Lukas Sieper
Member of the European Parliament · Renew · DE
“Madam President, I rise under Rule 202(1) and (4), and Rule 180(1) in conjunction with Rule 202(4). On Monday, the President reminded us that there should be no chanting in this Chamber. Yesterday, it happened again. The reaction of the sitting President? Nothing. Later, a colleague requested a personal statement.”
“We need to invest in humanitarian aid, not only because it's a human thing to do, but also for our own interests. If we do not invest properly where needed, we will face the consequences of our inaction in the form of mass migration, global health pandemics or detrimental economic impacts.”
“Mr President, dear colleagues, especially after the recent USAID cuts, the European commitment to humanitarian aid has become crucial for millions of people across the world. Conflicts, climate change and economic factors drive millions of people in various countries into utterly precarious situations.”
“Herr Präsident, liebe Menschen Europas! Ich freue mich, als letzter Redner dem einen oder anderen hier noch ein paar gute Gedanken mitzugeben in die Sommerpause. Herr Bausemer, ich bewundere ja immer wieder die mentale Akrobatik, die Sie hier betreiben in diesem Plenarsaal.”
“Herr Mularczyk, ich möchte Sie darauf hinweisen, dass wir als europäische Abgeordnete Abgeordnete des gesamten europäischen Volkes sind. Wir vertreten hier nicht nur Deutschland, wir vertreten alle Bürgerinnen und Bürger Europas.”
“Θέλετε μόνο να κάνετε πως ενδιαφέρεστε. Λυπάμαι, αλλά σε αυτό το στημένο παιχνίδι δεν θα συμμετέχω. Islam out of Europe! (Η Πρόεδρος αφαιρεί τον λόγο από την ομιλήτρια) 3-0484-0000 Tomasz Froelich, Verfasser. – Frau Präsidentin, Frau Kommissarin! Was für ein Martyrium! Maria Shahbaz, 13 Jahre jung, Christin.”
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“Mr President, dear people of Europe, I am happy to see that there is so much unity in this House when it comes to the necessity of e-commerce consumer protection. What troubles me a little bit is the idea that we can just apply the laws that we have and that this will solve the situation, because we are talking, in fact, about the internet. I know that for some of us this is maybe hard to grasp still, but the internet is developing very, very, very fast. One colleague from Renew said we can just enact the DSA. The DSA was drafted in 2020. It was accepted by this Parliament in 2022, then the Council said yes also in 2022, and since 2024, it's actually in action. In internet terms, that's a pretty, pretty, pretty long time ago. Even while I'm speaking right now, there is development in the internet that our legislation is not up to.”
“Also möchte ich, da sich eigentlich alle einig sind, das Haus hier dazu aufrufen, ein bisschen mehr diese ideologischen Grabenkämpfe sein zu lassen. Das Witzigste, was ich gehört habe, der größte Schuss ist das mit den Windrädern. Es ist wirklich so dermaßen bescheuert zu sagen, Windräder sind böse, weil dadurch Tiere sterben. Rechnen Sie doch mal durch, wenn Sie so gerne mit Zahlen um sich schmeißen, wie viele Tiere sterben, wenn der Klimawandel einmal so richtig reinknallt bei uns! Dann ist nämlich gar nichts mehr mit der Biodiversität. Also, stehen wir zusammen, halten wir uns an die Ratio! Schönes Wochenende! 4-0160-0000”
“Frau Präsidentin, liebe Menschen Europas! Ich persönlich finde in diesem Europäischen Parlament immer die Debatten am interessantesten, wo sich eigentlich alle einig sind, wo aber auch gleichzeitig der allergrößte Unsinn erzählt wird. Alle sind sich hier einig, dass die Bienen gerettet werden müssen, auf die eine oder die andere Art. Manche sagen, die Landwirtschaft ist schuld, andere sagen, die Pestizide sind schuld. Frau Kommissarin, ich möchte Ihnen ganz kurz sagen: Das, was ich am besten finde an dem Vorschlag, den Sie da machen, ist die urbane Begrünung. Denn das ist ja der Lebensraum, aus dem wir die Tiere quasi komplett vertrieben haben, und wenn wir da wieder ein bisschen mehr Grün in die Städte holen – das ist nicht nur für die mentale Gesundheit der Menschen gut, das ist auch für die Natur gut.”
“As I mentioned in my introduction, actually, later this year, the Commission will present the communication on pre-enlargement policy review. And we are always ready to debate with this House, how best to ensure that the Unions remains able to take decisions fast, swiftly, efficiently in benefits of our citizens. So once again, thanks for this debate, it was really very, very needed, and we are going to present the pre-enlargement policy review later this year. 4-0093-0000”
“I'm a jurist; I do not come from the economy, but what I understand is that you have to invest if you want to grow your business. And investing in enlargement is investing in the future of Europe, of the European Union. 4-0091-0000 (Fin de las intervenciones con arreglo al procedimiento de solicitud incidental de uso de la palabra («catch the eye»)) 4-0092-0000 Ekaterina Zaharieva, Member of the Commission. – Mr President, honourable Members, thank you for this debate, and comments certainly confirmed the importance and necessity to reflect on how to prepare the Union for enlargement. And I also think that this debate confirmed that most of you support enlargement, and it shows that an enlarged Union will be a stronger and more efficient Union. But to do so, we should really reflect on how we prepare our Union for environment.”
“Mr President, dear people of Europe, it really drives me crazy when some people here in this debate say that the EU was never able to fix the big problems of our time, when it's the same people that, when we ask for a strong and robust financial mandate for the European Union, say no. When we asked to unify the European Union's competences on cross-border challenges, they say no. So the same people that sabotage the constant updating of this Union now claim that this Union is not able to solve anything and therefore should not be extended. The second thing that drives me crazy every time I hear it is when they say, 'Oh, we cannot do this enlargement because it will cost us money', and they throw around these big numbers.”
“Als er onderhandeld wordt, is dit een conditio sine qua non. Geef Djalali terug aan zijn vrouw Vida en haar kinderen. Free Jalali, free Jalali, now. 3-0474-0000”
“Daarom hier en nu mijn oproep: het is tijd om Djalali naar huis te laten gaan. 3-0473-0000 Hilde Vautmans, namens de Renew-Fractie. – Voorzitter, negen jaar. Zo lang houdt het Iraanse regime dokter Djalali, onze VUB‑professor, al gegijzeld. Een Europees burger, gemarteld, zonder medische zorg, ter dood veroordeeld na een schijnproces. Nu, met de toenemende spanningen, is zijn leven nog meer in gevaar. Iran gebruikt hem als pasmunt. En wij? Wij kijken toe. Dit is geen individueel dossier meer. Dit is voor mij de lakmoesproef voor Europa. Zijn we in staat onze Europese onderdanen te beschermen? Zijn we in staat onze Europese onderdanen — en Djalali is de langst vastzittende Europese burger in Iran — nu vrij te krijgen? Voor mij is het nu echt het moment. Voor mij moet Djalali nu onmiddellijk en onvoorwaardelijk vrijgelaten worden.”
“Maar het lot van Djalali is genoegzaam bekend. Hij is onschuldig ter dood veroordeeld en zit nu meer dan negen jaar opgesloten, in een steeds zorgwekkender medische toestand. Zijn lot kan twee kanten uit. Een regime op de knieën kan fel uithalen. De allerzwaksten zijn dan het eerste slachtoffer: de burgerbevolking, maar ook de mensen in handen van het regime, dissidenten, politieke gevangenen en gijzelaars. Zo werden eergisteren in de verwarring nog tien gevangenen neergeschoten. Het kan ook een andere kant uit. Het Iraanse regime heeft wel andere besognes dan één iemand vast te houden. Indien er nucleaire en andere deals worden gesloten, wanneer het wapengekletter gaat liggen, mag de internationale gemeenschap het lot van deze en andere westerse gijzelaars niet uit het oog verliezen.”
“Mas podemos falar também da detenção de cidadãos de nacionalidade europeia com o intuito de chantagear a União Europeia e os respetivos Estados‑Membros. É o caso do professor Ahmad Reza Djalali, de dupla nacionalidade sueca e iraniana. Por isso, independentemente do contexto atual e dos hipotéticos desenlaces da intervenção israelita, a União Europeia tem de aumentar a sua pressão sobre as autoridades iranianas para que ponham fim à pena de morte, à obtenção de confissões por meio de tortura, à detenção arbitrária de dissidentes e cidadãos europeus e a outras atrocidades que têm sido a sua marca nas últimas décadas. 3-0472-0000 Gerolf Annemans, namens de PfE-Fractie. – Voorzitter, waar op dit ogenblik een regen van ballistische raketten de realiteit van de dag schijnt te zullen worden, lijkt het lot van één man wellicht futiel.”
“Han är en av många som fått betala det högsta priset för mullornas islamistiska tyranni, i det land som avrättar flest människor i världen per capita och där människor hängs från lyftkranar vid soluppgången. Regimens systematiska förtryck av kvinnor, oppositionella och homosexuella har kringskurit friheten för generationer av iranier och tvingat miljontals i exil. Samtidigt har den iranska hydran i decennier destabiliserat regionen med sina proxyarméer i Libanon, på Gaza och Jemen, och var nu i färd med att tillverka kärnvapen. Till mullornas bundsförvanter räknar Syriens störtade Bashar al-Assad, Nordkoreas Kim Jong-Un och Rysslands Vladimir Putin. En ondskans axel som hotar global fred och säkerhet.”
“Zweden heeft mede daarom geprobeerd om hem vrij te krijgen, maar het terreurregime van de ayatollah erkent naar verluidt zijn Zweedse nationaliteit niet en weigert daarom te onderhandelen over zijn vrijlating. Misschien is er licht aan het einde van de tunnel, nu het ayatollah-regime dankzij Israël vleugellam en bijna gevallen is. Intussen vormt deze resolutie in het Parlement een belangrijke steun in de rug voor degenen die zich actief inzetten voor zijn vrijlating. 3-0470-0000 Alice Teodorescu Måwe, för PPE gruppen. – Herr talman! I snart ett decennium har den svensk-iranske läkaren Ahmadreza Djalali fängslats och torterats av bödlarna i den teokratiska diktaturen Iran.”
“Han måste friges, få resa hem till Sverige och återförenas med sin familj. 3-0469-0000 Sebastiaan Stöteler, auteur. – Voorzitter, het dictatoriale terreurregime van de Islamitische Revolutionaire Garde houdt de heer Djalali al ruim negen jaar vast. Hij werd tijdens een werkbezoek opgepakt en zit sindsdien in de Evin-gevangenis in Teheran. De heer Djalali, die een permanente verblijfsvergunning had in Zweden, werd in 2016 gearresteerd op verdenking van spionage en in 2017 ter dood veroordeeld. In 2018 kreeg hij de Zweedse nationaliteit. Zijn gezondheid is er volgens recente berichten sterk op achteruitgegaan door een gebrek aan medische zorg.”
“Alternativet är oacceptabelt. Vi får inte överge Djalali. Vi får inte överge hans fru, hans barn och de tusen och åter tusentals människor som sitter fängslade utan rättegång i Iran. Det är inte för sent. Ahmadreza Djalali måste komma hem nu. 3-0468-0000 Jonas Sjöstedt, författare. – Herr talman! Den svenska medborgaren Ahmadreza Djalali, hans liv är i stor fara. Han är fängslad i Iran. Han är dömd till döden. Israels våldsamma, olagliga bombningar av Iran ökar riskerna för att förtrycket nu hårdnar och för att fler dödsdomar ska verkställas. Djalali har utsatts för mycket hårdhänt behandling, för tortyr. Han har inte fått en rättvis rättegång och han förnekas tillgång till akut nödvändig medicinsk behandling. Det finns överhuvudtaget ingen rättssäkerhet i Iran. Det finns inga rättvisa rättegångar. Djalali är en av många politiska fångar.”
“Sweden and Member States and the External Action Service bear a responsibility to increase their pressure on the regime in Iran for his immediate release. And to you, Ahmadreza Jalali, we have not forgotten you. You're always on our minds. And I would like to extend the gratitude of the Members of this House to his family, especially his wife, for always reminding us about his case, for always being there. Thank you for your fight for Ahmadreza Jalali. Release Ahmadreza Jalali now. 3-0467-0000 Alice Kuhnke, författare. – Herr talman! I över nio år har den svenska läkaren Ahmadreza Djalali varit fängslad av den iranska regimen. I nio år har han utsatts för tortyr. Nu är risken att han mördas av regimen överhängande. Sverige och EU kan rädda hans liv, men då måste vi agera nu och använda alla verktyg som finns för att få honom fri.”
“Přestaňte dodávat putinovskému Rusku smrtící drony, které útočí na civilní obytné domy v Kyjevě i jinde. Propusťte už konečně všechny občany Íránu z žaláře, kterým je váš totalitní režim.“ 3-0466-0000 Abir Al-Sahlani, author. – Mr President, nine years ago, Ahmadreza Jalali was arrested in Iran with fabricated charges of espionage. He was sentenced to death without a trial. Under the influence of torture, he is held in the notorious prison Evin and at risk of being executed at any time. Jalali has constantly been denied medical care and held in isolation without any contact with his family, and in the last year his health has severely deteriorated. In May this year he had a heart attack and after all of that, no medical attention or help.”
“– Pane předsedající, je symbolické, že právě v těchto dnech řešíme další případ barbarství íránského režimu. Konkrétně upozorňujeme na nepřijatelný postup íránské vlády vůči občanovi Švédska, který je íránského původu. Pan Ahmad Reza Džalálí, lékař a uznávaný vědec, je již devět let vězněn na základě smyšleného obvinění ze špionáže a byl dokonce po vynuceném přiznání odsouzen k trestu smrti. Režim ajatolláhů mu k tomu navíc odmítá poskytovat adekvátní zdravotní péči a ohrožuje tím jeho život i jinak než hrozbou popravy. Pan Džalálí bohužel není jediným člověkem s dvojitým občanstvím, kterého íránský režim v nedávné době vzal jako rukojmí a vyrobil z něho špiona. Chci proto íránský režim vyzvat: „Propusťte pana Džalálího z vězení, vzdejte se vývoje jaderných zbraní, kterými chcete vydírat okolní státy.”
“For nearly a decade, he has endured confinement, psychological torture, brutal treatment, lack of legal aid, medical neglect, and just one week ago he suffered a heart attack. His life is hanging by a thread, and so is our credibility if we do not act. We in the EPP call for the immediate unconditional release of Dr Jalali and all other political prisoners. Punishing a human being with death is an atrocity in itself that does not fit within the framework of our fundamental values we share. This is not about ideology. This is about principle. Human rights are not negotiable. Academic freedom is not expendable. And silence in the face of tyranny is not neutrality – it is complicity. 3-0464-0000 Evin Incir, author. – Mr President, time is running out. The Iranian regime is escalating its executions, leaving no one safe.”
“3-0463-0000 Michał Wawrykiewicz, author. – Mr President, Commissioner, colleagues, this resolution is about the citizen of one of the Member States of the European Union, Sweden, who was caught and sentenced to death by the Iranian regime. And what we are witnessing in the case of Mr Jalali is not an isolated miscarriage of justice – it is a very symptom of a regime that weaponises law to punish truth and uses human beings as bargaining chips in a cynical game of geopolitical extortion. I rise today not only on behalf of the EPP, but in defence of the most basic principles we claim to uphold: the rule of law, human dignity and justice. Dr Jalali, an academic, a European resident, was sentenced to death on fabricated charges by the Iranian regime.”
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“Independent journalism and broadcasting are vital not only to expose injustice, but to counter the growing tide of disinformation about the EU spread by those in power. We stand firmly with Georgia's independent media. Lastly, we see and admire the bravery of those Georgians who take to the streets each day demanding a democratic European future. They defend their fundamental rights and freedom despite the dangers they could face. The EU remains committed to pursuing measures to hold human rights violators accountable in Georgia. 3-0460-0000 Priekšsēdētājs. – Debates ir slēgtas. Balsošana notiks rītdien.”
“In recent months, journalists, civil society activists and opposition voices have faced harassment, intimidation and politically motivated prosecutions. Young protesters are receiving disproportionately harsh sentences. Independent media and political critics are being dragged through the courts – a tactic clearly designed to silence dissent and shrink the democratic space. This is not the conduct we, the EU, and – more importantly – the Georgian citizens expect of a country seeking EU membership. What we are witnessing is a systematic assault on democratic institutions and fundamental rights. The Foreign Agents Registration Act, together with recent laws on broadcasting and civil society funding, introduce criminal liability that threatens the very existence of independent media and NGOs in Georgia.”
“Rechtsstaatlichkeit, Herr Kollege, die werden Sie ja auch in Zukunft weiter kennenlernen im Rahmen der diversen gegen Sie laufenden Strafverfahren. Ich hoffe, dass diese Debatte, diese Entschließung angenommen wird. Ich hoffe, dass die zu Unrecht eingesperrten Journalistinnen und Journalisten in Georgien freigelassen werden und dass wir in Europa auch weiterhin den Mut haben, gegen jene vorzugehen, die das Institut des Journalismus bloß missbrauchen. 3-0458-0000 (Brīvā mikrofona uzstāšanos beigas.) 3-0459-0000 Ekaterina Zaharieva, Member of the Commission. – Mr President, honourable Members of the European Parliament, as many of you said, the situation in Georgia is deteriorating at an alarming pace. Under Georgian Dream, the country is drifting away from democratic norms.”
“Herr Präsident, liebe Menschen Europas! Wenn man sich anschauen möchte, inwieweit sich ein Staat von der Demokratie entfernt, dann muss man sich anschauen, wie er mit Journalistinnen und Journalisten umgeht. Wenn in einem Staat Journalistinnen und Journalisten eingesperrt werden, dafür, dass sie ihre Arbeit machen, dann entfernt dieser Staat sich von einer Demokratie. Jetzt haben Sie schon applaudiert, Herr Kollege Bystron, aber Sie haben ein bisschen zu früh applaudiert, Sie haben mir noch nicht bis zum Ende zugehört. Hören Sie zum Ende zu, dann können Sie gern Ihren Senf dazugeben! Das ist etwas anderes, wenn im Rahmen eines rechtsstaatlichen Verfahrens festgestellt wird, dass Menschen den Mantel des Journalismus benutzen, um das System zu zersetzen.”
“It's our prerogative to choose our own energy mix. I also heard worries about fishers suffering from offshore wind; however, we see that they are actually thriving in offshore farms. So, let me thank you again for this debate. I hope I lifted some of those worries, and I'm really looking forward not only to the vote tomorrow, but to working with all of you on the implementation and with you, Commissioner, and the rest of the Commission on getting this forward. 3-0417-0000”
“I also heard the worry that we need to make sure that interconnections really serve the Member States. Now, I am pleased that this shows support for our report because, let me quote, 'we are asking for binding interconnections based on a needs assessment, to make sure that we build interconnectors that are needed and not just thought of'. I also heard a lot of worry about the energy mix, about nuclear being demonised. Well, I've read this report a couple of times and let me assure you: nowhere in this report is there a demonisation of nuclear. Rather, there is even a mention of the prerogative of nation states to choose their own energy mix. And let me be very clear, when Ms Knafo was saying, 'you don't want nuclear' – well, yes, in my country, for example, we don't want nuclear. But again, isn't that great?”
“– Madam President, I would like to say thank you, Commissioner, and thank you, colleagues, for this debate. Now, I heard that the far-right in this House is quite worried, so let me address some of those worries. You seem to be quite shocked by the numbers of the investment needed: EUR 584 billion by 2030. Yes, that is a lot of money. But let me put it in perspective: EUR 1.8 trillion by 2030 is what we will spend on fossil fuel imports if we don't change our system. And you as patriots, as nationalists, you must be pleased to hear that we can invest in a grid with only EUR 584 billion, keeping that money in Europe instead of sending EUR 1.8 trillion at the same time to other countries, keeping it in Europe, benefiting European companies, benefiting European workers.”
“3-0414-0000 (Fine della procedura "catch the eye") 3-0415-0000 Ekaterina Zaharieva, Member of the Commission. – Madam President, honourable Members, dear rapporteur, I would like once again to express my gratitude for this debate. The fact that so many of you participated shows how important this topic is for our competitiveness, our security, our autonomy and the everyday life of our citizens, so I very much appreciated all of your contributions and opinions. What I will take from this debate is that – no matter that there will be different opinions on what type of energy we should develop – the grids' expansion and modernisation is really the backbone, the crossroad, no matter what we call it, of the many measures that we need to achieve affordable, secure and decarbonised energy.”
“Signora Presidente, onorevoli colleghi, cari cittadini d'Europa, l'energia è la linfa della nostra società ma oggi le nostre reti elettriche sono troppo vecchie, troppo lente e troppe isolate. Se vogliamo più energia rinnovabile, auto elettriche e industrie pulite, abbiamo bisogno di una rete elettrica europea forte, moderna e connessa. Una rete che unisca il sole del Sud, il vento del Nord e la forza dell'innovazione ovunque. Per farlo servono investimenti, collaborazione tra gli Stati e meno burocrazia. Non possiamo permetterci dei ritardi. Il clima cambia, i costi aumentano e la sicurezza energetica è una sfida globale. Una rete europea dell'elettricità non è solo un progetto tecnico, è una promessa di solidarietà, sostenibilità e sovranità.”
“The final point I would make is to echo what I said yesterday when we were discussing the Parliament's own-initiative report on last year's rule of law report, and that was to encourage all Member States across the European Union to embrace the process and to see the annual rule of law report as an opportunity. Because the rule of law report, and specifically the country chapter, represents the Commission's assessment, on an independent basis, of the situation within each Member State under the relevant headings, and it is designed to assist and support Member States as they strive to improve compliance with rule-of-law standards. Over the years, we have continued to deepen our assessment.”
“– Mr President, thanks to all the honourable Members who contributed to this discussion today, which I think demonstrates the importance for EU Member States to have in place independent and autonomous prosecution services. Across the EU the organisation of national prosecution services, as I said in my opening remarks, varies and there is no uniform model for all Member States. However, let me reiterate, what matters is that institutional safeguards should guarantee the autonomy of the prosecution service, ensuring that public prosecutors can fulfil their professional duties without interference. This autonomy is crucial for enforcing both national and European criminal laws.”
“Señor presidente, queridas personas de Europa, todos estamos de acuerdo: quien roba desde un cargo público debe ir a la cárcel, también si pertenece al Gobierno de Sánchez. Pero ahora algunos aquí dicen que este Gobierno ha robado el poder. Olvidan que fue elegido por el pueblo español. También en democracia se puede elegir a políticos corruptos. Pero si hay corrupción lo deciden los tribunales. La democracia no es perfección, sino cómo se afrontan los errores. El Estado de Derecho no es la ausencia de delitos, sino la respuesta a ellos. Espero que nuestros amigos españoles se tomen esto en serio. Europa está mirando. 3-0322-0000 (Fin des interventions à la demande) 3-0323-0000 Michael McGrath, Member of the Commission.”
“Mr President, people of Europe, I am a man. I feel right in the body that I was born into. I am heterosexual. I am what's called an 'ally'. Someone who does not belong to a community, but who stands with them, who fights with them against fear, against hatred. I stand with a proud community because I believe in equal rights for all the people. Because tens of thousands of homosexual and trans people have been murdered in German concentration camps. Because when I speak of love and intimacy with a woman, no one calls it propaganda. No one says it's a danger to children. No one calls it a sin. I am an ally. And what I offer is this: my voice, my time, my solidarity, my rightful fury. I am a human being. And so are you. So are all the people. I am an ally. 3-0245-0000”
“Herr Präsident, liebe Menschen Europas! Manchmal wünschte ich, wir wären wirklich allein die Lakaien der USA; dann wäre es nicht so schmerzhaft weltfremd, wenn manche hier behaupten, wir würden mit unserer Verteidigung allein amerikanischen Interessen dienen. Manchmal wünschte ich, in der Ukraine würde wirklich bloß ein Stellvertreterkrieg mit dem Westen geführt; dann würden diese Verzerrungen der Realität, die manche hier betreiben, nicht so eine schamlose Beleidigung der Tapferkeit und der Freiheit des ukrainischen Volkes darstellen. Manchmal wünschte ich, die Ausgaben für unsere Verteidigung würden wirklich einfach aus den Sozialtöpfen genommen; dann wäre dieses dilettantische Verständnis von Haushaltspolitik, das manche betreiben, nicht so peinlich für alle anderen Abgeordneten.”
“Mr President, I would also like to use this opportunity to apologise because in the last Plenary, I had a misunderstanding within the Rules of Procedure. 2-0463-0000 (End of catch-the-eye procedure) 2-0464-0000”
“Mr President, dear people of Europe, I would like to touch on two things. One colleague said he likes the smell of petrol like a normal man. To this, I would just advise to not spend too much time next to the exhaustion of a car. Another colleague said that he wants to regulate public transport there where it happens. Therefore, I think that means – not at the EU level. I would advise this colleague to think how he travels from his home country to Strasbourg or from his home country to Brussels. We use trains, and also even a plane can be public transport at some point. I think there is a huge interest in cross-border transport in the European Union. So, when someone asks, where does public transport happen? It happens Europe‑wide.”
“Most recently, when the Commission speedily launched the energy assistance package during the energy crisis, and then when we adopted the Growth Facility in record speed. The Moldovan people and Moldovan authorities have also demonstrated that commitment in re-electing a pro-European president and in enshrining the European integration into the constitution, and in pushing ahead at full speed with the reforms. But, obviously, this is not a time to rest on laurels because the Kremlin has not given up their sinister designs. So we must keep on working and also the Moldovans must keep on working well beyond the upcoming parliamentary elections. So we still have a lot of work cut out for us. Regarding the amendments, I fully concur with colleague Halicki, and I ask for all of your support during the final vote on the report tomorrow.”
“– Mr President, I would like to use these two minutes first of all to thank all the colleagues for this very constructive debate and all the shadow rapporteurs for the very constructive negotiations – the same spirit I sensed during a few months back when we debated the growth facility. I think that there is, really, very much a shared sense of purpose among all the pro-European groups in this Parliament. There has also been great cooperation with the Commission, particularly Commissioner Kos, and also with the Council, led by the Polish Presidency. I think that we all sensed the same spirit and unity of purpose during the debate today. We, the European Union, have demonstrated has demonstrated our true commitment to Moldova's European aspirations.”
“To achieve this, Moldova needs to continue with its steady progress in aligning with EU legislation and standards across the clusters, including the fundamentals. Moldova also needs to accelerate its socioeconomic convergence with the EU. Despite challenges, Moldova reduced its dependency on Russian energy sources, thanks in part to the support of the EU. The need for structural reforms is also clear. Moldova needs to continue reforming its public administration, judiciary and anti‑corruption frameworks, and to align with the EU laws and regulations. And Madam Marta Temido, yes, we should take care of this, we should help them and we are doing this. Thank you to all of you. This is how I see the role of the European Commission.”
“Like you have said, as the country faces crucial parliamentary elections in autumn, the support from all of us – from the European Parliament, from the EU Member States, from the European Commission – is very crucial and it shows to the Moldovan people that the EU truly cares. This is especially important as Russia and its proxies in Moldova continue to use all tools at their disposal to ensure that Moldova's EU path is disrupted. This is a new phase in the enlargement process. Never before have we had external disruptive forces who wanted to see us fail. Today, we have this new situation and we have to adapt. Moldova has ambitious goals, including EU membership by 2030, which we support of course.”
“2-0400-0000 (Încheierea intervențiilor la cerere) 2-0401-0000 Marta Kos, Member of the Commission. – Mr President, honourable Members, I am really touched how positively you have spoken about a candidate country which, I have said before, is the best in my class, if I may say so. Thank you once again for the interest and support you have extended to Moldova and to our new approach. And congratulations for the decision that you will open the office of the European Parliament in Chișinău. This is how we really show that we care about a candidate country who would like to become a member of the EU and we are supporting this.”
“Herr Präsident, liebe Menschen Europas! Der Kollege Sell fürchtet sich vor einem Beitritt Moldaus zur Europäischen Union. Er hat Angst vor der strauchelnden Wirtschaft Moldaus. Als würden wir Länder in die EU aufnehmen, um kurzfristig und unmittelbar einen Vorteil daraus zu ziehen und nicht langfristig gemeinsam Freiheit, Wohlstand und Rechtsstaatlichkeit aufzubauen. Er hat Angst vor der Korruption in Moldau – hier kann ich ihm den Blick in die eigene Partei empfehlen. Er fragt, was der Mehrwert ist für unsere Bevölkerung. Ganz einfach: Dass wir gemeinsam vorangehen auf diesem europäischen Kontinent, dass wir gemeinsam mit allen Völkern Europas an der Zukunft dieser Union arbeiten, an einem gemeinsamen Weg, der für uns alle besser sein wird als das, was wir in der Vergangenheit hatten.”
“For full integration into the European framework, Montenegro must change these visa policies and align them with the EU's stance on these terrorist states. This step is crucial for safeguarding our borders and maintaining a consistent, united foreign policy approach across Europe. It’s a step that a candidate country should be ready to take.”
“Ampak seveda, da se zavedamo v prvi vrsti, da smo tukaj pravzaprav, da pomagamo in da smo vsi skupaj ena ekipa. Hvala vam za vaše razprave. Se veselim prihodnjega poročila in prihodnjega dela. 2-0374-0000 Preşedinte. – Dezbaterea a fost închisă. Votul va avea loc mâine. Declarații scrise (articolul 178) 2-0374-5000 Sebastian Tynkkynen (ECR), in writing. – Montenegro has shown strong alignment with the EU's common foreign and security policy. Its active cooperation in sanctions and diplomatic efforts reflect Montenegro's dedication to European security. However, we must address an important concern: Montenegro's visa-free travel agreements still include Russia and Belarus, countries whose actions contradict, in the most severe way, EU principles and security interests.”
“Spoštovana komisarka, draga Marta, kot ste sedaj na koncu povedali: naša skupna naloga je pomagati Črni gori, da bo dosegla vse kriterije in da bo zrela za vstop v Evropsko unijo in vse države, ki so vstopale – recimo Slovenija, naša država leta 2004 – so se oziroma smo se soočale s težkimi zahtevami. Tudi bilo je treba marsikaj izpolniti, ampak smo uspeli, ker smo delali s skupnimi močmi. In to bi tokrat položil na srce tudi tako politiki kot civilni družbi v Črni gori. Treba je delovati skupaj. Treba je imeti en skupni cilj in to je vstop v Evropsko unijo, kajti za Črno goro druge alternative ni. In za nas kot predstavnike Evropske unije je tudi to naloga, da seveda opozarjamo na tisto, kar ni dobro, da smo tudi neizprosni, kadar je to potrebno.”
“That's why – it was mentioned – 1 000 people or even more than 1 000 of my co-workers are working on one enlargement country and this is for everybody. Only if we do this together with this support, is how we send a strong signal of encouragement to Montenegro to stay the course and intensify its efforts to move ever closer to the European Union and one day become a member of our European Union. 2-0373-0000 Marjan Šarec, Poročevalec. – Gospod predsednik, spoštovani kolegi, zahvaljujem se vam za vaše besede. Iz teh besed je razvidno, da si vsi prizadevamo za to, da bi Črna gora postala članica Evropske unije.”
“– Mr President, honourable Members, Montenegro's continued alignment and reform efforts, particularly in sensitive areas such as the rule of law, will be decisive in shaping its path forward. With your support and that of the Council, we can send a clear message: genuine commitment to reform will be met with tangible progress on the EU path. When Montenegro delivers, we must be ready to respond decisively and collectively by recognising its achievements and advancing the accession process. Montenegro is and must remain a frontrunner in enlargement. It is my task, it is the task of the European Commission to help our candidate country. And we do this with all the candidate countries. We are now speeding up the process, but we really stick to the merit-based principle.”
“Herr Präsident, liebe Menschen Europas! Der Kollege Valet hat eben den Beitritt Montenegros als Risiko dargestellt, als kämen mit ihm nur Korruption, Drogenhandel und chinesischer Einfluss. Ich halte das für zynisch. Wer die Fortschrittsberichte liest, der sieht, dass Montenegro echte Fortschritte macht – nicht perfekt, aber ehrlich –, und das gibt mir Hoffnung. Ich gehöre zur ersten Generation, die nur die Europäische Union kennt, und ich will, dass wir mit allen Völkern Europas gemeinsam voranschreiten in Frieden, Demokratie und Würde. Erweiterung ist kein Sicherheitsrisiko; sie ist gesamteuropäische Verantwortung. 2-0371-0000 (Încheierea intervențiilor la cerere) 2-0372-0000 Marta Kos, Member of the Commission.”
“Specifically for this group of minors, it is absolutely important that we have a clear definition of consent – that we have a clear rule, as the Commissioner already said, that freezing or not saying anything can never be understood as consent, specifically because we need to protect also this group of children. So, thank you all very much. I count on your support in the vote today. I count on your support in the negotiations with the Member States to make sure that the level of ambition that we have here in this Parliament today is at least matched also on the Council side. Like I said as a conclusion to my first introduction here, protecting children is not a choice – it is our deepest and most profound responsibility. Let's live up to that responsibility together. 2-0074-0000”