Seán Kelly
Member of the European Parliament · PPE · IE
“Madam President, my colleague Ressler said Europe was a sleeping giant. And this is a sleep that is self-inflicted because of overregulation etc. So now we need to wake up and get rid of the sleeping tablets.”
“A Uachtaráin, beidh mé chomh tapaidh agus is féidir liom. Yesterday, at the first debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting, a lot of Members – understandably at the time – were critical of the non-attendance of the Irish Presidency.”
“A Uachtaráin, the Commission estimates that rebuilding Gaza will cost USD 71 billion. For decades, the EU has funded schools, hospitals, water networks, community centres in Palestine – many of them now destroyed.”
“A Uachtaráin, tá áthas orm labhairt ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo. Europe's bioeconomy represents one of our greatest untapped economic opportunities – by turning agricultural residues, forestry by-products, marine resources and organic waste into high-value products, we can reduce our dependence on fossil-based materials while creating new…”
“I therefore welcome investments such as Ireland's new National Biorefinery Pilot Plant in County Monaghan, which helps researchers, SMEs and industry from across the country to transform promising ideas into commercially viable products, bridging the gap between laboratory research and market deployment.”
“A Uachtaráin, I think there is nothing more depressing than to see a traditional industry like the automotive industry basically going down the tubes, especially because of unfair competition from China. So that's up to us to ensure that competition is stopped and that we give a fair advantage to our own industries.”
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“This isn't just a trading issue, it's a justice issue. Agus, mar fhocal scoir, is deas an rud é go bhfuilimid beagnach ar aonghuth faoin ábhar seo. Mar a deirtear i mo theanga dhúchais féin, 'an rud is annamh is iontach'. Go raibh míle maith agaibh a chairde. 4-0124-0000”
“A Uachtaráin, a Choimisinéir, across Europe, farmers and small producers sit at the bottom of our agri‑food supply and value chains. They are the small players. They do not have the buffers of large buyers and retailers, where a late payment or a last-minute cancellation is an inconvenience, not a threat to survival. That is exactly why the directive on unfair trading practices is so important. It sets clear rules against abuses such as late payments, sudden cancellations and the refusal to sign written contracts. New rules on cooperation among enforcement authorities regarding unfair trading practices in the agri‑food supply chain provide clear procedures for information gathering and investigations across borders. If we are serious about strengthening farmers' position in the supply chain, we must also be serious about enforcement.”
“If one group cannot access education whilst another can, violence can – and does – ensue. In the EU, we can use our leverage, our funds and our experiences to help partners around the world to avoid this age-old mistake. On the positive side, expanding access to education spurs economic growth. For each year spent in education, a person's lifetime earnings go up by 10 %. Economies grow, welfare payments decrease naturally and investment and economic opportunities flourish. So, we should absolutely do all within our power to improve education equality, both at home and abroad. 3-0369-0000”
“A Uachtaráin, as a father, a grandfather and a former teacher, it breaks my heart to see children without fair and equal access to education, which I enjoyed and was able to provide for my own family, thankfully. Education is a powerful tool. Not only is unequal access to it morally wrong, it's dangerous and economically detrimental. Inequality in education is one of the primary underlying causes of civil conflict. In Ireland, for example, the controversy over placing a university in the Protestant town of Coleraine, rather than the majority Catholic city of Derry, further entrenched education inequality in the north and led to Troubles which lasted for 30 years. Thankfully, that's now behind us. Academic studies prove this relationship all over the world.”
“Czy czasem nie jest tak, że Unia Europejska popełniła ogromne błędy i dlatego mamy upadek firm w Unii Europejskiej? 3-0095-0000 Seán Kelly (PPE), blue-card answer. – No, Russia committed a serious error, but it also showed us that dependency on Russia for our gas supplies, as dependency on China for critical raw materials, is not good for us. But, at the same time, we do have an obligation to support Ukraine because they are actually fighting our war. It has been estimated that if Russia is not curtailed, in five years' time they'll have the capacity to attack Europe. Is that what you want? No. So I think the policies in relation to Ukraine, in relation to weaning ourselves off fossil fuels from Russia, is the correct one, and the sooner it happens, the better for everybody. 3-0096-0000”
“I would like to see a clear, urgent action plan from the Commission aimed at lowering EU energy prices. Set out what needs to be done urgently, and let that list be the benchmark by which this mandate is judged. Sin é a bhaineann leis seo. Go raibh maith agaibh. (Ghlac an cainteoir le ceist cárta ghoirm) 3-0094-0000 Bogdan Rzońca (ECR), pytanie zadane przez podniesienie niebieskiej kartki. – Wspomniał Pan o rosyjskich czołgach i tej wojnie na Ukrainie, która bardzo skomplikowała sytuację w Europie. A za chwilę, dzisiaj będziemy głosować w sprawie pomocy dla belgijskiej firmy, która zwolniła 3,5 tysiąca pracowników. To jest firma produkująca silniki spalinowe. I będziemy znowu pomagać firmie, która upadła z powodów ekonomicznych. Czy według Pana wszystko da się zgonić na tę wojnę na Ukrainie i na agresję Putina?”
“A Uachtarán, a Choimisinéirí. Táimid ag treabhadh linn ar aghaidh. Mr Draghi correctly identified energy prices as perhaps the most fundamental factor for European competitiveness. Electricity is two to three times more expensive here than in the US; gas – four to five times. Without an abundance of domestic supply, there is only one way to structurally lower energy costs in Europe; that is, end our dependence on gas as quickly as possible. Until we do that, we do not control our own electricity prices. For competitiveness, that's a serious problem. But we are not going back to the world as we knew it before Russian tanks rolled across the Ukrainian border in February 2022, and the policy actions we take must reflect this. Today's theme is urgency.”
“78 % of 13 to 17-year-olds check their devices at least hourly, and 46 % report checking them almost constantly. The social media apps and websites they use are designed to be addictive – and they are. Being constantly online leaves children vulnerable to a range of threats, including cyberbullying. I think we must take urgent steps now at EU level, to remove access and make it illegal for children to use social media at least before the age of 16, as they do in Australia, where, as Chair of DANZ, I was able to discuss with stakeholders recently. I call on the Commission to come forth with proposals as a matter of priority. Let us try to deal with this scourge once and for all. 2-0429-0000”
“A Uachtaráin, this is a debate we have had time and time again over the years. I have consistently called for stronger action to prevent cyberbullying, including criminalisation, and for better educational initiatives for children to better understand its impacts. And I have organised public events to highlight this terrible affliction. And I am pleased that in Ireland we have led in this area through Coco's Law, which criminalises a range of cyberbullying offences including non-consensual image sharing and harassment. At EU level, we have important provisions included in the Digital Services Act to protect minors online. This is all extremely important. However, we cannot ignore the root cause here. 97 % of young people use the internet daily.”
“This will leave us less reliant and exposed to threats, giving Europe the sovereignty to make its own decisions. A deal with India will have major benefits for Irish businesses – tariffs and trade barriers will be lowered on Irish spirits, pharmaceuticals and professional services to export to India. A deal would open up the rapidly growing Indian savings wealth to be invested in Irish companies. This will protect and create jobs across Ireland and indeed Europe. Now, more than ever, that is what we need in Europe to be strong, prosperous and competitive. Let's do it. 3-0348-0000”
“A Uachtaráin, if one thing has been made clear in 2026, it is that Europe needs trustworthy trading partners – the bigger the better. And few come bigger than India. That is why it is of paramount importance that a deal can be reached, which facilitates investments and opens up trade for the EU into the world's fastest-growing economy. Populists across the world have used slow economic growth to decry free trade and push protectionist measures, such as tariffs or leaving the EU, even though we have seen that the knock-on effects are detrimental to their own citizens. We must instead seek growth and competitiveness to deliver the economic prosperity EU citizens are looking for. A major part of that is opening up new markets for trade and investment.”
“Though this may sound extreme, requiring car manufacturers to keep in-car radios in an easy win for building societal resilience. Not only that, but it prevents local radio and national culture from being squeezed out by high-tech firms and streaming services. Irish people are extremely proud of our national broadcasting and it is especially important in rural areas and for older people. It is part of the fabric of our lives. And who knows? It may even save them someday. 3-0286-0000”
“A Uachtaráin, a Choimisinéir, radio is not just a part of our culture; it could save your life. The Digital Networks Act should protect in-car radio – not just for our enjoyment, but for our safety. If the subsea cables around Ireland were damaged, or if we experienced an electricity blackout like Spain and Portugal did last year, or a major storm like we had last January, what would happen? Internet and cellular coverage would be severely hampered. Our hyper-connected lifestyles would be interrupted, leading to panic and concerns about access to vital services. This is where in-car radio is invaluable. Each car battery would ensure that people could power their radios, allowing them to receive essential government communications.”
“I call on the Commission to present a proposal, much as it did for the green taxonomy, which clearly defines these hybrid threats. These terms should then be debated and decided on in this Parliament, with buy-in and input from all parties. It is only then, with clear, agreed‑upon legal definitions, that we can hope to bring in enforcement mechanisms to give the Democracy Shield the teeth it needs. Without this clarity, we are doomed to more of the same tired, self-destructive debate. Sin a bhfuil, a Uachtaráin, agus Nollaig Shona Daoibh go léir. Go raibh maith agaibh. 4-0116-0000”
“Go raibh maith agat, a Uachtaráin. A Choimisinéir, a chairde, Dia daoibh ar maidin. We have seen this debate too many times. Efforts to combat misinformation and harmful online content are pitted against fundamental rights, free speech and national sovereignty, and we make little progress as a result. It's a tired story, where the real loser is the legitimacy of our institutions – the very thing that makes Putin and his cronies happy. If we want the Democracy Shield to be effective, we must start at the beginning. We need clear, shared definitions of the hybrid threats we face. Those threats must be properly identified and classified so that any future regulation can be enforced with legal certainty, rather than undermined by endless disputes and internal conflict. For this to work, it needs to be done in a transparent way.”
“I am proud that the Danish Presidency, in the last six months, has worked hard to make Europe stronger when it comes to our security and defence and when it comes to our competitiveness and green transition. And therefore, I am proud that we have now reached three agreements on the omnibus and a climate target for 2014. And lastly, maybe this is a little bit out of procedure – and if that is the case, my apologies, President – this is my last day in the plenary during the Danish Presidency, and I want to take the opportunity of a full plenary and thank all of you for such good cooperation and for all the results we achieved together. Thank you. 3-0135-0000”
“– Mr President, honourable Members, Commissioner, I very much agree with what was said by President of the Commission von der Leyen. In the reality of today's world, this has to be Europe's independence moment, and therefore we have to make Europe stronger and capable of deciding our own future. I also noted from today's discussion a wide agreement to this, like Mr Sebastião Bugalho from EPP, who has a New Year's resolution for all of us to be even more European in 2026. For Europe to be a strong global actor, we need to bring down burdens. And therefore, I do not understand, nor do I agree with those parliamentarians who today said that simplification and deregulation is a policy for Trump. It is a policy that is highly needed; it removes burdens for our European companies and makes us able to compete.”
“I would like to reassure Ms Grapini that, thanks to the Danish Presidency, we advanced the customs reform process to an unprecedented extent, and I believe that, with our Cypriot colleagues, we will conclude on this crucial file very, very soon. If you allow me the last point, Mr President, we had a lot of passionate debates in this House. I want to tell you that I appreciate all of them. I appreciate your intervention, your support for Europe, your support for close cooperation among the institutions. I would like to thank you for your hard work, for this dynamism you bring into our relationship. And I would like to wish all of you a merry Christmas and all of us everything best in the New Year. 3-0134-0000 Marie Bjerre, President-in-Office of the Council.”
“I also would like to tell you that in my many encounters, which are not easy and are very tense very often with our US counterparts, I still believe that, even in spite of all these tensions, they realise that the transatlantic relations have a key strategic importance for addressing some of the global challenges which we share, from taking on overcapacities in many products through access to critical raw materials – because we learn the hard way how dependencies are expensive. To the key priority of today, which is securing just and lasting peace in Ukraine, I believe that in these crucial areas, cooperation is still better than confrontation. If you allow me, Mr President, to conclude, I would like to thank the Danish Presidency, Minister Bjerre and the whole team for a very professional presidency under very tough times.”
“Here, I would say, as many of you just did: let's focus on our strengths, let's show our self-confidence and let's do it as a united Europe, as a united position, as a united approach from all our Member States. I think that's very clear. You are the representatives directly elected by the citizens across Europe. You know better than anyone else that it is only us Europeans who are the masters of our destiny.”
“All these were the key driving principles for all trade negotiations to be conducted this year. All of them are reflected in our agreement with Mercosur. Therefore, I would like to thank you for yesterday's support for unprecedented, far-reaching safeguards to address the concerns of our farmers. And to all of you, Ms García Pérez, Mr Van Lanschot, Mr Weber and many others, I really appreciate your support and your underscoring of the importance of this agreement. So let's work together to make this final strategic step. Let's ratify this key agreement and let's confirm our credibility towards our international partners. Many of you referred to the United States of America.”
“You know that our biggest single market in the world is an example for many, so I would just agree with all of you who've been calling for 'let's build on the strengths, let's build on our confidence'. Many of you have called for a strategic approach for strategic autonomy. I think Sandro Gozi was the last one to point it out. We just presented to you a few weeks ago a new economic security approach, which is an open-ended document, which has to be regularly updated to reflect new realities and to help us to tackle our dependencies. We need to open new markets for our industry. We must offer new opportunities for our excellent and very competitive agri-food sector, and we have to deliver on new access to the critical raw materials our economic operators desperately need.”
“Therefore, I very much support all of you who calls upon us to be part of building the new one, where Europe continues to be leader in respect of universal values, where Europe will continue to be a leader in modern clean economy, and where we use our strengths and our major assets. I think that in this last plenary session of the European Parliament this year, we should demonstrate how proud we are of our economy, of our industry, of our agri-food sectors, of our people working hard in the factories and in the fields – because the European economy showed extraordinary resilience. Despite the turbulence of this year, we are still the biggest global trader in the world, ahead of the United States and ahead of China.”
“Therefore, I would like to thank all of you – Mr Gerbrandy was the first one to mention it, Mr Kelly was the last one to highlight it – for demonstrating confidence in Europe and highlighting our strengths, because nobody doubts that Europe is indeed the best place to live in, as it was also recalled by our colleague Mr López Aguilar a few minutes ago. I agree with all those who state that it's important not to be kept in the past and not to dwell in nostalgia for the world which is long gone. But we should also not allow others to define who we are and what we should do.”
“A good starting point would be to implement Commissioner Jørgensen's grids package – which we discussed yesterday – because that would guarantee us energy security and energy independence, and that would be a good starting point for strategic autonomy of the European Union. 3-0132-0000 (Koniec vystúpení na základe prihlásenia sa o slovo zdvihnutím ruky) 3-0133-0000 Maroš Šefčovič, Member of the Commission. – Mr President, honourable ministers, honourable Members of the European Parliament, we had a very intense debate, and I think that we covered the most important topic this morning, which I am sure pretty well reflects the tough reality of today's world. We all concluded that the world has become more dangerous, more transactional, where even the traditional relationships are severely tested.”
“A Uachtaráin, last but not least, of course. Support Ukraine? Absolutely. Transatlantic relations? At their lowest ebb ever. EU strategic autonomy? Absolutely vital. In relation to Ukraine, the frozen assets have to be utilised. Guarantees for Belgium? They don't have to carry the can for Europe. Then it should be solved. As regards America, Trump's attitude is simple. Two words: 'America first'. Our answer? Two words: 'Europe first'. So we have to grow industries in Europe. 'Made in Europe' has to be our selling point. Above all, we have to develop the infrastructure to make it happen.”
“So today is a good day from that point of view, but the sooner we move now to the alternatives that are out there, the wind and the sun, put the grids to make them happen, then we will have true independence and we can forget about Putin. 2-0054-0000”
“A Uachtaráin, when Putin invaded Ukraine, he surprised many people in Europe, especially in the West. But we surprised him with the unity in which we responded, particularly in the sanctions being imposed so quickly, the welcoming of unfortunate Ukrainian refugees, but also the speed at which we are moving now to independency on Russia for oil and gas. But even if there was no Putin, we should be doing this anyway, because, as Ursula von der Leyen pointed out in her State of the Union address, dependency means control, means higher prices. So the alternative is what we want. Develop our renewables – we'll be shortly discussing grids – and the grids to go with them so that we can have healthier lives, cheaper energy and, above all, independence.”
“Renewables put downward pressure on our electricity prices, electrification drives increased efficiency and more EU money is invested in our home-grown companies, rather than sent to Russia and the Middle East to pay for oil and gas. Europe will continue to lead in the fight against climate change, and we can demonstrate globally that this is also the most cost-effective and most competitive way forward. Buailimis ar aghaidh ag an troid i gcoinne athrú aeráide, i dtreo is go mbeidh pláinéad folláin do na glúnta atá ag teacht inár ndiaidh. Go raibh míle maith agat - jab maith déanta i mBelém. 4-0119-0000”
“A Choimisinéir, a Uachtaráin, tá áthas orm labhairt ar son mo ghrúpa EPP ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo. Agus ba mhaith liom tosú le moladh a thabhairt don rapóirtéir Lídia Pereira agus dár dtoscairí uile a rinne an-jab i mBelém. Having had the honour of representing the European Parliament at various COPs, including the historic agreement in Paris in 2015, I welcome the progress made in Belém, particularly the launch of a new partnership to transition away from fossil fuels and the commitment to triple adaptation finance by 2035. The past four years have shown us that continued reliance on fossil fuels puts our citizens at risk of price hikes and inflationary pressures. The big difference between now and ten years ago is that EU competitiveness and climate action now go clearly hand in hand.”
“A Uachtaráin, is deas liom cúpla focal a rá ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo - daoine le míchumas. Agus léirigh mo chomhghleacaithe, mo chara Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, a lán faoin ábhar seo. Go háirithe, luaigh sí fostaíocht, luaigh sí Cárta Míchumais na hEorpa, intéirneachtaí, agus taisteal agus iompar agus a lán eile. Agus tá a lán déanta. Ach ba mhaith liom díriú, go háirithe, ar rud atá ag tarlú i mo thír féin. Is é sin 'social farming' nó feirmeoireacht shóisialta trína dtagann daoine le míchumas ar an bhfeirm gach seachtain. Déanann siad jabanna éagsúla agus tugann sé féinmheas agus féinmhuinín dóibh, agus cabhraíonn siad, dar ndóigh, leis an bhfeirmeoir chomh maith.”
“The plan proposed by the US, in the name of Donald Trump, makes no sense. It's a capitulation. And without the support of Europe – both in terms of taking in refugees and supporting Ukraine in the war – they would have been overrun long ago by Russia. Peace, to be realistic, has to be fair – and particularly fair to those who are suffering. In this instance, it's Ukraine that's suffering. Russia started the war and that mustn't be forgotten. 3-0088-0000”
“And as Ursula von der Leyen pointed out, this would lead to more wars in due course. We need a real peace plan, not a capitulation plan. Slava Ukraini! (The speaker agreed to take a blue-card question) 3-0086-0000 Petras Gražulis (ESN), pakėlus mėlynąją kortelę pateiktas klausimas. – Gerbiamas pranešėjau. Jūs esate pati didžiausia frakcija Europos Parlamente valdančios daugumos. Jūsų – Komisijos pirmininkė. Ar jums ne gėda, kad jūs tik organizuojat diskusijas, rezoliucijas ir nesuteikiat reikiamos pagalbos Ukrainai? Karinės, diplomatinės. Ir kaltinat Trumpą. Ar nereikėtų jums patiems kaltinti savęs, kad jūs neryžtingi, neprincipingi? Apginkite jūs Ukrainą, nereiks Trumpo tada. 3-0087-0000 Seán Kelly (PPE), blue-card answer. – This is not about blame; this is about being realistic.”
“Madam President, those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Appeasing bullies won't stop wars. Yes, we need a plan to end this war, to end the destruction and the violence. But how we bring that about matters. This is not a surrender: there can be no decisions made without Ukraine and without Europe. Russia does not get to dictate the future security of Ukraine or of Europe. The fundamental principle that borders cannot be changed by force remains paramount, and under no ceasefire agreement should the front lines be frozen where they currently are. Creating peace by granting Russia all its demands is not the way we do business in Europe. To do so would only encourage other authoritarian regimes to attack neighbouring countries in the sure knowledge that, for the sake of peace, they'd be given more land.”
“That includes completing the capital markets union so that European savings can be put to work. Second, we must cut the red tape holding projects back. We need to reform planning systems to speed up permitting and make it more attractive for private capital to invest. We must redouble our efforts, or else watch as Europe gets left behind. Mr Draghi should do an annual report on each country, rating them from 1 to 27 on how they are performing. Mar a dúirt na Fianna fadó, beart de réir ár mbriathair atá ag teastáil. 2-0044-0000”
“A Uachtaráin, over a year on from the Draghi report, and how are we doing? Not too well, I'm afraid. As Mr Draghi himself warned recently, we need a step change in the EU's action. Competitiveness depends fundamentally on two things: affordable energy and technological leadership. Yet both are being undermined by delays to the infrastructure we urgently need, from power grids to semiconductor foundries. Today, half of the Greek capacity required by 2030 has not yet entered the delivery phase, and even projects that have been approved are facing delays of up to five years because of permitting bottlenecks. This won't cut it. So what must change? First, Europe needs a truly coordinated investment and planning strategy for cross-border infrastructure.”
“The upcoming European affordable housing plan is a crucial opportunity to deliver a practical, business-friendly and future-orientated framework; one that mobilises public and private investment, promotes innovation and digitalisation and, above all, simplifies regulation and planning – the bane of our lives. This is our chance to guide the Commission's affordable housing plan. Let us not let the opportunity slip. Oibrímis go tapaidh agus go luath. 3-0021-0000”
“A Uachtaráin Metsola, a Uachtaráin von der Leyen, affordable housing has become one of the most urgent social and economic challenges across Europe. Just last week, Eurostat reported that house prices in the EU have risen by an average of 53.4 % over the past decade. And in Ireland, that figure sits well above average at a staggering 83.4 %. For many, owning or even renting a home is out of reach. But the housing crisis is also a direct threat to Europe's economy. The shortage of housing is making it increasingly difficult for businesses to attract and retain workers. This exacerbates labour shortages and undermines competitiveness.”
“So Ursula von der Leyen is right when she says we need to shake off the shackles of unanimity. This is something we should do on a gradual basis – not in everything, because there will be some areas that will be very sensitive for Member States, but certainly you cannot have a situation where Orbán has abused the situation. So we need to look at that. 2-0267-0000”
“A Uachtaráin, I've always been in favour of enlargement. I think when you join a club, you shouldn't close the door behind you, lock it and keep everyone else out. My country has benefited hugely from joining the European Union way back in 1973. Then, of course, we had Brexit. I always felt that the best answer to Brexit is enlargement, and there are many countries that want to join the European Union rather than leave it. But joining also has responsibilities, and I think that is one of the key aspects that we need to emphasise – learning from the obnoxious behaviour of Viktor Orbán in Hungary, utilising the benefits of the European Union, then making himself popular at home by criticising everything the European Union does and voting against anything the European Union wants.”
“A Uachtaráin, a chairde, the late John Hume, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for helping to broker the Good Friday Agreement, once said that we must spill sweat and not blood to bring about a brighter future. Just two weeks ago, we celebrated the ceasefire deal brokered by President Trump. Last weekend's events showed just how fragile it is. There is a narrow path to lasting peace in Gaza. It will require enormous restraint from both Israel and Hamas. It will require international partners to apply pressure on them to do so, and to hold each accountable for breaches like those over the weekend. It will require the inclusion of democratic actors like the EU and the UN, to help deliver a surge of aid to Gaza, to set up systems of governance and policing, and to create a credible process towards a two-state solution.”
“Maidir leis na hionsaithe éagsúla atá an Rúis ag déanamh orainn, cosúil le dróin, teachtaireachtaí cibirionsaithe agus ag cur isteach ar ár ndaonlathas, caithfimid ár mbonneagar a fhorbairt go práinneach chun sinn féin a chosaint ó na hionsaithe éagsúla seo ón Rúis. Maith thú, a Úcráin. 4-0212-0000”
“A Uachtaráin, Gan dabht ar bith, tá cogadh uafásach ar siúl san Úcráin. Agus ag an am céanna, bhí Uachtarán Mheiriceá Donald Trump ag caint faoi shíocháin, rud nach bhfuil aon suim ag an Rúis ann. An tslí is fearr chun síocháin a bhaint amach ná an cogadh a bhuachaint, agus ag caint faoi i lár an chogaidh, tá sé cosúil le foireann peile ag caint faoi cheiliúradh i lár cluiche. Caithfidh tú an cluiche a bhuachaint agus ansin is féidir leat é a cheiliúradh agus an tslí is fearr chun síocháin a bhaint amach ná go ndéanfadh muintir na hÚcráine an cogadh a bhuachaint agus a tír a choimeád.”
“These organisations need financial support, and I urge the world to not turn their backs on the Afghan women and girls, and the organisations dedicated to help them. 12.2 TC "12.2 - Единен отговор на неотдавнашните нарушения от страна на Русия на въздушното пространство и критичната инфраструктура на държавите - членки на ЕС (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f 1 TC "12.2 - Respuesta unida a las recientes violaciones del espacio aéreo y las infraestructuras críticas de los Estados miembros de la Unión por parte de Rusia (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f 2 TC "12.2 - Společná reakce na nedávné narušení vzdušného prostoru a kritické infrastruktury členských států EU Ruskem (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f 3 TC "12.2 - Fælles reaktion på nylige russiske krænkelser af EU-medlemsstaternes luftrum og kritiske infrastruktur (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f 4 TC "12.2 - Geeinte Reaktion auf die jüngsten Verletzungen des Luftraums und die jüngsten Bedrohungen der kritischen Infrastruktur der EU-Mitgliedstaaten durch Russland (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f 5 TC "12.2 - Ühine reageerimine Venemaa hiljutistele ELi liikmesriikide õhuruumi ja elutähtsa taristu rikkumistele (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f 6 TC "12.2 - Ενιαία απάντηση στις πρόσφατες παραβιάσεις του εναέριου χώρου και κρίσιμων υποδομών κρατών μελών της ΕΕ από τη Ρωσία (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f 7 TC "12.2 - United response to recent Russian violations of the EU Member States’ airspace and critical infrastructure (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f 8 TC "12.2 - Une réponse unie aux récentes violations par la Russie de l'espace aérien et d'infrastructures critiques d'États membres de l'UE (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f 9 TC "12.2 - Freagairt aontaithe ar sháruithe a rinne an Rúis le déanaí ar aerspás agus ar bhonneagar criticiúil Bhallstáit an Aontais (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f A TC "12.2 - Ujedinjeni odgovor na nedavne ruske povrede zračnog prostora i kritične infrastrukture država članica EU-a (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f B TC "12.2 - Una risposta unita alle recenti violazioni dello spazio aereo e delle infrastrutture critiche degli Stati membri dell'UE da parte della Russia (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f C TC "12.2 - Vienota atbildes reakcija uz nesenajiem Krievijas pārkāpumiem attiecībā uz ES dalībvalstu gaisa telpu un kritisko infrastruktūru (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f D TC "12.2 - Vieningas atsakas į pastarojo meto Rusijos padarytus ES valstybių narių oro erdvės ir ypatingos svarbos infrastruktūros pažeidimus (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f E TC "12.2 - Az uniós tagállamok légterének és kritikus infrastruktúrájának Oroszország általi közelmúltbeli megsértéseire adott egységes válasz (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f F TC "12.2 - Rispons magħqud għall-vjolazzjonijiet reċenti mir-Russja tal-ispazju tal-ajru u l-infrastruttura kritika tal-Istati Membri tal-UE (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f G TC "12.2 - Eendrachtig antwoord op recente Russische schendingen van het luchtruim en bedreigingen van kritieke infrastructuur van de EU-lidstaten (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f H TC "12.2 - Wspólna reakcja na niedawne przypadki naruszania przez Rosję przestrzeni powietrznej państw członkowskich UE i na zagrożenia dla ich infrastruktury krytycznej (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f I TC "12.2 - Resposta unida às recentes violações, por parte da Rússia, do espaço aéreo e de infraestruturas críticas de Estados-Membros da UE (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f J TC "12.2 - Un răspuns unitar la recentele violări de către Rusia ale spațiului aerian și infrastructurii critice ale statelor membre ale UE (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f K TC "12.2 - Jednotná reakcia na nedávne narušenia vzdušného priestoru a kritickej infraštruktúry členských štátov EÚ zo strany Ruska (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f L TC "12.2 - Enoten odziv na nedavne ruske kršitve zračnega prostora in kritične infrastrukture držav članic EU (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f M TC "12.2 - Yhtenäinen vastaus Venäjän äskettäin EU:n jäsenvaltioiden ilmatilaan ja kriittiseen infrastruktuuriin kohdistamiin loukkauksiin (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f N TC "12.2 - Ett enat svar på den senaste tidens ryska kränkningar av EU-medlemsstaternas luftrum och kritiska infrastruktur (RC-B10-0419/2025)" \f OUna risposta unita alle recenti violazioni dello spazio aereo e delle infrastrutture critiche degli Stati membri dell'UE da parte della Russia (RC-B10-0419/2025) 4-0210-0000”
“A Uachtaráin, imagine you were stuck under rubble after one of the most deadly earthquakes in Afghanistan's recent history, and you can't be helped because of the Taliban's rule of no skin contact with unrelated males and females. The marginalisation of women in Afghanistan has reached new heights. Bans on women working in NGOs, studying, and restrictions on their travel have massively impacted women's access to healthcare and humanitarian aid. Women also face increased gender-based violence following disasters, brought on by the intense pressure on communities through displacement, loss of livelihoods and more. I applaud the work of organisations such as UN Women, who are doing extraordinary work to help people on the ground.”
“We need enhanced disease-vector surveillance systems at borders to the EU, along with integration of weather modelling and cross-border disease control. New and dangerous diseases will be commonplace if we do not act swiftly to prepare and defend against their spread. 4-0193-0000”
“A Uachtaráin, a Choimisinéir, climate change is not just about sea levels and storms. It is already shaping the health threats facing Europe. Warmer winters, shifting rainfall patterns and ecological disruption are bringing mosquito- and tick-borne diseases to new regions which are ill-equipped to deal with them. Imagine a summer trip to southern France or even northern Germany, where West Nile virus or Lyme disease are not anomalies, but regular occurrences. Whilst obviously a greater burden for those living in these regions, it will also negatively impact our ability and willingness to travel between countries, undermining a key freedom of the European Union. To keep our continent safe, we must adapt.”
“We must also deliver a real savings and investment union, giving our companies access to the capital markets they need to grow and compete globally. Second, regulation: in Washington, the instinct is to drive growth; in Brussels, the instinct is to drive regulation. We need to find the right balance. We urgently need a digital omnibus package to simplify and streamline our regulations and remove overlap and red tape. Finally, we must invest ambitiously in our digital infrastructure to reduce reliance on external providers and shield Europe from geopolitical shocks. Europe has the talent, the capital and the innovative capacity to compete. We must provide our companies with the conditions to do so. Sin a bhfuil uaim, a Uachtaráin. 3-0322-0000”
“A Uachtaráin, a Choimisinéir, the EU is too slow where speed is needed and too fragmented where unity is vital. Our inability to adapt to a rapidly changing digital landscape has left us dependent on foreign technology, short on investment and, ultimately, strategically and economically exposed. There are two major challenges we must address if we are serious about protecting European digital sovereignty. First, finance: we need to help our innovative companies scale up. If we cannot deliver the same opportunities here that exist in New York and California then our start-ups will go there instead of staying here. I welcome the proposed Scale-Up Europe Fund to pool public and private capital and close the financing gap, but we must be ambitious in funding it.”
“Σήμερα, περισσότερο από κάθε άλλη φορά, προβάλλει επιτακτική η ανάγκη να ενισχύσουμε άμεσα την κοινή μας άμυνα απέναντι στις εξωτερικές απειλές, για να έχουμε τη δυνατότητα να αποτρέπουμε κάθε μορφή επιθετικής ενέργειας και πρόκλησης στο μέλλον. Είναι ο μόνος τρόπος για να αποδείξουμε αυτό που μας ζητούν οι Ευρωπαίοι πολίτες, την αλληλεγγύη στην πράξη. 3-0133-0000 (Die Sitzung wird um 11:58 Uhr unterbrochen.) 3-0135-0000 IN THE CHAIR: ROBERTA METSOLA”