not just social policy, it is Europe's economic strength. 1-0181-0000”
“Behind every screen there is a child, a young adult, and behind every statistic, there is a human being whose mental health and future is at stake. Let's do something about it. 2-0427-0000”
“Mr President, 'you are a loser', 'nobody likes you', 'you're fat': not nice, right? I know, trust me – I was there. Imagine being 14 and opening your favourite app to a screen full of messages attacking your looks, your identity, everything that makes you, you. It follows you everywhere – every day, every night. Bullying stays with you for years. 16% of young Europeans face that same pain online and it's heavier: anxiety, depression, isolation that can last for years. But let's be honest, we cannot ask young people to solve this alone. First, we must regulate the platforms that host this content. Only then can we educate and empower users to navigate the digital world responsibly. It's time for the Commission to regulate the platforms. Just as teachers wouldn't let children be bullied in a classroom, platforms cannot let it happen online.”
“Mr President, a ceasefire was signed in Syria on 30 January. Any pause in fighting is welcomed, but the ceasefire alone does not mean safety for civilians. In recent months, across parts of Syria, civilians including Kurds and other minorities face insecurity, intimidation and serious human rights abuses. Even after the ceasefire, fear remains widespread. This is a human rights crisis that should concern Europe. Kurdish forces played a big role in defeating ISIS, and as their position weakens, security on the ground becomes more fragile, increasing risks for civilians and regional stability. Europe must stand clearly on the side of human dignity. Protecting minorities and defending basic rights must be central to any engagement on Syria. 2-0314-0000”
“Și dacă credeți că trebuie să corectăm ceea ce noi am făcut cu ani în urmă, și anume să impunem termene și soluții înainte de a avea tehnologie, înainte de a avea bani suficienți, înainte de a avea inovare. 2-0452-0000 Danuše Nerudová (PPE), blue-card answer. – Thank you for the question. Actually, this was what I was speaking about in my speech, that we need to adjust what was already done before, because it is causing obstacles to our industry. 2-0453-0000”
“This is why I support the Commission's pragmatic review of 2035 regulation and placing technological neutrality at its core to ensure a realistic, inclusive and economically sustainable transition for Europe. (The speaker agreed to take a blue-card question) 2-0451-0000 Maria Grapini (S&D), întrebare adresată conform procedurii „cartonașului albastru”. – Vreau să vă adresez o întrebare, stimată colegă. Sunt de acord cu ceea ce ați spus. Întrebarea mea este: Credeți că suferința în care este acum industria auto este datorită greșelii noastre, a Parlamentului European, a Uniunii Europene, a Comisiei Europene, care a reglementat înainte de a avea soluții? Pentru că sunt zeci de mii de locuri de muncă, e o industrie în spate care asigură, până la urmă, bunăstarea cetățenilor.”
“Madam President, colleagues, I believe it is essential that we provide industry with stable and predictable conditions in which it can grow, innovate and invest. To do that, we must look honestly at how the market actually works and at the real figures – not only at political ambitions. In the EU, hybrid vehicles and plug-in hybrids now account for over 44 % of new car registrations, and registrations are growing rapidly year by year. This growth shows that consumers are already choosing a range of technologies. Alternative solutions can contribute to emission reductions and help bridge the gap where full electrification is not yet feasible for all regions, all sectors, all users. We need a framework that supports innovation, rather than prescribing a single technological path.”
“Mr President, colleagues, the European Parliament has managed to secure more funding for researchers in Horizon, more funding for transport, and additional resources for border management. These are real, concrete achievements, even if they don't make headlines every day – but they show how important this House is for our citizens. We push for policies that support growth while also strengthening our security – and this is why it is so important for Parliament to preserve its role in the annual budgetary procedure. Yes, to a simplified MFF, but with a clear and strong role for every institution: the Commission, the Council and Parliament. Parliament needs to play its part, especially in the implementation of the new Competitiveness Fund, which must benefit all regions and all citizens: from Romania to France, from Sweden to Italy.”
“Paní předsedající, svoboda a demokracie nejsou samozřejmost. Mezinárodní den studentstva je pro Evropu nejen tragickou připomínkou toho, co se stalo v roce 1939, ale je také oslavou toho, co se stalo v roce 1989 v tehdejším Československu, kdy mladá generace našla sílu a odvahu iniciovat společenské změny, které vedly k pádu komunismu. Hlas mladé generace je extrémně silný hlas. Ukazuje nám to Slovensko, kde pouhá křída na psaní v rukou mladé generace ukazuje, jak mocnou zbraní je jasný občanský postoj. Chtěla bych tady z Evropského parlamentu vyjádřit podporu všem mladým lidem napříč Evropou, kteří hájí hodnoty jako svoboda, demokracie a zasazují se o dodržování evropských hodnot. Prosím, vytrvejte, vy jste naše budoucnost, Evropa vás potřebuje. 1-0039-0000”
“Falling people from the windows in Brussels? We must stop him and thank you for all your efforts, Mr Commissioner. 3-0386-0000”
“Madam President, colleagues, we already know about Orbán's proximity to a bloody Russian president, but we didn't expect him to adopt the methods of Russian KGB. Sorry. Forgive me. FSB, as they call themselves nowadays. Mr Orbán allegedly offered Hungarian officials in the EU institutions to change, to become informants for his secret services. Dearest colleagues, that is not a Netflix plot. It is how the Hungarian regime now operates. If you refuse to sign an informant contract and spy on behalf of the Hungarian Government, you can be branded as a traitor of your own country. After letting Russian citizens unchecked enter the Schengen Area last year, after using Pegasus spyware against the opposition, Mr Orbán now seeks to spy on the institutions of which he is a part of. What will be the next?”
“Madam President, Madam Minister, dear colleagues, how can an ordinary family make it to the end of the month when they need 15 annual salaries to buy an apartment? How can a young person survive when housing costs are rising by a quarter, year after year? There is one issue fuelling populism everywhere: the housing crisis. In the Netherlands, the far right won on the promise to fix the housing shortage. In Portugal, the far right gained power by pledging to fight soaring home prices. The reality is that the housing market is really going crazy. We need a clear plan for how to boost construction and fight inflation, but we don't need another empty declaration. This is my concrete call to all the leaders today and to you, Madam Minister. 3-0043-0000”
“Madam President, dear Prime Minister, this weekend in the Czech Republic, a populist billionaire, Andrej Babiš, won the elections despite the corruption scandals, and he will probably govern with his allies accused of violence on women and hate speech. The trend is spreading, because populists and extremists are leading the polls in Austria, Germany and France. Our liberal democracy is really sick. But Luxembourg remains a fortress – a fortress resilient against the wave of populism and extremism. Let me ask you, Mr Prime Minister: what is the secret? I believe in the young generation. We should give them more space and more power. And I believe that the young generation can heal our democracy. 2-0104-0000”
“These are the sides of the same coin. Social platforms must go back to what they promised us: to connect people, not divide them; to inform, not to poison; to serve democracy, not to undermine it. Let's make sure they do. 3-0530-0000”
“Mr President, for too long, digital giants have profited from our European market without contributing fairly to our public finances or moderating hateful content. 'You deserve to die – you and your son.' This is what I sometimes receive on my social media. I use social platforms every day. My children do too. I always believed that they should connect people and inspire creativity, but today, too often, they do the opposite. Instead of dialogue, we see hate; instead of facts, we see disinformation, Russian trolls, anti-Semitism, homophobia. This is not the digital European space we stand for. We must recreate this space – a space for people with values, a space for respect, a space for democracy. And platforms must take responsibility for moderation, while at the same time paying their fair share in taxes.”
“Madam President, Mr Commissioner, next week, our shared priorities will become reality. But without proper revenues, they will remain just empty promises. That's why we need an own resources package that is politically viable, financially sufficient and stable. As Tom Cruise might say, it may look like mission impossible after so many years of blockage, but we must deliver – there is no other alternative. If we are serious about introducing new revenue streams, we must also be serious about how we manage the budget. We need to avoid fragmentation and we must protect European added value. That means governance of the budget based on genuine partnership with all relevant actors around the table. 3-0091-0000”
“We must never forget her sacrifice, today more than ever, and we must never stop defending what she stood for. 1-0062-0000”
“Madam President, 'I am falling, I am falling, I have lost this fight. I leave with honour. I love this country. I love its people. Build a better future for them. I leave without hatred.' These were the final words of Milada Horáková, a politician, a patriot and a fearless defender of democracy. She was executed 75 years ago after a fake trial orchestrated by the communist regime in Czechoslovakia. Today we remember her not as a victim, but as a symbol – a symbol of courage, integrity and resistance against tyranny. Milada Horáková sacrificed herself for the values that define Europe today. In Horáková's time, it was Stalin in the Kremlin. Today, it's Putin, but the goal remains unchanged: to crush independence and to break the spirit of free nations.”
“Porém, o que se viu foi o prolongamento do mandato presidencial, o aumento da repressão da oposição, as prisões arbitrárias e o aumento das violações dos direitos humanos. Deste modo, cresce a instabilidade e agrava-se o isolamento internacional do Mali. Apelamos, por isso, às autoridades de transição para que restabeleçam, com urgência, o espaço democrático, anulem a decisão que dissolveu os partidos e fixem um calendário eleitoral, claro. Só assim poderá haver um verdadeiro futuro para o Mali. 3-0486-0000”
“Er zijn naar schatting duizend vijfhonderd Russische soldaten, die zich schuldig maken aan grootschalige schendingen van de mensenrechten: zij executeren Malinezen en intimideren de bevolking. Dit geweld moet stoppen. 3-0485-0000 Marta Temido, em nome do Grupo S&D. – Senhor Presidente, a dissolução dos partidos políticos no Mali é uma violação grave dos princípios fundamentais de qualquer Estado de direito e da ordem constitucional. Sem pluralismo, sem liberdade de expressão, sem o envolvimento da sociedade civil e sem a participação democrática dos cidadãos, nenhuma estabilidade política duradoura poderá ser construída. Do golpe de Estado de 2020 e da tomada de poder pela Junta Militar saiu o compromisso de um governo de transição com a responsabilidade de preparar eleições.”
“– Voorzitter, de veiligheidssituatie in Mali gaat er sterk op achteruit. De gevechten tussen de Malinese autoriteiten, rebellen en jihadisten nemen in hevigheid toe. Daarbij worden grove schendingen van de mensenrechten vastgesteld. Alle oppositiepartijen en tegenstanders van het regime worden uitgeschakeld. Democratische verkiezingen lijken verder weg dan ooit. De politieke rechten moeten worden hersteld en er moeten verkiezingen worden uitgeschreven. Rusland heeft dit momentum aangewend om zijn invloed in Mali uit te breiden. Zo is Mali begonnen met de bouw van een door Rusland gesteunde goudraffinaderij en er worden "games" verspreid waarin wordt gevochten tegen het neokolonialisme van Europa en Amerika. Er is ook proactieve pro-Russische propaganda, die zich razendsnel verspreidt. Maar het gaat veel verder dan dat.”
“But this is not a standalone development; it is part of a wider crackdown on opposition, civil society, critics of the regime and many political opponents, who have been abducted or arrested. The autocratisation trend – not only in Mali, but in the entire region – is extremely worrying. So we stand here today, as Europeans, speaking about human rights and democracy in Africa; and as we do it, we cannot deny our colonial past. Neither can we deny our present, where so many of our relationships with countries that were formerly colonies continue to be deeply unequal. The EU must come to terms with our past and start treating African nations like equal partners, not only in words and in speeches, but also in actions, negotiations and trades. 3-0484-0000 Ingeborg Ter Laak, namens de PPE-Fractie.”
“The European Union must raise the pressure, continue supporting civil society and stand firmly against autocracy. We owe it to the European soldiers who lost their lives in the country, but also to the Malian people, who are also suffering from terrorist violence, foreign interference and economic hardship, to defend their rights and freedoms. This is why we demand the immediate restoration of constitutional order and human dignity in Mali. 3-0483-0000 Catarina Vieira, author. – Mr President, dear colleagues, the proposal to dissolve and ban political parties in Mali is concerning, to say the least. Anyone can see that such a ban is deeply undemocratic and a nail in the coffin of any self-respecting democracy. It is also at odds with the Constitution that was enacted in 2023.”
“3-0482-0000 Laura Ballarín Cereza, author. – Mr President, dear colleagues, what we are witnessing in Mali is deeply worrying. Since the 2020 coup, the country has been trapped in a downward spiral of authoritarianism. The military junta, led by General Assimi Goïta, has not only failed to deliver on repeated promises of democratic elections – it has now taken the alarming step of dissolving all political parties and organisations. This is not just a violation of Malian citizens' fundamental rights. It is a direct attack on democracy, on civil society and on any prospect for peaceful political dialogue. This Parliament condemns the arrests, enforced disappearances and intimidation of opposition figures. We must be clear – we care about Mali, and democracy cannot be suspended indefinitely in the country.”
“Plus de 800 000 Maliens habitent en Europe, principalement sur son flanc ouest, et à ce chiffre pourraient bientôt s'ajouter des centaines de milliers de migrants illégaux fuyant la dictature et l'avancée des groupes islamistes vers Bamako. Nous avons trop sacrifié dans ce pays pour accepter l'effacement de leur liberté. Par solidarité, par responsabilité, l'Europe doit tenir la ligne: la ligne d'un lien renouvelé avec l'Union africaine via un partenariat stratégique renforcé et équilibré. Car l'Afrique comptera près de 2,5 milliards d'habitants d'ici à 2050, soit un homme sur quatre, et, en 2100, ce sera un homme sur deux. Être spectateurs sans agir au Mali pourrait conduire à une contagion chez ses voisins, élever le risque d'importation de la menace terroriste en Europe et accroître dangereusement le flux de migrants illégaux.”
“Et, le 13 mai 2025, la junte militaire au pouvoir a procédé à la dissolution des partis politiques, faisant plonger le pays dans un régime officiellement dictatorial. À ce titre, le Parlement européen vote cette semaine une résolution pour s'opposer à cette atteinte grave aux droits fondamentaux, qui expose davantage le Mali à son invasion totale par les groupes islamistes. L'Afrique et l'Europe sont plus que des partenaires. Nous sommes voisins, liés par l'histoire, la géographie, l'économie et les peuples. Les porosités entre nos deux continents sont très fortes, pour le meilleur, mais aussi pour le pire.”
“– Nākamais darba kārtības punkts ir debates par septiņiem rezolūciju priekšlikumiem par politisko partiju izformēšanu un opozīcijas apspiešanu Mali (2025/2754(RSP)). 3-0481-0000 Christophe Gomart, auteur. – Monsieur le Président, chers collègues, au Mali, l'Europe a payé le prix du sang. Notre continent a payé un lourd tribut: 67 soldats européens – 58 Français, un Espagnol, deux Allemands, cinq Néerlandais, un Portugais – sont tombés dans la lutte contre le terrorisme islamiste. N'oublions pas leur sacrifice. Nous sommes intervenus en 2013, à la demande du gouvernement malien de l'époque, pour empêcher l'arrivée des islamistes au pouvoir et la création d'un couloir pour les terroristes islamistes vers l'Europe. En 2020, un coup d'État a amené au pouvoir le colonel Assimi Goïta, qui a rapproché géopolitiquement son pays de la Russie.”
“15.3 TC "15.3 - Разпускане на политически партии и репресии срещу опозицията в Мали" \f 1 TC "15.3 - Disolución de partidos políticos y represión de la oposición en Mali" \f 2 TC "15.3 - Rozpuštění politických stran a represe opozice v Mali" \f 3 TC "15.3 - Opløsning af politiske partier og undertrykkelse af oppositionen i Mali" \f 4 TC "15.3 - Auflösung politischer Parteien und hartes Vorgehen gegen die Opposition in Mali" \f 5 TC "15.3 - Erakondade laialisaatmine ja opositsiooni mahasurumine Malis" \f 6 TC "15.3 - Διάλυση πολιτικών κομμάτων και καταστολή της αντιπολίτευσης στο Μάλι" \f 7 TC "15.3 - Dissolution of political parties and the crackdown on the opposition in Mali" \f 8 TC "15.3 - Dissolution de partis politiques et répression de l'opposition au Mali" \f 9 TC "15.3 - Díscaoileadh páirtithe polaitiúla agus an chniogbheartaíocht ar an bhfreasúra i Mailí" \f A TC "15.3 - Raspuštanje političkih stranaka i zatiranje oporbe u Maliju" \f B TC "15.3 - Scioglimento dei partiti politici e repressione dell'opposizione in Mali" \f C TC "15.3 - Politisko partiju izformēšana un opozīcijas apspiešana Mali" \f D TC "15.3 - Politinių partijų panaikinimas ir susidorojimas su opozicija Malyje" \f E TC "15.3 - A politikai pártok feloszlatása és az ellenzék elleni kemény fellépés Maliban" \f F TC "15.3 - Ix-xoljiment tal-partiti politiċi u t-trażżin tal-oppożizzjoni fil-Mali" \f G TC "15.3 - Ontbinding van politieke partijen en het hardhandige optreden tegen de oppositie in Mali" \f H TC "15.3 - Rozwiązanie partii politycznych i represje wobec opozycji w Mali" \f I TC "15.3 - Dissolução de partidos políticos e repressão da oposição no Mali" \f J TC "15.3 - Dizolvarea partidelor politice și reprimarea opoziției în Mali" \f K TC "15.3 - Rozpustenie politických strán a zásah proti opozícii v Mali" \f L TC "15.3 - Razpustitev političnih strank in zatiranje opozicije v Maliju" \f M TC "15.3 - Puolueiden hajottaminen ja opposition tukahduttaminen Malissa" \f N TC "15.3 - Upplösandet av politiska partier och tillslagen mot oppositionen i Mali" \f OPolitisko partiju izformēšana un opozīcijas apspiešana Mali 3-0480-0000 Priekšsēdētājs.”
“The permanent release of Dr Jalali remains a top priority for the EU and we are committed to keep using all the tools at our disposal to ensure his freedom. In this spirit, and in full consistency with the EU critical engagement towards Iran, we will continue to call for his release and that of all EU-Iranian dual nationals arbitrarily detained in Iran until they can reunite with their families. 3-0478-0000 Priekšsēdētājs. – Debates ir slēgtas. Balsošana notiks rītdien.”
“He is currently detained under conditions that not only overlook his rights, but also pose serious risks to his health. This is unacceptable. Dr Jalali's situation highlights the broader issues faced by many others in similar predicaments in Iran. We have been closely monitoring Dr Jalali's case since the very beginning and we are proactive in advocating for his release on humanitarian grounds in our contacts with Iranian authorities at all levels, including most recently at the highest level with HR/VP Kallas and the European External Action Service Political Director. This is done with the aim of supporting consular efforts made by the Swedish Government. Given Dr Jalali's delicate health condition, we urge the Iranian authorities to ensure he receives timely and adequate medical treatment outside of prison whenever necessary.”
“The EU foreign ministers discuss this unlawful practice and stand united and resolute in their response. We continue to use all the tools at our disposal, including sanctions, as illustrated by the new package adopted in April 2025 for the use of the judiciary as a tool for arbitrary detention. As Europeans, we also remain completely opposed to use of the death penalty in all cases and in all circumstances and call on Iran to pursue a consistent policy towards its abolition. The death penalty is a cruel and inhuman punishment, which fails to act as a deterrent to crime and represents an unacceptable denial of human dignity and integrity. We will continue working towards its universal abolition. Dr Jalali, a Swedish-Iranian citizen, is in prison since 2016 and was sentenced to death in 2017 on arbitrary grounds.”
“The risk of global escalation is real and its impact will be felt in our homes. We have no time. The EU must act! 3-0477-0000 Ekaterina Zaharieva, Member of the Commission. – Mr President, honourable Members of the European Parliament, the European Union strongly opposes Iran's distressing practice of arbitrary detention of EU nationals and dual EU-Iranian citizens, with a view of making political gains. The EU firmly supports Member States' consular efforts. This unlawful practice undermines international law and stands in direct violation of Iran's international obligations under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic and Consular Relations, as well as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. This is deeply troubling and must stop.”
“Mr President, colleagues, on one side, we see the Iranian Government trying to arm itself and destabilise the world; and on the other, young Iranians, especially women, who simply want to dance, study free and enjoy life. On one side, the Iranian people are protesting and standing up for their rights; on the other, the government is sending drones to Russia to kill the people of Ukraine. On one side, we have an Iranian regime that executes more people than any other country in the world; and on the other, Dr Djalali, an imprisoned Iranian scientist who worked with European universities to save lives. We need to pick a side – I already did, long ago. What's happening in Iran concerns us all. If the regime stays in power, it's not only the Iranian people who will suffer.”
“But we cannot ignore the elephant in the room. We don't have enough revenue to pay our debts. It is like asking a bank for a loan with no plan to pay back. How would any bank react? In two years, we face EUR 30 billion in repayments annually. That is nearly one fifth of the EU budget. There is only one sustainable solution: new own resources for the EU. Member States must act, the clocks are ticking. Let's give the Union the tools it needs for a stable and secure future. 2-0234-0000”
“Madam President, dear colleagues, the Union reacted swiftly and effectively to the pandemic – we stood united, supported businesses and protected jobs. In a moment of deep crisis, we showed that the EU is not a bureaucratic machine, it is a political community capable of real action. The recovery fund, of course, was not perfect. There were delays in implementation and the use of cross-border projects and ongoing issues with transparency. And despite the scale of the effort, only 13 countries requested loans, leaving billions unused. So the question becomes urgent: what do we do with the unused funds and the bonds already issued? I believe we should invest in our society, especially in defence. I welcome the Commission's recent proposals, because without security there can be no long-term growth on this continent.”
“Naše demokracie dokonce umožňuje, že někteří podporovatelé fašismu a komunismu pořád sedí s námi tady v Evropském parlamentu a mají tu drzost šířit ruskou propagandu a lež. Přála bych si, abychom i my, stejně jako naši váleční hrdinové, měli odvahu čelit zlu. Začněme nazývat věci správnými jmény. Skutečný osvoboditel nikdy nemůže přinést novou totalitu. Svůj proslov věnuji všem československým hrdinům, včetně letců RAF, kteří po skončení druhé světové války byli zavražděni a umučeni komunisty. 4-0057-0000”
“Pane předsedající, kolegové, dnes si připomínáme konec druhé světové války. Den vítězství, odvahy a naděje těch, kteří bojovali za svobodu a demokracii, protože věřili, že po porážce nacismu přijde svobodný svět. Jenže do střední a východní Evropy místo svobody přišla další temnota. Ti, kterým jsme desítky let museli říkat osvoboditelé, přinesli jen nový teror, popravy, lágry a totalitu. Zlo vystřídalo jen další zlo. Jejich oběťmi se stali skuteční hrdinové, letci RAF, legionáři nebo odbojáři. Ti všichni byli pronásledováni, vězněni a trestáni, protože pro totalitní režim znamenali vše, co moskevské loutky neměly – svobodu, hrdinství a lásku k demokracii. Dnes, 80 let poté, se kolaborace se zlem znovu stává závažným problémem celé Evropy.”
“Pro ně musíme najít mír, ne mír za každou cenu, jak by si někteří přáli, ale mír, který zajistí bezpečnost a nezávislost Ukrajiny, protože Ukrajina je nadějí pro všechny demokracie na světě. 3-0072-0000”
“Paní předsedající, vážení kolegové, Severní Korea cvičí na Ukrajině své vojáky. Íránci tam testují své nové vojenské technologie. Prezident Trump se snaží obohatit na ukrajinském nerostném bohatství a nyní dokonce slovenský premiér Fico bude stát na Rudém náměstí a tleskat vrahům z Buči. Toto je realita dnešního světa. Byli jsme naivní, když jsme si mysleli po pádu železné opony, že zvítězí liberální demokracie. Dnes se děje pravý opak. Ale já takový svět pro své děti nechci. I proto jsem vstoupila do politiky a kandidovala do Evropského parlamentu. Myslím přitom na ukrajinské matky, které každý večer usínají s modlitbou za jejich dcery a syny, kteří hrdě brání svoji vlast, aby přežili další den.”
“How can national governments alone decide how to spend EU money in our regions without even asking what those regions need, and without Parliament's oversight? Mr Orbán will channel even more EU money to his pro-government friends. And if Mr Babiš returns to power, he will have even more free rein to continue his old games with EU funds. Mr Commissioner, we need a government that includes all actors and not to give all the keys to the national government. 2-0202-0000”