CEDEFOP's role is to contribute to the shaping and implementing of VET, but also shaping skills and qualification policies at Union level. The agency can do this by providing crucial evidence and services for policymaking and knowledge sharing amongst um the Union and national actors, in particular to uh governments and social partners. I believe that the revision of the functioning of this tripartite agency agency has been a very good one and I fully appreciate the agency's great work in supporting and developing um inclusive and quality VET systems. Now we have to work together that we put in place

so defop's role is to contribute to the shaping and implementing of vet but also shaping skills and qualification policies at the union level the agency can do this by providing crucial evidence and services for policy making and knowledge sharing amongst the union and national actors in particular to governments and social partners i believe that the revision of the functioning of this eu agency has been a very good one and i fully appreciate the agency's great work in supporting and developing inclusive and quality vet systems now we have to work together that we put in place


Thank you Chair, Uh Taoiseach, I must start by thanking you for your continued efforts and commitment to preserve the peace process and to prevent the formation of barriers within the island of Ireland on foot of the UK's decision to withdraw from the Union. However, um I do not share your ideology in other ways, so I must also follow that with a plea to you, as Taoiseach of Ireland and as a member of the European political force, whose worldview and power has most considerably shaped both the emergence of the financial and economic crisis a decade ago and the measures taken in

thank you chair thakur i must start by thanking you for your continued efforts and commitment to preserve the peace process and to prevent the formation of barriers within the island of ireland on foot of the uk's decision to withdraw from the union however i do not share your ideology in other ways so i must also follow that with a plea to you as thakur of ireland and as a member of the european political force whose worldview and power has most considerably shaped both the emergence of the financial and economic crisis a decade ago and the measures taken in


None of the other players China, US or Russia have that combination of distance and credibility, and what is more, there is a new momentum in EU Chinese relations to create new international architecture, but it could spill it over the security affairs in East Asia too. Trump's belligerence and domestic weakness limit American engagement in the diplomatic track on North Korea and this this creates a vacuum.

none of the other players china us or russia have that combination of distance and credibility and what is more there is a new momentum in eu chinese relations to create a new international architecture but it could spill over the security affairs in east asia too trump's belligerence and domestic weakness limits american engagement in the diplomatic track on north korea and this creates a vacuum


Thank you President, in this the last annual CFSP report in the lifetime of this parliamentary term, I congratulate Mr Brok, but apologize that I have to use my own contribution to warn how the global influence of my own country, the United Kingdom, would suffer, as has been demonstrated by the prior contribution, if Conservative Eurosceptics get their way and take Britain out of the European Union.

mr president in this the last annual cfsp report in the lifetime of this parliamentary term i congratulate mr brock but apologise that i have to use my own contribution to warn how the global influence of my own country the united kingdom would suffer as has been demonstrated by the prior contribution if conservative eurosceptics get their way and take britain out of the european union


We want those countries to choose Europe, but we also have to bear in mind that the Europe we want them to choose is not based on dividing lines. We are not building an exclusive club here, and by bringing Ukraine and the others closer to the EU we should also see them as bridge builders. It is clear clear that there is a bargaining game going on between Brussels, Kiev, Moscow, and we want

we want those countries to choose europe but we also have to bear in mind that the europe we want them to choose is not based on dividing lines we are not building an exclusive club here and by bringing ukraine and the others closer to the eu we should also see them as bridge builders it is clear that there is a bargaining game going on between brussels moscow and we want


We don't even know yet how many waves of lockdowns will hit Europe. We don't know how long and often restaurants and hotels will remain closed in the majority of Member States, with substantially reducing demand for fisheries and aquaculture products and business opportunities for our fishermen. The amounts proposed by the Commission are well below what is needed drop by

we don't even know yet how many waves of lockdowns will hit europe we don't know how long and often restaurants and hotels will remain closed in the majority of member states with substantial reducing demand for fisheries and aquaculture products and business opportunities for our fishermen the amounts proposed by the commission are well below what is needed drop by


Content of the report is a direct consequence of an ongoing fashionable green ideology stating that we must put nature and the planet first, that we cannot take care of people, their needs and interests. The only amendments calling for further progress of nuclear energy and supporting headway in nuclear fusion can hardly

the important of the report is a direct consequence of an ongoing fashionable green ideology stating that we must put nature and the planet first that we cannot take care of people their needs and interests the only amendments calling for further progress of nuclear energy and supporting headway in the nuclear fusion can hardly


Rights that are being taken away by the spectre of Brexit, and the right to self-determination, which would allow the majority who oppose Brexit in the north of Ireland to remain within the EU through the vehicle of Irish unity a central provision of the Good Friday Agreement and which is likely to happen within the next few years.

rights that are being taken away by the spectre of brexit and the right to self determination which would allow the majority who oppose brexit in the north of ireland to remain within the eu through the vehicle of irish unity a central provision of the good friday agreement and which is likely to happen within the next few years


This award gives me encouragement to continue my cause. And I truly feel honored when I look at the list of previous recipients, amazing and deserving recipients like Nelson Mandela.

this award gives me encouragement to continue my cause and i truly feel honored when i look at the list of previous recipients amazing and deserving recipients like nelson mandela


I do hope that the age of geopolitical carve outs of of countries and territories has forever come to an end in Europe and that nobody can possibly oppose the free will of free people democratically represented. From the more purely economic point of view, uh the agreement and the DCFTA bit in it opens a whole world of opportunity for the Moldovan economy.

i do hope that the age of geopolitical carve outs of countries and territories has forever come to an end in europe and that nobody can possibly oppose the free will of free people democratically represented from the more purely economic point of view the agreement and the dcf ta bit in it opens a whole world of opportunity for the moldovan economy


Let me cite Mrs Puri, UN Women Deputy Executive Director As a comprehensive, inclusive and universal development framework for action the 2030 Agenda must be our inspiration, and civil society's call to harvest the gender equality compact across sustainable development, human rights, peace and security and the humanitarian commitments to advance its critical work.

let me cite mrs puri un women's deputy executive director as a comprehensive inclusive and universal development framework for action the 2030 agenda must be our inspiration and civil society is called to harvest the gender equality compact across sustainable development human rights peace and security and the humanitarian commitments to advance its critical work


And the last and probably the most important point is transparency vis-à-vis the citizens. Our role as a parliament is accountability vis-à-vis the citizens. We cannot and we must not say to the citizens that a big uh common policy like the external and defense policy will lie outside the democratic control of our Parliament.

the last and probably the most important point is transparency vis a vis the citizens our role as a parliament is accountability vis a vis the citizens we cannot and we must not say to the citizens that a big common policy like the external and defence policy will lie outside the democratic control of our parliament


Considering then that we had to play this game again, we played it hard, supporting all the amendments to increase the ambition of the system as much as possible, such as the rebasing, meaning adjusting the starting level to actual emissions in order to get rid of the huge surplus pollution permits and adopting the mechanism to include importers of cement and clinker.

considering that we had to play this game again we played it hard supporting all the amendments to increase the ambition of the system as much as possible such as the rebasing meaning adjusting the starting level to actual emissions in order to get rid of the huge surplus pollution permits and adopting the mechanism to include imports of cement and clinker


I highly welcome the fact that some of the most ambitious proposals, for example strengthening capacities to combat illegal wildlife trade, or a global support program to reduce demand for illegal products, come from EU Member States. I personally think that another proposal that should emerge

i highly welcome the fact that some of the most ambitious proposals for example strengthening capacities to combat illegal wildlife trade or a global support programme to reduce demand for illegal products come from eu member states i personally think that another proposal that should emerge


With full respect to our national cultures, we can build the pillars of our common cultural architecture for the years to come. I am sure that many events that will be happening throughout the year will successfully spread this message. In this context

with full respect to our national cultures we can build the pillars of our common cultural architecture for the years to come i am sure that many events that will be happening throughout the year will successfully spread these messages in this context


And I also stress the importance of appropriate funding for the European Institute for Gender Equality in Lithuania. And uh also I would like to highlight the need to set up the necessary funds to establish a European observatory on violence against women, building on existing institutional structures.

i also stress the importance of appropriate funding for the european institute for gender equality in lithuania and also i would like to highlight the need to set up the necessary funds to establish a european observatory on violence against women building on existing institutional structures


First, uh 2019 is not only the year of the European elections but it also uh could be the first year after the withdrawal of a Member State. Therefore, it's of paramount importance to keep the communication with European citizens open. We have to increase our efforts to engage them

first two thousand and nineteen is not only the year of the european elections but it also could be the first year after the withdrawal of a member state therefore it is of paramount importance to keep the communication with european citizens open we have to increase our efforts to engage them


Whilst companies in Germany operate under such limits, the UK does not. It broadens the scope of the legislation enormously, again without adequate justification. Many representatives of the UK freight and haulage industry strongly oppose plans to prevent operators carrying out their own tachograph calibration. It is right that this amendment be lifted, and I hope that it stays out of future proposals.

whilst companies in germany operate under such limits the uk does not it broadens the scope of the legislation enormously again without adequate justification many representatives of the uk freight and haulage industry strongly oppose plans to prevent operators carrying out their own tachograph calibration it is right that this amendment be lifted and i hope that it stays out of future proposals


addressing farmland acquisition by foreign investors, with the risk of undermining food security, such as in Africa, putting in place fair trade rules to break the viscious, vicious circle whereby developing countries are locked in dire poverty despite agricultural and mineral resources.

addressing farmland acquisition by foreign investors with the risk of undermining food security such as in africa putting in place fair trade rules to break the vicious circle whereby developing countries are locked in dire poverty despite agricultural and mineral resources


A large part of the reason of course is illegal fishing, and, uh, often, uh, than often by, uh, vessels which are registered to countries which lack the will of the resources to enforce international agreements. No amount of traceability measures or extra paperwork will address the problem of reducing

a large part of the reason of course is illegal fishing and often done by vessels which are registered to countries which lack the will of the resources to enforce international agreements no amount of traceability measures or extra paperwork will address the problem of reducing


Always some technical issues that we need to vote in advance, uh and I'll ask you to listen very carefully, because I will say this just once. The only reverence document for the figures is Doc

always some technical issues that we need to vote in advance and i will ask you to listen very carefully because i will say this just once the only reference document for the figures is doc


Greens believe in a change of policy, addressing tax havens, tax evasion, with binding measures, implementing Article 208 of the Lisbon Treaty on policy coherence by matching words with actions, with coherent policies between trade, agriculture and fishing.

greens believe in a change of policy addressing tax havens and tax evasion with binding measures implementing article two eight of the lisbon treaty on policy coherence by matching words with actions with coherent policies between trade agriculture and fishing


Yeah, Mr President, I remember very well the years we have worked together in this House, years where there was a real optimism about the European idea and a big uh engagement for the European project. And like others here I hope very uh much that your Presidency can bring back a new dynamic let's say give hope to the citizens about your

mr president i remember very well the years we have worked together in this house years where there was a real optimism about the european idea and a big engagement for the european project and like others here i hope very much that your presidency can bring back a new dynamic let's say give hope to the citizens about europe


It's important to have the debate and the vote this week, as the Commission is expected to adopt their adequacy decision with Japan at the end of this year, latest early 2019. Therefore, in order to feed into the process, Parliament needs to adopt its resolution beforehand.

it is important to have the debate and the vote this week as the commission is expected to adopt their adequacy decision with japan at the end of this year latest early two thousand and nineteen therefore in order to feed into the process parliament needs to adopt its resolution beforehand


To be more exact, the Portability Regulation ensures that consumers can use portable online contact services which offer access to music, games, films, entertainment programs or sporting events not only in the Member State of residence but also when they are temporarily present in another EU country for purposes such as leisure, travel, business trips or learning mobility.

to be more exact the portability regulation ensures that consumers can use portable online content services which offer access to music games films entertainment programmes or sporting events not only in their member state of residence but also when they are temporarily present in another eu country for purposes such as leisure travel business trips or learning mobility


I would like to stress that the abolition of exequatur should constitute a real step forward in judicial integration that the Commission does not see this as the mere removal of a superfluous formality, but as a step forward in the mutual trust in each other's judicial systems

i would like to stress that the abolition of ex aequatore should constitute a real step forward in judicial integration that the commission does not see this as the mere removal of a superfluous formality but as a step forward in the mutual trust in each other's judicial system


Turkey has an enormous potential for economic growth and it has a strategic role as a corridor for European Union's energy supply. And complemented by the value of potential synergies between the EU and Turkey, the foreign policy and security policy can do a lot for us both.

turkey has an enormous potential for economic growth and it has a strategic role as a corridor for the european union's energy supply and complemented by the value of potential synergies between the eu and turkey the foreign policy and security policy can do a lot for us both


As far as the integration of the amending letter one for 2011 in the Parliament's reading is concerned, some technical adjustments need to be made in both the new European European External Action Service section and that of the Commission, following the proposed transfers of appropriations between sections.

as far as the integration of the amending letter one for two thousand and eleven in the parliament's reading is concerned some technical adjustments need to be made in both the new european external action service section and that of the commission following the proposed transfers of appropriations between sections


Fourth point: while on the other, on the one hand large trade deficits are driven by excessive spending and indebtedness in some Member States, including the United States of America, on the other, large export-driven economies in certain emerging countries are experiencing trade surpluses.

fourth point while on the one hand large trade deficits are driven by excessive spending and indebtedness in some member states including the united states of america on the other large export driven economies in certain emerging countries are experiencing trade surpluses


The EU failed especially in demonstrating a unified and efficient approach to climate change treatment, as well as in strengthening its leading political position in this agenda. I consider, therefore, taking this resolution, an act of utmost importance,

the eu failed especially in demonstrating a unified and efficient approach to climate change treatment as well as in strengthening its leading political position in this agenda i consider therefore taking this resolution an act of utmost importance


Spectrum policy is an area where better coordination and harmonization of allocation schedules bring significant additional benefits for consumers, industries and societies in Europe. We have set the path towards the 5G to regain the leadership in the digitalization in Europe.

spectrum policy is an area where better coordination and harmonisation of allocation schedules brings significant additional benefits for consumers industries and societies in europe we have set the path towards the five g to regain the leadership in the digitalisation in europe


Over the years the this programme has become one of the main sources of supply to charities working in the field of food aid. More than half of the products distributed by the members of the European Federation of Food Banks in 2010 originated from this programme.

over the years this programme has become one of the main sources of supply to charities working in the field of food aid more than half of the products distributed by the members of the european federation of food banks in two thousand and ten originated from this programme


They will seek to destroy jobs across the European Union, to drive down pay and conditions and environmental standards, both in Britain and in the EU. I urge the European Council to hold firm in rejecting British provocations, in asserting international law, and in defending the interests of Ireland and the EU.

they will seek to destroy jobs across the european union to drive down pay and conditions and environmental standards both in britain and in the eu i urge the european council to hold firm in rejecting british provocations in asserting international law and in defending the interests of ireland and the eu


Uh, there will be clearer rights uh for travelers when something goes wrong during the trip and improved uh termination rights. Travelers will be entitled to extended uh accommodation for uh at least three days uh if the return journey cannot be carried out on time because, uh for example, of a natural disaster.

there will be clearer rights for travellers when something goes wrong during the trip and improved termination rights travellers will be entitled to extended accommodation for at least three days if the return journey cannot be carried out on time because for example of a natural disaster


First, I would like to thank you all for giving me the opportunity to make a statement on behalf of the Commission on the European Scheme for Food Distribution to the Most Deprived Persons. First, I would like to emphasize the importance of this programme for the most deprived citizens of Europe.

first i would like to thank you all for giving me the opportunity to make a statement on behalf of the commission on the european scheme for food distribution to the most deprived persons first i would like to emphasise the importance of this programme for the most deprived citizens of europe


As Europeans, we are sadly jointly responsible every day for deforestation, for an incredible loss of biodiversity, for speeding up climate change, and for harming the rights of indigenous people for example, when we simply order a ham sandwich at the station, and so maybe consume meat from animals

as europeans we are sadly jointly responsible every day for deforestation for an incredible loss of biodiversity for speeding up climate change and for harming the rights of indigenous people for example when we simply order a ham sandwich at a station and so maybe consume meat from animals that


However, 30 years ago today Mrs Margaret Thatcher was elected as British Prime Minister and she faced similar Socialist caused problems to those that we face today crippling debts, rising unemployment and public unrest. She understood the solution was small government, individual freedoms and national self determination.

however thirty years ago today mrs margaret thatcher was elected as british prime minister and she faced similar socialist caused problems to those we face today crippling debts rising unemployment and public unrest she understood the solution was small government individual freedoms and national self determination


And I would add a further question to this. As you are perfectly aware that significant number of autochthonous national minorities and language minorities live in the EU. 15 million people, 10% of the population do you intend to incorporate the issue of these uh communities, these national and language minorities?

i would add a further question to this as you are perfectly aware that a significant number of autochthonous national minorities and language minorities live in the eu fifteen million people ten percent of the population do you intend to incorporate the issue of these communities these national and language minorities


Indeed, this agency will not be a silver bullet and it will not solve every and each issue in European Union. But we must notice and we must understand that this is a highly important fundamental piece in a larger puzzle of our uh European Union policy.

indeed this agency will not be a silver bullet and it will not solve every and each issue in the european union but we must notice and we must understand that this is a highly important fundamental piece in the larger puzzle of our european union policy


A majority always needs to consider the position of the minority. And today Mr Erdoğan is meeting the Taksim Platform and I sincerely hope that if that he will use that this opportunity to present himself as leader of all citizens.

a majority always needs to consider the position of the minority and today mr erdogan is meeting the taksim platform and i sincerely hope that he will use this opportunity to present himself as leader of all citizens


Budgetary approaches and priorities may turn out to be very different, therefore, in the coming months, and we have to learn to speak, to have a common language, one set of number, especially with regard what do we mean by efficiency and by savings. In the European Parliament because we wish to be the role model for other institution

budgetary approaches and priorities may turn out to be very different therefore in the coming months and we have to learn to speak to have a common language one set of numbers especially with regard to what do we mean by efficiency and by savings in the european parliament because we wish to be the role model for other institutions


I am hopeful the European Parliament will look beyond Europe to the suffering countries where people are still deprived of their basic rights, where freedom of thought is suppressed.

i am hopeful that the european parliament will look beyond europe to the suffering countries where people are still deprived of their basic rights where freedom of thought is suppressed


We are here to speak for them. We are here to take an action. Dear sisters and brothers, apart from this,

we are here to speak for them we are here to take an action their sisters and brothers apart from this


It should be and in particular be noted that if the sale process is successful and correctly implemented, companies acquiring the shipyard assets will not have to repay the illegal subsidies, even if they choose to continue shipbuilding.

it should be and in particular be noted that if the sale process is successful and correctly implemented companies acquiring the shipyard assets will not have to repay the illegal subsidies even if they choose to continue shipbuilding


So uh with today's resolution we aim to fulfill our moral and political duty as European democrats by trying to save Mr Sentsov's lives and help regain his freedom, as well as those of all other names in the resolution held in Russian captivity, deprived of freedom and human dignity, even of legal and medical assistance.

so with today's resolution we aim to fulfil our moral and political duty as european democrats by trying to save his sense of life and help regain his freedom as well as those of all other named in the resolution held in russian captivity deprived of freedom and human dignity even of legal and medical assistance


First, on Russia policy of EU, who should continue and increase proportionally sanctions according to the principle more for more. Second, there is a false perception of Minsk where Russia is not party to the peace process but an aggressor, and Ukraine is a victim, that should be made clear.

first on russia policy of the eu who should continue to increase proportionally sanctions according to the principle more for more second there is a false perception of minsk where russia is not party to the peace process but an aggressor and ukraine is a victim that should be made clear


In its Green Paper, to which I have already referred, the Commission sets out some of activities related to the issue of detention conditions and for which it provides support through various financial programs. The Commission also has a regular has a regular dialogue with the Council of Europe on these issues.

in its green paper to which i have already referred the commission sets out some of the activities related to the issue of detention conditions for which it provides support through various financial programmes the commission also has a regular dialogue with the council of europe on these issues


And for those reasons the Commission had no other option but to adopt final negative decisions for the Gdynia and Szczecin shipyards, ordering recovery of the illegal and incompatible aid granted to the yards. However, in order to limit

for those reasons the commission had no other option but to adopt final negative decisions for the kadena and cheechin shipyards ordering recovery of the illegal and incompatible aid granted to the yards however in order to limit


I would like to see our Vice President uh review uh flex our economic muscles and review the EU uh Israel Association Agreement, because it is not unreasonable for us to expect the people that we trade with act responsibly, proportionately.

i would like to see our vice president flex our economic muscles and review the eu israel association agreement because it is not unreasonable for us to expect the people that we trade with to act responsibly proportionately


2018 is the year where preparations for the European elections in 2019 will be in full swing, and we should take this opportunity to inform citizens of their rights and the impact their vote carries for themselves and for Europe as a whole.

two thousand and eighteen is the year where preparations for the european elections in two thousand and nineteen will be in full swing and we should take this opportunity to inform citizens of their rights and the impact their vote carries for themselves and for europe as a whole


And national competition authorities, but also the report says very clearly that this independence is strongly linked to the availability of the human and financial resources. However,

and national competition authorities but also the report says very clearly that this independence is strongly linked to the availability of the human and financial resources however


There are new trends in trafficking in human beings. We have more victims in forced labour. We have more victims coming from Member States and, in addition, we have more children among victims. The estimated global share of child victims

there are new trends in trafficking in human beings we have more victims in forced labour we have more victims coming from member states and in addition we have more children among victims the estimated global share of child victims


Just as the conflict in the north of Ireland hid inequality and deprivation of basic rights under a cloak of ethnoreligious hatred, so today the march of disillusioned citizens draws much energy from the losers of globalization and the losers of our response to a crisis of globalization.

just as the conflict in the north of ireland hid inequality and deprivation of basic rights under a cloak of ethno religious hatred so today the march of disillusioned citizens draws much energy from the losers of globalization and the losers of our response to a crisis of globalization


It calls upon the Commission and the Member States to connect and boost efforts towards further sustaining peace and conflict prevention, and recalls the worldwide inspiration brought about by the Good Friday Agreement, while acknowledging the unprecedented challenges and pressures on the aftermath of the United Kingdom 2016 referendum.

it calls upon the commission and the member states to connect and boost efforts towards further sustaining peace and conflict prevention and recalls the worldwide inspiration brought about by the good friday agreement while acknowledging the unprecedented challenges and pressures on the aftermath of the united kingdom 2016 referendum


To have those European world languages in today's globalized world is in today's globalized economy, in this global village which is cultural, economic, social and political. It's a most valuable asset from the entire EU that we must take full account and

to have those european world languages in today's globalised world in today's globalised economy in this global village which is cultural economic social and political it is a most valuable asset from the entire eu that we must take full account and


That the commitment to democratic reform of Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia and other members is not lost in this bargaining process. If we want to talk in terms of choices, there should be no other choice for the Eastern neighbours but moving resolutely towards the rule of law, freedom and democracy.

that the commitment to democratic reform of ukraine moldova and georgia and other members is not lost in this bargaining process if we want to talk in terms of choices there should be no other choice for the eastern neighbours but moving resolutely towards the rule of law freedom and democracy


They also underpin the very identity of the DPRK and reinforce the authority of Kim Jong Un. The fact that they are willing to discuss denuclearization is a huge advance in the cause of peace, a peace that can disappear like a puff of smoke if we ask for too much too soon.

they also underpin the very identity of the dprk and reinforce the authority of kim jong un the fact that they are willing to discuss de nuclearisation is a huge advance in the cause of peace a peace that can disappear like a puff of smoke if we ask for too much too soon


Could you name uh one other single country which gets macrofinancial assistance, is fighting corruption and has created independent institutions as a national anti—corruption office and is preparing an own high anti—corruption court?

could you name one other single country which gets macro financial assistance is fighting corruption and has created independent institutions as a national anti corruption office and is preparing an own high anti corruption court


Secondly, European Union should use the enhanced PCA as a platform to promote improvement of of relations between Kazakhstan and other countries of Central Asia region. Furthermore, it's crucial that PCA contains provisions for interregional cooperation in Central Asia region.

secondly european union should use the enhanced pca as a platform to promote improvement of relations between kazakhstan and other countries of central asia region furthermore it is crucial that pca contains provisions for interregional cooperation in central asia region


Um we need to raise the ambition level before 2020, and at the same time we have to create a credible pathway towards a low carbon planet. We, who are economically strongly, must help those who are most vulnerable to climate change.

we need to raise the ambition level before two thousand and twenty and at the same time we have to create a credible pathway towards a low carbon planet we who are economically strongly must help those who are most vulnerable to climate change


In fact, the system of the protection of geographical indications plays a huge role in the EU's trade policy. Europe not only succeeds in obtaining protection for its quality labels on external markets, but also encourage third countries to set up equivalent systems, and this is a very important issue for us.

in fact the system of the protection of geographical indications plays a huge role in the eu's trade policy europe not only succeeds in obtaining protection for its quality labels on external markets but also encourages third countries to set up equivalency systems and this is a very important issue for us


It's important we keep in mind this EPA is a stepping stone agreement, which means it's only a temporary solution. In order for the trade liberation to have a substantial positive effect on the whole region, it's essential that ECOWAS signs a full EPA.

it is important we keep in mind that epa is a stepping stone agreement which means it is only a temporary solution in order for the trade liberalisation to have a substantial positive effect on the whole region it is essential that ecowas signs a full epa


I am sure that here in the plenary we will also gain a big majority for this report and that uh soon we will be able to start our trilogue negotiations. It is vital for the EU to have the entire debate on this file completed and the regulation implemented as soon as possible.

i am sure that here in the plenary we will also gain a big majority for this report and that soon we will be able to start our trilog negotiations it is vital for the eu to have the entire debate on this file completed and the regulation implemented as soon as possible


The Court will remain doing its best when responding to the needs of the European taxpayers on informing them on the quality of EU spending. Finally, respect to the Commission and the Council for their acceptance of our criticism and their enthusiasm today about streamlining and simplifying the future spending schemes.

the court will remain doing its best when responding to the needs of european taxpayers on informing them on the quality of eu spending finally respect to the commission and the council for their acceptance of our criticisms and their enthusiasm today about streamlining and simplifying the future spending schemes


The first uh sub question is what steps have been taken by the Commission to tackle such measures and conversively have any steps been taken by third countries against any of the EU measures to boost economic growth?

the first subquestion is what steps have been taken by the commission to tackle such measures and conversely have any steps been taken by third countries against any of the eu measures to boost economic growth


Detention conditions are not covered by this provision. It is the responsibility of Member States to ensure that detention conditions and prison management respect fundamental rights and, in particular, that they meet agreed international standards, in particular those of the Council of Europe.

the detention conditions are not covered by this provision it is the responsibility of member states to ensure that detention conditions and prison management respect fundamental rights and in particular that they meet agreed international standards in particular those of the council of europe


Uh in area of migration, which is the big challenge uh in front of the European Union, uh we consider its utmost importance for tackling the root causes of the migration by upgrading the EU development and cooperation policy in Africa, as well as its role in the resolution of conflicts in its neighbouring countries.

in the area of migration which is a big challenge in front of the european union we consider it of utmost importance to tackle the root causes of migration by upgrading the eu development and cooperation policy in africa as well as its role in the resolution of conflicts in its neighbouring countries


How it is possible that even today, when we designate our era as one of which respects the most fundamental values of life and human dignity, that the United Kingdom does not act in the best interests of its its citizens?

how is it possible that even today when we designate our era as one which respects the most fundamental values of life and human dignity that the united kingdom does not act in the best interests of its citizens


Combating these kinds of crimes is a clear priority for us and uh it is important that the the Estonian financial supervision authority discovered suspicious transactions in the Estonian branch, for example, of Danske bank

combating these kinds of crimes is a clear priority for us and it is important that the estonian financial supervision authority discovered suspicious transactions in the estonian branch for example of tanske bank


And that means that individual, vulnerable Member States would again be liable to falling prey to isolation and costly bailouts at their taxpayers' expense, the link between banking and sovereign banks would not be severed and, at the same time, people would end up paying for systemic failures that were also the responsibility of much bigger banks abroad.

that means that individual vulnerable member states would again be liable to falling prey to isolation and costly bailouts at their taxpayers' expense the link between banking and sovereign banks would not be severed and at the same time people would end up paying for systemic failures that were also the responsibility of much bigger banks abroad


Their reliance on the national service law, which is in fact modern slavery, ensures a fearful and compliant population. Their intimidation of any opposition, including deadly force, should be no longer tolerated. Eritrea's foreign policy, such as it is, serves to destabilize an already desperate region.

their reliance on the national service law which is in fact modern slavery ensures a fearful and compliant population their intimidation of any opposition including deadly force should be no longer tolerated eritrea's foreign policy such as it is serves to destabilise an already desperate region


And perhaps, since he is let a little bit more off the hook, that he can also adjust his government policies into ones that really and truly listen to the needs of the Greek people who are suffering.

and perhaps since he has let a little bit more of the hook that he can also adjust his government policies into ones that really and truly listen to the needs of the greek people who are suffering


We know there's a lot of scepticism toward elites in Europe, and with our programs for education, for culture, for media and inclusion via culture and cultural diversity, we reach out to individual persons. I think that is very important in the current situation.

we know there is a lot of scepticism towards elites in europe and with our programmes for education for media and inclusion via culture and cultural diversity we reach out to individual persons i think that is very important in the current situation


If we look at security threats, I also understand that seeing from Washington DC a threat from Russia is different than if you look from Tallinn, from Kiev uh or from Georgia or from Moldova. That's a different way, a different angle.

if we look at security threats i also understand that seen from washington dc a threat from russia is different than if you look from tallinn from kiev or from georgia or from moldova that's a different way a different angle


It is difficult to not feel a sense of double standards or inequality in the European Union. Let's talk about equality when it comes to the accession to the Schengen area or double standards concerning the composition of food products in different Member States.

it is difficult to not feel a sense of double standards or inequality in the european union let's talk about equality when it comes to the accession to the schengen area or double standards concerning the composition of food products in different member states


EU's intention are to help the Yemeni population, and this is why we need to support the efforts in identifying political solution as soon as possible, using dialogue and negotiations. We need to understand that all parties in the conflict must comply with their obligation under the international law.

using tension are to help the yemeni population and this is why we need to support the efforts in identifying a political solution as soon as possible using dialogue and negotiations we need to understand that all parties in the conflict must comply with their obligations under international law


Having said that, uh I'm obliged to say that pernicious consequences of the existence of uh the EGF increase the level of redistribution, make market distortions and punish the successful.

having said that i am obliged to say that pernicious consequences of the existence of the egf increase the level of redistribution make market distortions and punish the successful


We say that we must attack the roots of the problem, the roots of the crisis, that we must radically change the economic paradigm, that we must change and that we must curb all which is speculation which has led us to this financial crisis.

we say that we must attack the roots of the problem the roots of the crisis that we must radically change the economic paradigm that we must change and that we must curb all which is speculation which has led us to this financial crisis


It is not only market, it's not only technology. On the first place it's new relationships as a whole society, new type of services, new type of well being, new type of engagement and activity and participation of people, and for that, I suppose, it's very important also to build trust.

it is not only market it is not only technology on the first place it is new relationships in the whole society new type of services new type of well being new type of engagement and activity and participation of people and for that i suppose it is very important also to build trust


I think it's very useful this week to be able to talk about labour mobility in the context of Switzerland and Norway and Iceland, all of which are recipients of hugely disproportionate influxes of EU citizens into their economies.

i think it's very useful this week to be able to talk about labour mobility in the context of switzerland and norway and iceland all of which are recipients of hugely disproportionate influxes of eu citizens into their economies


I'm looking forward for a positive vote because every Member of this Parliament, if he is really caring about European Union interests, about interests of our citizens, rights of our citizens and wants to make our Union better, will vote in this case to create this agency.

i am looking forward for a positive vote because every member of this parliament if he is really caring about european union interests about the interests of our citizens rights of our citizens and wants to make our union better will vote in this case to create this agency


who are facing increasing discrimination and persecution and find themselves in the crossfire calls on the EU and its Member States to ensure that future bilateral agreements include effective monitoring mechanism for the protection of the human right of religious minorities.

who are facing increasing discrimination and persecution and find themselves in the crossfire calls on the eu and its member states to ensure that future bilateral agreements include effective monitoring mechanisms for the protection of the human rights of religious minorities


There are not too many tools for EU to enforce this agreement if Russia does not fulfil its commitments. Therefore, this agreement should be seen as a temporary solution until it's replaced by a legally binding agreement included in the new Partnership and Cooperation Agreement.

there are not too many tools for the eu to enforce this agreement if russia does not fulfil its commitments therefore this agreement should be seen as a temporary solution until it is replaced by a legally binding agreement included in the new partnership and cooperation agreement


Mr Chair, this House should know that my group, the ECR Group, was blocked from signing this joint text because of the childish political games of the Socialists, Greens and the GUE.

mr chair this house should know that my group the ecr group was blocked from signing this joint text because of the childish political games of the socialists greens and the


In our view, endorsement would significantly undermine defenses against antisemitism by expanding the concept in a political motivated way. I think you should think twice about how these organisations look into this.

in our view endorsement would significantly undermine the defences against antisemitism by expanding the concept in a politically motivated way i think you should think twice about how these organisations look into this


One of the leading campaigners for this tremendous change was an eighteen year old young woman called Memory Bander, who started her advocacy on this issue when her own sister was married at the age of eleven to a man in his early thirties.

one of the leading campaigners for this tremendous change was an eighteen year old young woman called memory banda who started her advocacy on this issue when her own sister was married at the age of eleven to a man in his early thirty s


I therefore commend the effort shown by this Parliament to encourage understanding and rebuild trust and confidence in these instruments. I am pleased that we have managed to bring this report closer to international standards and ensure that the EU is not placed at a competitive disadvantage globally.

i therefore commend the efforts shown by this parliament to encourage understanding and rebuild trust and confidence in these instruments i am pleased that we have managed to bring this report closer to international standards and ensure that the eu is not placed at a competitive disadvantage globally


Related to this area, EU has much more topics on its agenda than just trade, defence and security cooperation, the fight against terrorists and regional cooperation for the support and stabilization of surrounding region regions, especially the Middle East and the sub Saharan Africa.

related to this area eu has much more topics on its agenda than just trade defence and security cooperation the fight against terrorism and regional cooperation for the support and stabilization of surrounding regions especially the middle east and sub saharan africa


I am very proud of the efforts of the UK and France in Sierra Leone and in Guinea, uh as well as Germany and others that are stepping up not just funding, but bringing teams and beds so we can fight Ebola together.

i am very proud of the efforts of the uk and france in sierra leone and in guinea as well as germany and others that are stepping up not just funding but bringing teams and beds so we can fight ebola together


An EU aid worth millions of euros destroyed in full impunity and no adequate labeling of settlement products. The village of of Khan al-Ahmar uh that I and countless friends of the Bedouins have visited is about to be destroyed.

and eu eight has millions of euros destroyed in full impunity and no adequate labelling of settlement products the village of canal mach that i and countless friends of the bedouins have visited is about to be destroyed


If we look at the uh situation in the Middle East, of course this is a global concern which concerns the United States as well, but it's directly on our borders. So we have a specific extra interest and therefore we should put our money where our mouth is. We

if we look at the situation in the middle east of course this is a global concern which concerns the united states as well but it's directly on our borders so we have a specific extra interest and therefore we should put our money where our mouth is


The opportunity to repeat the importance of strengthening the parliamentary dimension of the future agreement, guaranteeing real consultative power for the future overarching GPA and ensuring that it provides for open, democratic and comprehensive parliamentary dialogue.

i have the opportunity to repeat the importance of strengthening the parliamentary dimension of the future agreement guaranteeing real consultative power for the future overarching gpa and ensuring that it provides for open democratic and comprehensive parliamentary dialogue


Groups like ISIS can still fill this void by spreading their false narrative using social media tools that young people communicate through, creating a false impression that they join a fight for a good cause against the oppressive regimes.

groups like isis can still fill this void by spreading their false narrative using social media tools that young people communicate through creating a false impression that they join a fight for a good cause against the oppressive regimes


The democratization experience of Eastern Europe shows that democracy is not a single act but a constant process that goes well beyond simply calling elections. Democracy cannot be imposed. Democracy needs to be fully yearned for and protected by the whole society.

the democratization experience of eastern europe shows that democracy is not a single act but a constant process that goes well beyond simply calling elections democracy cannot be imposed democracy needs to be fully earned for and protected by the whole society


With these mistakes that you guys made, we would not be debating this issue here today. So what I'm asking Mr Kurz to do is to upscale this strategy to a hundred and twenty million anti-poverty strategy for all European citizens.

with these mistakes that you guys made we would not be debating this issue here today so what i'm asking mr kurz to do is to upscale this strategy to a €120 million anti poverty strategy for all european citizens


We should be proud of that that other countries, emerging economies, are joining uh the team of those who are supporting countries in need, who are supporting people in need.

we should be proud of that that other countries emerging economies are joining the team of those who are supporting countries in need who are supporting people in need


Despite various initiatives to improve the quality and the availability of health information, studies indicate that patients want more information than they currently receive and that health professionals tend to overestimate the amount of information that's supplied.

despite various initiatives to improve the quality and availability of health information studies indicate that patients want more information than they currently receive and that health professionals tend to overestimate the amount of information that is supplied


Are working on their own central bank digital currency, and at the end of the day the conclusion is the question is not if there will be digital currencies in the future, but who will issue and control them.

are working on their own central bank digital currency and at the end of the day the conclusion is the question is not if there will be digital currencies in the future but who will issue and control them


Uh this decline in demand shouldn't come as any surprise, given the very high levels of toxic contaminants found in whale products, including PCBs, hormone-disrupting chemicals and mercury.

this decline in demand shouldn't come as any surprise given the very high levels of toxic contaminants found in whale products including pcbs hormone disrupting chemicals and mercury


What were BaFin employees thinking when they bought shares from the company that they supposed to supervise? How is it possible that BaFin let Wirecard management get away with millions of euros just before bankruptcy was filed?

what were ba fin employees thinking when they bought shares from the company that they were supposed to supervise how is it possible that ba fin let wirecard management get away with millions of euros just before bankruptcy was filed


2010. Finally, we would also urge the Commission to urge the Member States to make a greater use of the Structural Funds, within the framework of the European Social Fund, as a way of promoting equality between men and women.

finally we would also urge the commission to urge the member states to make a greater use of the structural funds within the framework of the european social fund as a way of promoting equality between men and women


The major shortcomings have been corrected and the resulting directive is now technically sound and logical, for which I thank Ms Morin-Chartier and her team and also the other shadows who have been working with this.

the major shortcomings have been corrected and the resulting directive is now technically sound and logical for which i thank mrs mora chartier and her team and also the other shadow rapporteurs who have been working with this


All subjects to the codecision procedure, and as we move towards ratification of the Lisbon Treaty and a more simplified and united legal structure in the European Union, we should be seeing greater involvement of the Parliament in these issues, not less.

all subjects to the codecision procedure and as we move towards ratification of the lisbon treaty and a more simplified and united legal structure in the european union we should be seeing greater involvement of the parliament in these issues not less


Finally, to adopt avoid duplication, technical corrections will need to be made to modify the budget line references of a number of new lines, mainly pilot projects and preparatory actions proposed in our amendments.

finally to avoid duplication technical corrections will need to be made to modify the budget line references of a number of new lines mainly pilot projects and preparatory actions proposed in our amendments


Uh in the Committee on Budgets, uh we voted on more than 1,600 amendments to the 2011 draft budget. Inevitably, there are some technical adjustments that should be voted in the.

in the committee on budgets we voted on more than one thousand six hundred amendments to the two thousand and eleven draft budget inevitably there are some technical adjustments that should be voted in the


In the meantime migrants and asylum seekers still risk their lives at sea to reach it. Can the unsafe harbor status not be lifted before the works to restore the reception center are finalized, given that the extent of the damage was very limited in any case?

in the meantime migrants and asylum seekers still risk their lives at sea to reach it can the unsafe harbour stay be lifted before the works to restore the reception centre are finalised given that the extent of the damage was very limited in any case


And I know it's very much a challenge, but I would like the European Parliament to lead on this very uh on this very topic and not to follow. We have seen that all the developments on the internet are taking a very high a very rapid flight.

i know it is very much a challenge but i would like the european parliament to lead on this very topic and not to follow we have seen that all developments on the internet are taking a very high and very rapid flight


I agree with the resolution's observation that Israel's continued policy of expanding the settlements which are illegal under international law continues to completely undermine the two state solution and will render impossible the creation of a viable contiguous Palestinian state.

i agree with the resolution's observation that israel's continued policy of expanding the settlements which are illegal under international law continues to completely undermine the two state solution and will render impossible the creation of a viable contiguous palestinian state


President, Vice President, I'm very happy that the Council also focused on the digital sector, which is absolutely crucial if we want to live in freedom and democracy in the future, because today this way of living is unvoluntarily threatened by the business model of a few global tech.

president vice president i am very happy that the council also focused on the digital sector which is absolutely crucial if we want to live in freedom and democracy in the future because today this way of living is un voluntarily threatened by the business model of a few global tech


With you, let's not make this into a beauty contest about who's more or less ambitious, realistic or less realistic, or more or less willing to pay. We need full clarities because too much is at stake. We need a clear and ambitious political stance.

let's not make this into a beauty contest about who is more or less ambitious realistic or less realistic or more or less willing to pay we need four clarities because too much is at stake we need a clear and ambitious political stance


One aspect was left aside, the situation of thousands of European children left behind by the parents who go to work in another European country, generally called the migration orphans, almost 350,000 in my country.

one aspect was left aside the situation of thousands of european children left behind by the parents who go to work in another european country generally called migration orphans almost three hundred and fifty thousand in my country


2008. In line with the current debate on the ways to improve EU's trade agreements, I would like the Commission to consider the possibility of a country by country approach in the Gulf area. The EU already signed successful FTA with many third countries.

in line with the current debate on the ways to improve eu trade agreements i would like the commission to consider the possibility of a country by country approach in the gulf area the eu already signed successful fta with many third countries


We have now worked together with all groups and produced a common text, which is well balanced and addresses all our concerns on this matter, and calls on international bodies to find a long term legal status for Ashraf residents.

we have now worked together with all groups and produced a common text which is well balanced and addresses all our concerns on this matter and calls on international bodies to find a long term legal status for asraf residents


This and so much more is the reality of the repressive, disproportionate and illegal acts of the Israeli state when what we need is true equality um for all the people of the Middle East.

this and so much more is the reality of the repressive disproportionate and illegal acts of the israeli state when what we need is true equality for all the people of the middle east


I think it is important to say that we have been working in a very collegial way because we understand that either we win together or we will lose separately, and this is one more example to European citizens that we can do this job.

i think it is important to say that we have been working in a very collegial way because we understand that either we win together or we will lose separately and this is one more example to european citizens that we can do this job


We can't endlessly repair the damages without understanding and addressing the causes, and we can't ignore anymore the obligation to ensure effective, impartial and independent investigation to all alleged violations of human rights and humanitarian law.

we can't endlessly repair the damages without understanding and addressing the causes and we can't ignore any more the obligation to ensure effective impartial and independent investigation to all alleged violations of human rights and humanitarian law


This motion calls for our joint solidarity with the people of the Crimea, especially of the local Tatar community whose members and leaders are Moscow's main targets in repressing and revenging opposition, similarly to representatives of the free press.

this motion calls for our joint solidarity with the people of the crimea especially of the local tatar community whose members and leaders are moscow's main targets in repressing and revenging opposition similarly to representatives of the free press


It wants to send a strong message to the Iraqi Government that the rights of these 3,400 people in Ashraf, including a thousand women, cannot be violated because of the pressures of the mullahs in Iran.

it wants to send a strong message to the iraqi government that the rights of these three thousand four hundred people in ashraf including about one thousand women cannot be violated because of the pressures of the mullahs in iran


However, this practice, which is not included in Parliament's Rules of Procedure, was introduced for the sole purpose of ensuring that the overall position on the budget adopted by Parliament would remain within the financial in limits set for the European Parliament.

however this practice which is not included in parliament's rules of procedure was introduced for the sole purpose of ensuring that the overall position on the budget adopted by parliament would remain within the financial limits set up for the european parliament


Furthermore, the opinion of AFET divides eligible countries into candidate, potential candidate, neighbourhood and, in exceptional and duly justified circumstances, strategically important third countries.

furthermore the opinion of afet divides eligible countries into candidate potential candidate neighbourhood and in exceptional and duly justified circumstances strategically important third countries


The compromise also includes clear rules to define which Member State has jurisdiction and the cooperation between Member States concerned for cross border cases, as well as the need to involve Eurojust. Thank you for your work and please do support tomorrow this directive.

the compromise also includes clear rules to define which member state has jurisdiction and the cooperation between member states concerned for cross border cases as well as the need to involve eurojust thank you for your work and please do support tomorrow's directive


Memory herself has said that marriage is often the end for girls like me, but if our leaders will invest in us and give us the chance to be educated, we will become women who create a better society for everyone.

memory herself has said that marriage is often the end for girls like me but if our leaders will invest in us and give us the chance to be educated we will become women who create a better society for everyone


But when I read uh Francesca Mogherini's letter, I saw the same old tired repetition of our positions and preferences, which have so far singularly failed to prompt Israeli government action of any sort.

but when i read francesca mogherini's letter i saw the same old tired repetition of our positions and preferences which have so far simply failed to prompt israeli government action of any sort


I thank you especially for that because, as you know, it was my number one priority. This regulation is one of the three measures intended to strengthen the EU's capacity to fight organized crime and terrorism and to cut off the sources of financing for criminals and terrorists across the Union.

i thank you especially for that because as you know it was my number one priority this regulation is one of the three measures intended to strengthen the eu's capacity to fight organised crime and terrorism and to cut off the sources of financing for criminals and terrorists across the union


In the last 10 years I've heard many criticisms of it, including the lack of a level playing field, insufficient stakeholder involvement, inadequate balancing of economic, social and environmental imperatives and too much by way of micromanagement from the centre.

in the last ten years i have heard many criticisms of it including the lack of a level playing field insufficient stakeholder involvement inadequate balancing of economic social and environmental imperatives and too much by way of micromanagement from the centre


At the same time, we won't we can't be naive, and we need to look at it in a very accurate way. Indeed, the previous debate on Wirecard clearly demonstrates we have to draw the right lessons.

at the same time we can't be naive and we need to look at it in a very accurate way indeed the previous debate on wirecard clearly demonstrates we have to draw the right lessons


This way, the European Union will be more effective in providing security, will increase its autonomy and will most notably make wise use of the relevant budget, which regrettably continues to be underfunded.

this way the european union will be more effective in providing security will increase its autonomy and will most notably make wise use of the relevant budget which regrettably continues to be underfunded


That despite having a smaller budget than other external action instruments, brings greater great benefits to recipient countries by improving their balance of payments and thus stabilizing their economies.

that despite having a smaller budget than other external action instruments brings great benefits to recipient countries by improving their balance of payments and thus stabilising their economies


And I do not really understand how the Brits will continue to, uh, uh, try to convince trading partners on the sustainability issue, because we can only convince our partners if we have the weight of the whole European Union with 500 millions.

i do not really understand how the brits will continue to try to convince trading partners on the sustainability issue because we can only convince our partners if we have the weight of the whole european union with five hundred million


We are possibly at threshold. We can choose to pursue the same policies in the same manner, knowing that it will lead to the same results the results that we know today.

we are possibly at a crossroads we can choose to pursue the same policies in the same manner knowing that it will lead to the same results the results that we know today


succeeded in meeting, and finally, just personally, by my knowing the mentality of the people and by my knowledge of the history of the Balkans.

succeeded in meeting and finally just personally by my knowing the mentality of the people and by my knowledge of the history of the balkans


This House is entitled to all of its varied and many opinions but I personally believe, as a lawyer, that alleged wrongdoings should be examined with a clear mind and always with fairness and respect.

this house is entitled to all of its varied and many opinions but i personally believe as a lawyer that alleged wrongdoings should be examined with a clear mind and always with fairness and respect


I call for an independent investigation with international experts to bring light on the circumstances of their deaths, and I expect the European External Action Service to keep these two issues high on the agenda of its bilateral relationship with Bolivia.

i call for an independent investigation with international experts to bring light on the circumstances of their deaths and i expect the european external action service to keep these two issues high on the agenda of its bilateral relationship with bolivia


Together with all those uh of you who demonstrated your support, I strongly condemn this shameful conduct that undermines values of our civilised society, right to life and human dignity.

together with all those of you who demonstrated your support i strongly condemn this shameful conduct that undermines values of our civilised society right to life and human dignity


Being a supply side instrument, we understand that it's difficult to create its own demand, especially in the construction and innovation window because it was not included uh incentives like that for the creation of this demand and the facts are clear very few of the projects were additional

as a supply side instrument we understand that it is difficult to create its own demand especially in the infrastructure and innovation window because it was not included incentives like that for the creation of this demand and the facts are clear very few of the projects were additional


This is a message to the liking of your independent auditor, Ladies and Gentlemen no auditor likes checking against cumbersome rules and procedures, designed to delay or decrease the potential benefits stemming from the public money spent. Thank you for listening.

this is a message to the liking of your independent auditor ladies and gentlemen no auditor likes checking against cumbersome rules and procedures designed to delay or decrease the potential benefits stemming from the public money spent thank you for listening


In addition to the specific points from the two reports, I will underline that the debate has emphasized the importance this House attach to the forthcoming December European Council on Defence.

in addition to the specific points from the two reports i will underline that the debate has emphasised the importance this house attaches to the forthcoming december european council on defence


It's highly concerned with the rise of instability and uncertainty both within and outside the Union, insists on the need for a renewed focus on the Union's approach to cohesion, integration, peace, sustainable development and human rights.

it is highly concerned with the rise of instability and uncertainty both within and outside the union and insists on the need for a renewed focus on the union's approach to cohesion integration peace sustainable development and human rights


Ah, Mr President, just to clarify, because we are talking about totally different things I was demanding a debate and a vote on a resolution on the adequacy.

mr president just to clarify because we are talking about totally different things i was demanding a debate and a vote on a resolution on the adequacy


Uh, the, the European Union is based on common values. Among them is the respect for nations and minorities and equal treatment for all EU residents, regardless of their origin, native language or religion.

the european union is based on common values among them is the respect for nations and minorities and equal treatment for all eu residents regardless of their origin native language or religion


When working on the rules for the financial sector, we have to know that FinTech stands for faster, cheaper, consumer—friendly and much more convenient financial services that are enabled by technology.

when working on the rules for the financial sector we have to know that fintech stands for faster cheaper consumer friendly and much more convenient financial services that are enabled by technology


I respect him uh in the timing of this tweet because we here in Europe are lacking a political will in addressing the issues of lack of democracy, rule of law and human rights in Russia.

i respect him in the timing of this speech because we here in europe are lacking political will in addressing the issues of lack of democracy rule of law and human rights in russia


If we want dignity and stability, we need to invest in respect for human rights also by our companies, instead of in arms and defense. We all saw the tragic pictures of the attack in Las Vegas.

if we want dignity and stability we need to invest in respect for human rights also by our companies instead of in arms and defence we all saw the tragic pictures of the attack in las vegas


I observed the living conditions of Gazayans, the repressive nature of the Israeli blockades with their far-reaching effects on employment, on infrastructure and any semblance of normal life.

i observed the living conditions of the palestinians the repressive nature of the israeli blockades with their far reaching effects on employment on infrastructure and any semblance of normal life


What really saddens me is that the Commission, together with the chosen ones, use manipulation and misleading facts that would make this report the way they proposed to look good but, unfortunately, on paper only.

what really saddens me is that the commission together with the chosen ones use manipulation and misleading facts that would make this report the way they propose to look good but unfortunately on paper only


is convinced that further promotion of the idea of common purchasing of energy raw materials by the Member States is needed in the context of growing competition for resources and existing producer monopolies.

i am convinced that further promotion of the idea of common purchasing of energy raw materials by the member states is needed in the context of growing competition for resources and existing producer monopolies


Firstly, the consumers will have to pay this bill when the low risk loans become more expensive. The consumer is ordinary European homeowners and the SMEs, relying mainly on mortgage loans.

firstly the consumers will have to pay this bill when the low risk loans become more expensive the consumers ordinary european homeowners and the smes relying mainly on mortgage loans


Ending unjustified geo blocking practices is one concrete step in the right direction, but I believe it should be done in a way that does not hamper SMEs and start ups, as well as does not raise prices for consumers, especially newer Member States.

ending unjustified geo blocking practices is one concrete step in the right direction but i believe it should be done in a way that does not hamper smes and startups as well as does not raise prices for consumers especially in newer member states


This modern—day form of slavery is on the rise, and the EU have given the perpetrators a helping hand by not allowing Member States to control their own borders and check criminal backgrounds, the EU is enabling this crime to escalate.

this modern day form of slavery is on the rise and the eu have given the perpetrators a helping hand by not allowing member states to control their own borders and check criminal backgrounds the eu is enabling this crime to escalate


How could you imagine that Europe plays itself in a role where we are the ones who are doing lesser than our American friends, where we are the ones who's demanding more of our American friends? How could you imagine respect about the European Union?

how could you imagine that europe plays itself in a role where we are the ones who are doing less than our american friends where we are the ones who are demanding more of our american friends how could you imagine respect about the european union


Should be very careful with such requests to our trade partners as it would also mean that EU producers would have to apply the multitude of rules of origins of the of the multitude of destination countries to which we are exporting.

we should be very careful with such requests to our trade partners as it would also mean that eu producers would have to apply the multitude of rules of origin of the multitude of destination countries to which we are exporting


And I think that the past two weeks have confirmed our concerns. I hope that the recent events, as devastating as they as they are, might prove to be a turning point for Turkey.

i think that the past two weeks have confirmed our concerns i hope that the recent events as devastating as they are might prove to be a turning point for turkey


And therefore, the classification of securitization special purpose entities as financial counterparties, for example, recently released in a Commission draft report, seem to contradict and threaten what we've achieved in the securitization legislation.

therefore the classification of securitisation special purpose entities as financial counterparties for example recently released in the commission draft report seem to contradict and threaten what we have achieved in the securitisation legislation


There is a concern that the Yukos case and related criminal prosecutions of individuals overshadow Russia's reliability as a recipient of investment and a partner within the WTO framework.

there is a concern that the yukos case and related criminal prosecutions of individuals overshadow russia's reliability as a recipient of investment and a partner within the wto framework


And we know the mechanism that can help in mandatory due diligence for all enterprises in our common market. People in Europe know that forests are the lungs of our planet.

and we know the mechanism that can help a mandatory due diligence for all enterprises in our common market people in europe know that forests are the lungs of our planet


And again we have to be tough because Russian has to know there is no alternative for them to withdraw from Ukraine, to give up Crimea and to engage with us in a normal way, and I hope that United States is at our side.

and again we have to be tough because russia has to know there is no alternative for them to withdraw from ukraine to give up kharkiv and to engage with us in a normal way and i hope that the united states is at our side


But at the same time, we should not try and force them all into a straitjacket of one single answer to their problems. The Brotherhood of Nations belongs in the hearts of men, not in supranational institutions.

but at the same time we should not try and force them all into a straitjacket of one single answer to their problems the brotherhood of nations belongs in the hearts of men not in super national institutions


Instead, the German supervisor, the BaFin, should wake up and take responsibility. How is it possible for Jan Marsalek to completely disappear in this age of digital control?

instead the german supervisor the bafin should wake up and take responsibility how is it possible for jan marcelik to completely disappear in this age of digital control


I wanted to pay tribute to the Maltese Government and to the Prime Minister of, uh, yeah. I want to pay tribute to what the Prime Minister of Malta did.

i wanted to pay tribute to the maltese government and to the prime minister of yeah i want to pay tribute to what the prime minister of malta did


Thank you, uh, just a very short question, isn't it better to ask our governments why they did not use the money they had at their disposal for at least two years?

mr president just a very short question isn't it better to ask our governments why they did not use the money they had at their disposal for at least two years


Thank you, uh Mr President, businesses small, medium and large have been contacting me in their droves about this much vaunted EU investment, this mythical EU money that pro the pro European argument says the UK is so heavily.

mr president businesses small medium and large have been contacting me in their droves about this much vaunted eu investment this mythical eu money that the pro european arguments has the uk so heavily dependent


Last but not least, the ACP side has decided to widely disseminate the negotiating mandate of the ACP Group of States. Can the Presidency promise that the Council will publish the negotiating directives?

last but not least the acp side has decided to widely disseminate the negotiating mandate of the acp group of states can the presidency promise that the council will publish the negotiating directives


If a deal can be reached on aviation, this would prove that an international framework can can be created, through which joint ambition and shared efforts could lead to a successful and fair global policy.

if a deal can be reached on aviation this would prove that an international framework can be created through which joint ambition and shared efforts could lead to a successful and fair global policy


As a human being, I think that for the survival of everyone, the fittest needs to struggle for the survival of the weak.

as a human being i think that for the survival of everyone the fittest needs to struggle for the survival of the weak


They had no qualms about imposing a puppet regime to continue the repression and inequality, and they had no qualms about promoting sectarian division, from imposing a parliament along ethnic lines to arming sectarian death squads.

they had no qualms about imposing a puppet regime to continue the repression and inequality and they had no qualms about promoting sectarian division for imposing a parliament along ethnic lines to arming sectarian death squads


Knowing Commissioner De Gucht, I think it is not your intention to make trade more complicated for EU producers. So I would like to thank you for being here tonight and I am looking forward to hearing your answers on the questions we have raised. Thank

knowing commissioner de guichard i think it is not your intention to make trade more complicated for eu producers so i would like to thank you for being here tonight and i am looking forward to hearing your answers on the questions we have raised


Vice President Tajani has stated that industry is at the heart of Europe and is indispensable for finding solutions to the challenges of our society today and in the future.

vice president tajani has stated that industry is at the heart of europe and is indispensable for finding solutions to the challenges of our society today and in the future


We call on the Commission to rapidly rapidly act and introduce an inequality reduction strategy within the European Semester to achieve income growth, especially for the bottom.

we call on the commission to rapidly act and introduce an inequality reduction strategy within the european semester to achieve income growth especially for the bottom


One of the key developments on on the ETS should have been the introduction of aviation emissions into the scheme, but the refusal of third countries to accept this has brought the whole scheme into questions.

one of the key developments on the ets should have been the introduction of aviation emissions into the scheme but the refusal of third countries to accept this has brought the whole scheme into question


Nevertheless, it is still important to have this discussion on the proposed introduction of the so-called list rules as my colleague already referred to for the non-preferential origin of goods and hear the Commission's answers to our questions.

nevertheless it is still important to have this discussion on the proposed introduction of the so called list rules as my colleague already referred to for the non preferential origin of goods and here the commission's answers to our questions


And therefore threatens to give investors an extra reason not to buy Europe's securities or transact with its institutions at a time when it can be ill afford to drive away economic activity.

and therefore threatens to give investors an extra reason not to buy europe's securities or transact with its institutions at a time when it can ill afford to drive away economic activity


until early presidential elections are held, to be followed by parliamentary election, and the forming of a national coalition government and a committee to look into amendments of the constitution

until early presidential elections are held to be followed by parliamentary elections and the forming of a national coalition government and a committee to look into amendments of the constitution


The Commission's proposal is not just a tax on banks and it's not just a tax on speculation, but will impact all areas of businesses as it will be applied at each stage of a multi-tiered financial transaction.

the commission's proposal is not just a tax on banks and it is not just a tax on speculation but will impact all areas of business as it will be applied at each stage of a multi tiered financial transaction


I do not want to depict a doom scenario for the future, nor do I want to look back in anger about the failure of Copenhagen, although I am angry. Therefore, three solutions to do far better in the future, the next opportunity being Mexico this year.

i do not want to depict a doom scenario for the future nor do i want to look back in anger about the failure of copenhagen although i am angry therefore three solutions to do far better in the future the next opportunity being mexico this year


We need to invest in the infrastructure, in digital skills and lifelong learning, in improving the connectivity of remote areas, in new initiatives like the European Online University, in the new tools, curriculums and devices that have been developed across Europe.

we need to invest in the infrastructure in digital skills and lifelong learning in improving the connectivity of remote areas in new initiatives like the european online university in the new tools curriculums and devices that have been developed across europe


The European Asylum Support Office moreover, has among its tasks to promote, facilitate and coordinate exchanges of information and other activities related to relocation within the Union.

the european asylum support office moreover has among its tasks to promote facilitate and coordinate exchanges of information and other activities related to relocation within the union


Today our role is to facilitate a just transition, and also recovery, by linking those opportunities with the needs of people who don't want to fall into energy poverty, where are already about 50 millions Europeans.

today our role is to facilitate a just transition and also recovery by linking those opportunities with the needs of people who do not want to fall into energy poverty where are already about fifty million europeans


As for the non—participating states, the FTT will be charged not just on transactions that take place within the 11 countries, but on any transaction that involves shares or bonds issued by them.

as for the non participating states the ftt will be charged not just on transactions that take place within the eleven countries but on any transaction that involves shares or bonds issued by them


So I would like to finish on a personal note, by expressing my appreciation of the valuable work done by members of the Fisheries Committee throughout and by thanking Commissioner Borg and his team for all that has been achieved in their five years at the helm.

so i would like to finish on a personal note by expressing my appreciation of the valuable work done by members of the fisheries committee throughout and by thanking commissioner borg and his team for all that has been achieved in their five years at the helm


Indeed the FTT would have a severe impact on the functioning of debt markets, which are essential for governments and companies to raise funds, as it would increase both their borrowing and operational costs.

indeed the ftt would have a severe impact on the functioning of debt markets which are essential for governments and companies to raise funds as it would increase both their borrowing and operational costs


40%. For every 1% target increase, three million homes can be renovated and seven million people lifted out of energy poverty.

for every 1% target increase 3 million homes can be renovated and 7 million people lifted out of energy poverty


The proposal opens the issue of victimisation of victims, entitling courts not to impose penalties on criminal activities of victims which were committed under under threats.

the proposal opens the issue of victimisation of victims and titling courts not to impose penalties on criminal activities of victims which were committed under threats


I find that, without a central European Union agency and a comprehensive and coherent policy, the efforts that we are making to improve the situation in developing countries are not to notable extent in.

i find that without a central european union agency and a comprehensive and coherent policy the efforts that we are making to improve the situation in developing countries are not to a notable extent


Girls are afraid to speak out, others dismiss it as a cultural practice, and our social services in England, uh the police, the politicians, dare not speak up for fear of being labelled racist.

girls are afraid to speak out others dismiss it as a cultural practice and our social services in england the police the politicians dare not speak up for fear of being labelled racist


We have to go and ask for the solidarity for the sector, within the sector, because we have seen that no sector player could solve the problem and we have to seek for solidarity within Europe because BP is a European company

we have to go and ask for solidarity within the sector because we have seen that no sector player could solve the problem and we have to seek for solidarity within europe because bp is a european company


I've seen myself at Maidan Square with big guns in my hands, but the guns were that big that they were bigger than my hands itself, so normally you should say it's nonsense, but people believe it.

i have seen myself at mahan square with big guns in my hands but the guns were that big that they were bigger than my hands themselves so normally you should say it's nonsense but people believe it


There is nothing wrong with competing on investment climate and business climate. But there this also has a state aid aspect. In this area, the EU has an important role.

there is nothing wrong with competing on investment climate and business climate but this also has a state aid aspect in this area the eu has an important role


For instance, remittances proved to be a tool that boasts development up to three times the total of the official development aid by contributing to the economy of the country of origin.

for instance remittances proved to be a tool that boosts development up to three times the total of official development aid by contributing to the economy of the country of origin


The regulation lays down the rules for our banks and other payment service providers regarding information on the payer and the payee, they'd need to collect and transfer, though the whole payment chain.

the regulation lays down the rules for our banks and other payment service providers regarding information on the payer and the payee they need to collect and transfer though the whole payment chain


It allows the mutual recognition of protection measures which are based on civil law rather than criminal law. I would like to ask my colleagues to support this proposal.

it allows the mutual recognition of protection measures which are based on civil law rather than criminal law i would like to ask my colleagues to support this proposal


Before we were mere bystanders. We know that attendance to the vote is better on Wednesday than on Thursday, and actually I think we should take all our delegated act votes on Tuesday or Wednesday.

before we were mere bystanders we know that attendance to the vote is better on wednesday than on thursday and actually i think we should take all our delegated act votes on tuesday or wednesday


Today we are focusing on the matter of the judiciary. To make it clear, triggering Article seven in the case of Poland is not directed against the people of Poland.

today we are focusing on the matter of the judiciary to make it clear triggering article 7 in the case of poland is not directed against the people of poland


Half of the crypto—assets transactions is linked to illegal activities, like the buying or selling of illegal goods or services, money laundering, and payments in ransomware attacks.

half of the cryptocurrency transactions is linked to illegal activities like the buying or selling of illegal goods or services money laundering and payments in ransomware attacks


The reality is that hardworking migrants and immigrants have been coming to Birmingham and the West Midlands in my constituency for centuries, just as hardworking people from the West Midlands have traveled in search of work and new opportunities for centuries.

the reality is that hardworking migrants and immigrants have been coming to birmingham and the west midlands in my constituency for centuries just as hardworking people from the west midlands have travelled in search of work and new opportunities for centuries


We have to show brighter perspective for Zimbabwe than other players, especially China. We possess potentially strong tools and leverage when it comes to supporting Zimbabwe's transition.

we have to show a brighter perspective for zimbabwe than other players especially china we possess potentially strong tools and leverage when it comes to supporting zimbabwe's transition


We have to be more responsible, more ecological, more social, more effective, and we need a common asylum system in order to be better in all these questions of refugees and migrants.

we have to be more responsible more ecological more social more effective and we need a common asylum system in order to be better in all these questions of refugees and migrants


They cannot be trusted. The British legislation is not only a breach of the Withdrawal Agreement, it is a full frontal assault on all aspects of our Good Friday Agreement.

they cannot be trusted the british legislation is not only a breach of the withdrawal agreement it is a full frontal assault on all aspects of our good friday agreement


It's important to note that AFET proposed faster disbursement of macro financial assistance by the adoption of delegate acts for strategically important third countries only.

it is important to note that afet proposed faster disbursement of macro financial assistance by the adoption of delegate x for strategically important third countries only


This is a trade agreement, and uh and uh trade and uh economic development will help also these communities in terms of uh making them stronger, making them more aware of their rights.

this is a trade agreement and trade and economic development will help also these communities in terms of making them stronger making them more aware of their rights


The Court is content to see that its work has informed the discharge process and has contributed to proposals for improving the financial management of EU spending and better targeting of EU funds.

the court is content to see that its work has informed the discharge process and has contributed to proposals for improving the financial management of eu spending and better targeting of eu funds


I welcome that the report also highlights the rights of minorities within Israel, especially Arab Israeli and Bedouin communities, and I hope that the Israeli authorities take note of the contents of this report and work towards addressing these concerns.

i welcome that the report also highlights the rights of minorities within israel especially arab israeli and bedouin communities and i hope that the israeli authorities take note of the contents of this report and work towards addressing these concerns


And let's be clear the only liberal democracy in the Middle East will never be a bigger problem than the evil dictatorships and terrorist groups in the surrounding region.

let us be clear the only liberal democracy in the middle east will never be a bigger problem than the evil dictatorships and terrorist groups in the surrounding region


The situation of the Polish shipyards cannot therefore be compared with that of other companies which have specific problems linked with the current financial crisis.

the situation of the polish shipyards cannot therefore be compared with that of other companies which have specific problems linked with the current financial crisis