diff --git "a/slue-voxpopuli_test_blind.tsv" "b/slue-voxpopuli_test_blind.tsv" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/slue-voxpopuli_test_blind.tsv" @@ -0,0 +1,1843 @@ +id raw_text normalized_text speaker_id split +20131022-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20131022-08:32:08_10 Then we, as a Parliament, could take our responsibility and quickly vote through these measures, because they will need to take effect on 1 January then we as a parliament could take our responsibility and quickly vote through these measures because they will need to take effect on one january. 28139 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20131022-08:32:08_7 Therefore, we would like to protest against changing the legal basis. therefore we would like to protest against changing the legal basis. 28139 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20131022-08:32:08_9 We need to take a quick decision. If we want to follow the normal procedure, I would urge the Council to withdraw its legal basis and to accept the Commission's legal basis. we need to take a quick decision. if we want to follow the normal procedure i would urge the council to withdraw its legal basis and to accept the commission's legal basis. 28139 test +20141112-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20141112-15:40:19_1 It seemed that this was the end of the Cold War and the victory of democracy, the free and united world. it seemed that this was the end of the cold war and the victory of democracy the free and united world. 124768 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-19:41:40_6 The cost of HIV, TB and HCV medicines for treatment and for prevention varies from one country to another. the cost of hiv tb and hcv medicines for treatment and for prevention varies from one country to another. 96847 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-19:41:40_0 Madam President, after a long journey and years of hard work I am glad that we are finally having this debate about epidemics in Europe and I would like to thank all my colleagues who contributed to the resolution. madam president after a long journey and years of hard work i am glad that we are finally having this debate about epidemics in europe and i would like to thank all my colleagues who contributed to the resolution. 96847 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-19:41:40_4 Around 400 people die too each day in the European region from causes related to viral hepatitis despite the availability of prevention and treatment. around four hundred people die too each day in the european region from causes related to viral hepatitis despite the availability of prevention and treatment. 96847 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-19:41:40_2 The title of the resolution, HIV, TB and HCV epidemics in Europe on the rise', is suggestive because tuberculosis has existed for millennia and remains a major global health problem which feeds on poverty. the title of the resolution hiv tb and hcv epidemics in europe on the rise' is suggestive because tuberculosis has existed for millennia and remains a major global health problem which feeds on poverty. 96847 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-19:41:40_10 In addition, victims and vulnerable populations must be at the centre of all efforts, based on close cooperation and coordination amongst all relevant actors. in addition victims and vulnerable populations must be at the centre of all efforts based on close cooperation and coordination amongst all relevant actors. 96847 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-19:41:40_11 In order to improve HIV, TB and HCV prevention, detection and treatment adherence, the Commission and the Member States need to develop specific programmes and financial support to strengthen work with communities and vulnerable people, especially in developing countries. Without action and funding we cannot fight against these epidemics. in order to improve hiv tb and hcv prevention detection and treatment adherence the commission and the member states need to develop specific programmes and financial support to strengthen work with communities and vulnerable people especially in developing countries. without action and funding we cannot fight against these epidemics. 96847 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-19:41:40_3 In 2015 there were almost 30 newly diagnosed HIV infections reported within the EU EEA region. in two thousand and fifteen there were almost thirty zero newly diagnosed hiv infections reported within the eu eea region. 96847 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-19:41:40_9 I want to draw your attention to the fact that fighting against HIV, TB and HCV epidemics is the responsibility of all the actors involved the Commission, the Member States, the non governmental organisations, social organisations and society in general. i want to draw your attention to the fact that fighting against hiv tb and hcv epidemics is the responsibility of all the actors involved the commission the member states the non governmental organisations social organisations and society in general. 96847 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-19:41:40_7 As such, all three infections require long term and sustained programmes, often targeting overlapping population groups. as such all three infections require long term and sustained programmes often targeting overlapping population groups. 96847 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-19:41:40_1 I know it means as much to them as it means to me. i know it means as much to them as it means to me. 96847 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-20:10:08_1 Fighting against, and addressing the burden of, these diseases require long term programmes and sustained efforts, action plans to raise awareness, and prevention. fighting against and addressing the burden of these diseases require long term programmes and sustained efforts action plans to raise awareness and prevention. 38420 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170703-20:10:08_2 The economic burden of these diseases is putting pressure on the Member States and the costs significantly increase with the progression of the diseases. the economic burden of these diseases is putting pressure on the member states and the costs significantly increase with the progression of the diseases. 38420 test +20150624-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20150624-20:12:58_1 The debate today and the release of the Five Presidents' Report on Monday have clearly shown that the report is already outdated with regard to events going on outside this House. the debate today and the release of the five presidents' report on monday have clearly shown that the report is already outdated with regard to events going on outside this house. 97137 test +20090310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090310-22:15:43_4 However, one aspect was left out the situation of thousands of European children left behind by parents who go to work in another European country, generally called the migration orphans', of which there are almost 350 in my country. however one aspect was left out the situation of thousands of european children left behind by parents who go to work in another european country generally called the migration orphans' of which there are almost three hundred and fifty zero in my country. 39720 test +20090310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090310-22:11:44_1 As UNICEF and other organisations have underlined several times, it affects a huge amount of children in the world and in Europe. as unicef and other organisations have underlined several times it affects a huge amount of children in the world and in europe. 28427 test +20090310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090310-22:11:44_2 The situation in which social and economic risks are made worse by the absence of parents who cannot meet their children's needs for care protection and education may lead to an increase in vulnerability. The primary responsibility for the development of the child rests with the parents the situation in which social and economic risks are made worse by the absence of parents who cannot meet their children's needs for care protection and education may lead to an increase in vulnerability. the primary responsibility for the development of the child rests with the parents; 28427 test +20090310-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090310-22:11:44_3 and parents, in fulfilling their responsibilities, are entitled to receive the necessary support from the community and the local authorities, whose efforts to meet their obligations unfortunately often fail. and parents in fulfilling their responsibilities are entitled to receive the necessary support from the community and the local authorities whose efforts to meet their obligations unfortunately often fail. 28427 test +20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:14:20_8 The EU and the bilateral diplomacy of our countries must ensure that these violations of human rights and atrocities against Christians are finished. Christians and other churches are often the only actors who take care of the persecuted on the spot, but they have the eu and the bilateral diplomacy of our countries must ensure that these violations of human rights and atrocities against christians are finished. christians and other churches are often the only actors who take care of the persecuted on the spot but they have 124715 test +20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:14:20_11 These churches must be eligible for EU funding. these churches must be eligible for eu funding. 124715 test +20171113-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171113-20:14:20_15 Certain states, like my country, Hungary, implement direct aid on the ground for these persecuted communities. certain states like my country hungary implement direct aid on the ground for these persecuted communities. 124715 test +20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:04:11_7 Unfortunately, this is just one aspect of a more complex picture that includes several violations of human rights, ranging from the well known situation in Darfur to international criminal law concerns. unfortunately this is just one aspect of a more complex picture that includes several violations of human rights ranging from the well known situation in darfur to international criminal law concerns. 124856 test +20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:04:11_6 This is why we will support this resolution by which we urge the Sudanese Government to stop its heinous practices against journalists and editors, in order to start to build a democratic environment where both the rule of law and human rights are respected. this is why we will support this resolution by which we urge the sudanese government to stop its heinous practices against journalists and editors in order to start to build a democratic environment where both the rule of law and human rights are respected. 124856 test +20171116-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171116-10:04:11_2 In addition to this, a new concern arises in regard to the proposed Press and Printing Act of 2017, which includes further controversial restrictions to online publication and provisions for the lengthier suspension of newspapers and journalists. in addition to this a new concern arises in regard to the proposed press and printing act of two thousand and seventeen which includes further controversial restrictions to online publication and provisions for the lengthier suspension of newspapers and journalists. 124856 test +20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:26:25_1 My own first language, Welsh, has a long history, over centuries, of not being allowed to be used in public discourse, yet has always managed to survive and indeed is now used with equivalent status to English in the Welsh Assembly. my own first language welsh has a long history over centuries of not being allowed to be used in public discourse yet has always managed to survive and indeed is now used with equivalent status to english in the welsh assembly. 96920 test +20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:26:25_3 During committee meetings discussing derivatives, market infrastructure or central securities depositories, I am the only person in the room who could discuss issues in Welsh but I am also comfortable debating in English. during committee meetings discussing derivatives market infrastructure or central securities depositories i am the only person in the room who could discuss issues in welsh but i am also comfortable debating in english. 96920 test +20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:26:25_4 Any of my constituents who are interested in these issues can read all of this information bilingually on my website something I actually provide for through the running costs of my office which the EP provides. any of my constituents who are interested in these issues can read all of this information bilingually on my website something i actually provide for through the running costs of my office which the ep provides. 96920 test +20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:26:25_5 This report suggests similar efficiencies where translation is used for Members when it is necessary for them to perform their duties, but not to make political points about the use of language. this report suggests similar efficiencies where translation is used for members when it is necessary for them to perform their duties but not to make political points about the use of language. 96920 test +20130910-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20130910-13:26:25_6 I genuinely believe that EU money should be reserved for translation costs when they are required by specific Members to do their legislative work, not as a matter of course, and that there are much better ways of supporting multilingualism within the EU, such as the endangered language report we are voting on tomorrow. i genuinely believe that eu money should be reserved for translation costs when they are required by specific members to do their legislative work not as a matter of course and that there are much better ways of supporting multilingualism within the eu such as the endangered language report we are voting on tomorrow. 96920 test +20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:14:51_9 They attack all of us. they attack all of us. 124992 test +20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:14:51_7 I must say that I am appalled by the homophobia that I have heard. i must say that i am appalled by the homophobia that i have heard. 124992 test +20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:14:51_10 But it will not work because we will stand up to you. but it will not work because we will stand up to you. 124992 test +20180312-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180312-20:14:51_4 It is unacceptable and, as has been said, a sign of general regression for women's rights. it is unacceptable and as has been said a sign of general regression for women's rights. 124992 test +20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-11:11:40_4 There is also a straightforward message reductionary fiscal policy kills the demand for lendable funds, and the EFSI is a supply side instrument. there is also a straightforward message reductionary fiscal policy kills the demand for lendable funds and the efsi is a supply side instrument. 125109 test +20171212-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171212-11:11:40_2 properly addressed this time. properly addressed this time. 125109 test +20170426-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170426-20:05:01_5 It should not replace existing technical assistance programmes that we have under operational programmes, and, in the end, we should use country—specific recommendations to encourage Member States, but not to punish them. it should not replace existing technical assistance programmes that we have under operational programmes and in the end we should use countryspecific recommendations to encourage member states but not to punish them. 107212 test +20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:33:39_7 third i am encouraged by the fact that the eib devoted thirty seven of the new lending granted in two thousand and fifteen to the financing of small and medium sized enterprises which altogether constitute the major collective employer in the european union. 125063 test +20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-08:33:39_15 EIB. I believe that the economic, financial and investment environment in the EU is much better today than it was in 2015 and that part of the credit for that considerable improvement belongs to the EIB and its policies. eib. i believe that the economic financial and investment environment in the eu is much better today than it was in two thousand and fifteen and that part of the credit for that considerable improvement belongs to the eib and its policies. 125063 test +20170427-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170427-09:53:55_10 That means that the EIB is in a better position to collaborate with the Commission, the Member States, and the private sector to boost its investment activity. that means that the eib is in a better position to collaborate with the commission the member states and the private sector to boost its investment activity. 125063 test +20110914-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20110914-17:59:11_4 The same demand comes from the EU and the most important international actors. the same demand comes from the eu and the most important international actors. 97228 test +20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-19:06:12_1 I am sure there are some people who think there are important issues of principle here, but when principles are tested in this way, they start to look ridiculous. i am sure there are some people who think there are important issues of principle here but when principles are tested in this way they start to look ridiculous. 4554 test +20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-19:06:12_2 If pollen is an ingredient in honey, then surely it must be added artificially. if pollen is an ingredient in honey then surely it must be added artificially. 4554 test +20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-19:06:12_3 Someone must be adding it and the finger of blame must be pointed at the bees. someone must be adding it and the finger of blame must be pointed at the bees. 4554 test +20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-19:06:12_4 The Greens would have us believe that these are bad bees, criminal bees, deliberately contaminating honey with a dangerous ingredient, but in fact they are doing what honey bees have always done, which is to carry pollen back to their hives to feed their young. the greens would have us believe that these are bad bees criminal bees deliberately contaminating honey with a dangerous ingredient but in fact they are doing what honey bees have always done which is to carry pollen back to their hives to feed their young. 4554 test +20140114-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20140114-19:06:12_6 Naturally it gets into the honey, so they are good bees doing good work, and the Greens should lay off them. naturally it gets into the honey so they are good bees doing good work and the greens should lay off them. 4554 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20180613-18:17:17_3 but choose to leave the country for better jobs. but choose to leave the country for better jobs. 38420 test +20151007-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20151007-12:40:49_2 It makes no sense for this House to approve a calendar if we are not entitled to amend it. it makes no sense for this house to approve a calendar if we are not entitled to amend it. 96663 test +20120612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20120612-17:59:38_1 Most of the time in a civil war it is evil versus evil, just as it is in this case. most of the time in a civil war it is evil versus evil just as it is in this case. 96946 test +20120612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20120612-17:59:38_2 On the one hand, we see a dictator and his friends who are clinging onto power. on the one hand we see a dictator and his friends who are clinging onto power. 96946 test +20120612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20120612-17:59:38_3 On the other hand, we see Islamic fundamentalists who have no desire to establish a proper democracy, but only to further spread political Islam throughout the region. on the other hand we see islamic fundamentalists who have no desire to establish a proper democracy but only to further spread political islam throughout the region. 96946 test +20120612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20120612-17:59:38_4 I would like to hear from Mrs Ashton what kind of contact there is with Syrian opposition groups. i would like to hear from mrs ashton what kind of contact there is with syrian opposition groups. 96946 test +20120612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20120612-17:59:38_5 Is there contact with the Syrian National Council and, if so, could she elaborate on this? is there contact with the syrian national council and if so could she elaborate on this? 96946 test +20120612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20120612-17:59:38_6 What does the High Representative think of the resignation of Professor Ghalioun as chairman of the SNC? what does the high representative think of the resignation of professor ghalioun as chairman of the snc? 96946 test +20120612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20120612-17:59:38_7 Does she share my fear that the SNC is being hijacked by the Muslim Brotherhood and can she state that she will not cooperate with the Muslim Brotherhood in any way? does she share my fear that the snc is being hijacked by the muslim brotherhood and can she state that she will not cooperate with the muslim brotherhood in any way? 96946 test +20120612-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20120612-17:59:38_9 Now is the time to tell the Syrians that if they want our help, they need to break ties with Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas. now is the time to tell the syrians that if they want our help they need to break ties with iran hezbollah and hamas. 96946 test +20140115-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20140115-18:48:29_4 If you take away all the political rhetoric, you will realise that her main items of objection are legal. if you take away all the political rhetoric you will realise that her main items of objection are legal. 23938 test +20140115-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20140115-18:48:29_5 She accepted the fact that citizenship is subject to national jurisdiction, but she also said that according to the Maastricht Treaty and she is right there has to be a direct link. she accepted the fact that citizenship is subject to national jurisdiction but she also said that according to the maastricht treaty and she is right there has to be a direct link. 23938 test +20140115-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20140115-18:48:29_6 In other words, the objection is not whether money is paid or not. The objection is whether there is a direct link or not. in other words the objection is not whether money is paid or not. the objection is whether there is a direct link or not. 23938 test +20180418-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180418-21:22:13_2 and national competition authorities but the report also says very clearly that this independence is strongly linked to the availability of human and financial resources. However, and national competition authorities but the report also says very clearly that this independence is strongly linked to the availability of human and financial resources. however 39721 test +20180418-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180418-21:22:13_3 I and many of my colleagues have concerns regarding the fast development of the digital economy and the dominance of the global technology companies. i and many of my colleagues have concerns regarding the fast development of the digital economy and the dominance of the global technology companies. 39721 test +20180418-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180418-21:22:13_6 We think the Commission and the national competition authorities should focus human and financial resources to get the knowledge and skill to implement the competition rules in the digital economy. we think the commission and the national competition authorities should focus human and financial resources to get the knowledge and skill to implement the competition rules in the digital economy. 39721 test +20120328-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120328-17:17:26_3 Turkey has enormous potential for economic growth and it has a strategic role as a corridor for the European Union's energy supply. 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 enormous potential for economic growth and it has a strategic role as a corridor for the european union's energy supply. 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. 1122 test +20120328-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120328-17:17:26_6 For Turkey, this means concrete results in the reform process and also an improvement in bilateral relations with its neighbours. for turkey this means concrete results in the reform process and also an improvement in bilateral relations with its neighbours. 1122 test +20120328-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120328-17:17:26_8 It was initiated by him and we support it. it was initiated by him and we support it. 1122 test +20120328-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120328-17:17:26_18 I call on the government to do something, to come up with positive steps. i call on the government to do something to come up with positive steps. 1122 test +20171025-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20171025-18:10:03_1 Post financial crisis, the use of securitisation has severely diminished across Europe, however. post financial crisis the use of securitisation has severely diminished across europe however. 96920 test +20171025-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20171025-18:10:03_2 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 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. 96920 test +20171025-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20171025-18:10:03_3 However, I personally believe that we could have been even more ambitious in this proposal and, indeed, with the Capital Markets Union project as a whole, as this is an area in which our level of achievement does not so far seem to match up to our rhetoric. however i personally believe that we could have been even more ambitious in this proposal and indeed with the capital markets union project as a whole as this is an area in which our level of achievement does not so far seem to match up to our rhetoric. 96920 test +20171025-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20171025-18:10:03_4 For CMU to work, it needs decisive action, not purely discussion and then compromise. for cmu to work it needs decisive action not purely discussion and then compromise. 96920 test +20171025-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20171025-18:10:03_6 Furthermore, a cultural shift here in Europe from savings to investment is critical. furthermore a cultural shift here in europe from savings to investment is critical. 96920 test +20171025-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20171025-18:10:03_7 The aims of CMU need to guide our hand in all ongoing legislation. the aims of cmu need to guide our hand in all ongoing legislation. 96920 test +20171025-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20171025-18:10:03_8 We need consistency across all legislative files. we need consistency across all legislative files. 96920 test +20171025-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20171025-18:10:03_9 The EMIR review, for example, needs to be very specifically about finding solutions to the unintended consequences and burdens that we have placed upon non financial companies. the emir review for example needs to be very specifically about finding solutions to the unintended consequences and burdens that we have placed upon non financial companies. 96920 test +20171025-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20171025-18:10:03_10 Therefore, the classification of securitisation special purpose entities as financial counterparties, for example, as recently released in the Commission draft report, seems to contradict and threaten what we have achieved in the securitisation legislation. therefore the classification of securitisation special purpose entities as financial counterparties for example as recently released in the commission draft report seems to contradict and threaten what we have achieved in the securitisation legislation. 96920 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20170405-15:58:20_3 Free speech is essentially accepting that people are free to say things we do like, not merely free to say things we do like. free speech is essentially accepting that people are free to say things we do like not merely free to say things we do like. 124943 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20170405-15:58:20_4 Should these be offensive then they can be tackled by a forthright debate. should these be offensive then they can be tackled by a forthright debate. 124943 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20170405-15:58:20_5 Indeed, debating ideas in a public forum makes it harder for those ideas to be formed as an individual insult, and a public debate provides the target of offence with a rebuttal. indeed debating ideas in a public forum makes it harder for those ideas to be formed as an individual insult and a public debate provides the target of offence with a rebuttal. 124943 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20170405-15:58:20_6 There is a quotation that is commonly attributed to Voltaire I disapprove of what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it'. there is a quotation that is commonly attributed to voltaire i disapprove of what you say but i will defend to the death your right to say it'. 124943 test +20180417-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20180417-15:52:02_2 This is of the utmost importance and should be the driver of any action taken. this is of the utmost importance and should be the driver of any action taken. 124856 test +20180417-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20180417-15:52:02_4 For instance, remittance has proved to be a tool that boosts development up to three times the total of the official development aid by contributing to the economy of the country of origin. for instance remittance has proved to be a tool that boosts development up to three times the total of the official development aid by contributing to the economy of the country of origin. 124856 test +20180417-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20180417-15:52:02_1 I believe that building legal avenues and stepping up pledging efforts to resettle those in need is a key aspect in order to tackle the problem. I welcome the Compact on migration, and I appreciate its focus on people and the safeguard of their fundamental basic rights. i believe that building legal avenues and stepping up pledging efforts to resettle those in need is a key aspect in order to tackle the problem. i welcome the compact on migration and i appreciate its focus on people and the safeguard of their fundamental basic rights. 124856 test +20180301-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20180301-08:47:32_6 concerns that our Group has traditionally had with shadow banking, for instance. concerns that our group has traditionally had with shadow banking for instance. 124972 test +20180301-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20180301-08:47:32_5 good wording on EDIS, which we believe are very important good wording on edis which we believe are very important; 124972 test +20180301-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20180301-08:47:32_3 2017 was the year when we saw obstacles to resolvability of the Venetian banks and the first resolution under the EU framework, the popular case which shows that further transparency is clearly needed. two thousand and seventeen was the year when we saw obstacles to resolvability of the venetian banks and the first resolution under the eu framework the popular case which shows that further transparency is clearly needed. 124972 test +20110120-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110120-09:53:21_6 Like many of my colleagues here this morning, I urge the Commission to provide an analysis of these distortions. like many of my colleagues here this morning i urge the commission to provide an analysis of these distortions. 96682 test +20110120-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110120-09:53:21_4 This will also save time and stress for all Europeans who need to carry out payments in other countries. this will also save time and stress for all europeans who need to carry out payments in other countries. 96682 test +20110120-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110120-09:53:21_7 Let me add one more thought on the need for common standards and processes. A lot of inventions in the future will be based on information and communication technologies. let me add one more thought on the need for common standards and processes. a lot of inventions in the future will be based on information and communication technologies. 96682 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131023-19:30:09_1 but, in this case, I consider that we have managed to reach a good position. but in this case i consider that we have managed to reach a good position. 96847 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131023-19:30:09_3 In my opinion, the proposed limits are acceptable, given the risk and the long term effects ionising radiation has on health. in my opinion the proposed limits are acceptable given the risk and the long term effects ionising radiation has on health. 96847 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131023-19:30:09_5 We managed to retain the chapter on environmental protection and the change in the legal basis from the Euratom Treaty to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. we managed to retain the chapter on environmental protection and the change in the legal basis from the euratom treaty to the treaty on the functioning of the european union. 96847 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131023-19:30:09_6 I consider that, in spite of the opposition to changing the legal basis, we have to take into consideration the importance of Parliament having a say when it comes to the protection of workers and the general public from ionising radiation and, therefore, the protection of human health. i consider that in spite of the opposition to changing the legal basis we have to take into consideration the importance of parliament having a say when it comes to the protection of workers and the general public from ionising radiation and therefore the protection of human health. 96847 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131023-19:30:09_7 I really hope that, through your vote tomorrow, you will give us your support so as not to lose any of these achievements. i really hope that through your vote tomorrow you will give us your support so as not to lose any of these achievements. 96847 test +20090202-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090202-17:20:18_2 It is in this same spirit that Article 2 of the European Convention of Human Rights declares the taking of life a flagrant violation. it is in this same spirit that article two of the european convention of human rights declares the taking of life a flagrant violation. 28514 test +20180614-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20180614-10:28:47_3 So with today's resolution we aim to fulfil our moral and political duty as European Democrats by trying to save Mr Sentsov's life and help regain his freedom as well as that of all the other names in the resolution held in Russian captivity, deprived of freedom and human dignity, and 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 mr sentsov's life and help regain his freedom as well as that of all the other names in the resolution held in russian captivity deprived of freedom and human dignity and even of legal and medical assistance. 124703 test +20180315-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180315-15:20:37_2 We are convinced that it's very useful for the quality of the funding programmes. It is based on a new focus on results and milestones that have to be achieved. we are convinced that it's very useful for the quality of the funding programmes. it is based on a new focus on results and milestones that have to be achieved. 24942 test +20180315-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180315-15:20:37_8 The Commission must not discourage them. the commission must not discourage them. 24942 test +20180315-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180315-15:20:37_9 More in general, Commissioner, we observe that the Commission continues to propose new budgetary instruments. more in general commissioner we observe that the commission continues to propose new budgetary instruments. 24942 test +20180315-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180315-15:20:37_10 So what is the Commission doing to resolve the problem? so what is the commission doing to resolve the problem? 24942 test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131120-12:21:31_12 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 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 None test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131120-12:21:31_7 This award gives me encouragement to pursue my cause, and I truly feel honoured when I look at the list of previous recipients amazing and deserving recipients like Nelson Mandela, this award gives me encouragement to pursue my cause and i truly feel honoured when i look at the list of previous recipients amazing and deserving recipients like nelson mandela None test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131120-12:21:31_25 hope. And do you know hope. and do you know None test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131120-12:21:31_23 hope. Because of terrorism, hundreds of schools have been destroyed and children have no access to education. hope. because of terrorism hundreds of schools have been destroyed and children have no access to education. None test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131120-12:21:31_27 We are here to speak for them. We are here to take action. Dear sisters and brothers, apart from we are here to speak for them. we are here to take action. dear sisters and brothers apart from None test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131120-12:21:31_18 they cannot go to school. they cannot go to school. None test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131120-12:21:31_34 Pakistan. As a human being, I think that for the survival of everyone, the fittest need to struggle for the survival of pakistan. as a human being i think that for the survival of everyone the fittest need to struggle for the survival of None test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131120-12:21:31_28 this, we also need a change in our ideology. this we also need a change in our ideology. None test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131120-12:21:31_11 is a great example of togetherness and unity. is a great example of togetherness and unity. None test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131120-12:21:31_20 There are many hurdles on their way to success. They are neglected simply because they do not have money. there are many hurdles on their way to success. they are neglected simply because they do not have money. None test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131120-12:21:31_19 There is violence, but still there is hope. there is violence but still there is hope. None test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131120-12:21:31_13 and freedom of speech is enchained. and freedom of speech is enchained. None test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131120-12:21:31_31 people is the real superpower, not the country with tonnes of soldiers and people is the real superpower not the country with tonnes of soldiers and None test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131120-12:21:31_15 it is alarming that fifty seven million children are deprived of education they cannot go to school. None test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131120-12:21:31_37 children do not want an iPhone, an Xbox, a PlayStation or chocolates they just want a book children do not want an iphone an xbox a playstation or chocolates they just want a book None test +20180206-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20180206-10:06:37_17 model. There is no future for a continent when too many young people are stuck in precariousness and unemployment. model. there is no future for a continent when too many young people are stuck in precariousness and unemployment. 111014 test +20180206-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20180206-10:06:37_8 A European democracy needs more open and inclusive institutions. We need bold decisions in order to overcome mistrust and apathy. a european democracy needs more open and inclusive institutions. we need bold decisions in order to overcome mistrust and apathy. 111014 test +20180206-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20180206-10:06:37_9 Let us give our electorate the opportunity to choose a transnational list, giving people the right to choose this democracy. let us give our electorate the opportunity to choose a transnational list giving people the right to choose this democracy. 111014 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-26-en_20170703-22:30:55_1 His doctors concluded that he is no longer entitled to be in this world. his doctors concluded that he is no longer entitled to be in this world. 28178 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-26-en_20170703-22:30:55_3 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, the United Kingdom does not act in the best interests of 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 the united kingdom does not act in the best interests of its citizens? 28178 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-26-en_20170703-22:30:55_5 Together with all those of you who demonstrated your support, I strongly condemn this shameful conduct that undermines values of our civilised society's 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's right to life and human dignity. 28178 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-26-en_20170703-22:30:55_2 Both the domestic courts as well as the European Court of Human Rights approved to discontinue his life supporting treatment, including nutrition and hydration, and ruled in favour of ending Charlie's life in absolute contradiction to his parents' will to seek experimental treatment in the USA. both the domestic courts as well as the european court of human rights approved to discontinue his life supporting treatment including nutrition and hydration and ruled in favour of ending charlie's life in absolute contradiction to his parents' will to seek experimental treatment in the usa. 28178 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-26-en_20170703-22:30:55_4 Imposition of switching off the life supporting treatment is nothing else than euthanasia. imposition of switching off the life supporting treatment is nothing else than euthanasia. 28178 test +20110929-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110929-09:44:35_2 It has actually been functioning at the expense of those taxpayers who, despite the economic and financial crisis, survived within fierce global competition. it has actually been functioning at the expense of those taxpayers who despite the economic and financial crisis survived within fierce global competition. 28320 test +20110929-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110929-09:44:35_3 Having said that, I am obliged to say that pernicious consequences of the existence of this fund increase the level of redistribution, create market distortions and punish the successful. having said that i am obliged to say that pernicious consequences of the existence of this fund increase the level of redistribution create market distortions and punish the successful. 28320 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170215-22:21:56_6 We should explore the benefits of having a monofund, keeping the same share of different funds, but operating under a single rule book. we should explore the benefits of having a monofund keeping the same share of different funds but operating under a single rule book. 107212 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170215-22:21:56_11 Our citizens deserve it. our citizens deserve it. 107212 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170215-22:21:56_5 We should explore the possibility of extending the programme period for some operational programmes. we should explore the possibility of extending the programme period for some operational programmes. 107212 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170215-22:21:56_10 We have to speed up, we have to promise and we have to deliver. we have to speed up we have to promise and we have to deliver. 107212 test +20100209-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100209-18:45:24_0 Mr President, all elements of this agreement are important but I want to focus on the bluefin tuna issue. mr president all elements of this agreement are important but i want to focus on the bluefin tuna issue. 33989 test +20100209-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100209-18:45:24_1 It is vital that we act now to prevent a stock collapse and to allow the numbers of bluefin tuna to recover. it is vital that we act now to prevent a stock collapse and to allow the numbers of bluefin tuna to recover. 33989 test +20170913-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170913-21:00:50_5 Indeed, the Commission states that Member States having direct management interest may submit joint recommendations for fisheries management in the North Sea. indeed the commission states that member states having direct management interest may submit joint recommendations for fisheries management in the north sea. 2338 test +20170913-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170913-21:00:50_9 Surely the fishing nations of the North Sea can decide for themselves whether that is a problem and, if so, how to deal with it. surely the fishing nations of the north sea can decide for themselves whether that is a problem and if so how to deal with it. 2338 test +20170913-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170913-21:03:12_0 Many times in this place I have said on the record that the CFP has been a disaster for Scotland, and many times I have said in this place on the record that one of the principal reasons for that has been the failure of the UK government successive UK governments many times in this place i have said on the record that the cfp has been a disaster for scotland and many times i have said in this place on the record that one of the principal reasons for that has been the failure of the uk government successive uk governments 2338 test +20170913-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170913-21:03:12_1 to do anything useful for Scotland's fishing communities in EU negotiations. to do anything useful for scotland's fishing communities in eu negotiations. 2338 test +20170913-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170913-21:03:12_2 I do not trust the UK government in EU negotiations. i do not trust the uk government in eu negotiations. 2338 test +20170601-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20170601-11:36:32_1 Today was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly 2012 and honours parents throughout the world. The global day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world for their selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing today was proclaimed by the un general assembly two thousand and twelve and honours parents throughout the world. the global day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world for their selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing 124815 test +20170601-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20170601-11:36:32_2 this relationship. this relationship. 124815 test +20180207-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180207-18:52:04_4 International development is not just about eliminating poverty, it is also about delivering security, stability and economic opportunities to poor and fragile communities, thereby preventing citizens from having to flee their home country in search of a better life. international development is not just about eliminating poverty it is also about delivering security stability and economic opportunities to poor and fragile communities thereby preventing citizens from having to flee their home country in search of a better life. 4556 test +20171212-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171212-15:34:17_2 What is now clear is that such a settlement must include Pakistan, which has a huge stake and influence in Afghan stability. what is now clear is that such a settlement must include pakistan which has a huge stake and influence in afghan stability. 96656 test +20130703-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130703-20:21:00_1 Information systems are at the core of the issue when it comes to cyber threats and both public and private structures are becoming more and more threatened. information systems are at the core of the issue when it comes to cyber threats and both public and private structures are becoming more and more threatened. 96825 test +20130703-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130703-20:21:00_2 The improvements made by the Commission's proposal are very important. the improvements made by the commission's proposal are very important. 96825 test +20110706-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110706-17:24:55_2 lies in citizens' freedoms and legal order. lies in citizens' freedoms and legal order. 96861 test +20110706-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110706-17:24:55_4 Governance based on legality is the most acceptable system that suits human needs. governance based on legality is the most acceptable system that suits human needs. 96861 test +20110706-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110706-17:24:55_6 The democratisation 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 democratisation 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. 96861 test +20110706-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110706-17:24:55_7 We need to stress, also, that democratic changes are irreversible only if they guarantee the economic prosperity of a critical mass of people. The under developed private sector of each of these countries also undermines the educated and active population. The European role in the process is not just we need to stress also that democratic changes are irreversible only if they guarantee the economic prosperity of a critical mass of people. the under developed private sector of each of these countries also undermines the educated and active population. the european role in the process is not just 96861 test +20130114-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130114-22:29:53_4 Today Europe is free and reunited, and I want to thank this House and each and every one who dared to speak out at that time for truth and freedom. today europe is free and reunited and i want to thank this house and each and every one who dared to speak out at that time for truth and freedom. 96695 test +20130114-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130114-22:29:53_6 I call for deeper knowledge of the most recent history of Europe. i call for deeper knowledge of the most recent history of europe. 96695 test +20130114-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130114-22:29:53_5 However, when it comes to cooperation among the EU countries in bringing to justice those who committed crimes against humanity, there is still a lack of understanding. however when it comes to cooperation among the eu countries in bringing to justice those who committed crimes against humanity there is still a lack of understanding. 96695 test +20150311-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20150311-17:42:08_4 Religious extremism and terror are not only costing thousands of lives in Syria, Iraq and elsewhere but also increasingly pose a threat to our own national security. religious extremism and terror are not only costing thousands of lives in syria iraq and elsewhere but also increasingly pose a threat to our own national security. 39717 test +20121026-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20121026-12:12:05_1 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. 28617 test +20121026-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20121026-12:12:05_3 After consultation with other political groups, it reads as follows Urges the Russian government to commission an independent and impartial investigation into the Yukos case'. I believe this could be another step towards building confidence in Russia's reliability as a WTO partner, and I kindly ask you to support this amendment. after consultation with other political groups it reads as follows urges the russian government to commission an independent and impartial investigation into the yukos case'. i believe this could be another step towards building confidence in russia's reliability as a wto partner and i kindly ask you to support this amendment. 28617 test +20120315-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120315-09:44:40_3 This means that, in practice, the International Energy Agency too has asked us to be more ambitious in our climate policies. this means that in practice the international energy agency too has asked us to be more ambitious in our climate policies. 28321 test +20101007-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20101007-10:25:23_3 17 Member States are at less than seventeen member states are at less than. 97004 test +20101007-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20101007-10:25:23_1 However, we have to find where the problems are at present. however we have to find where the problems are at present. 97004 test +20120613-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20120613-13:46:50_2 The Heads of Government have more realistic views on priorities than the unelected Members of the Commission and Members of this Parliament. the heads of government have more realistic views on priorities than the unelected members of the commission and members of this parliament. 96946 test +20120613-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20120613-13:46:50_3 I hope that we will see a drastic decrease in funding for the failed EU project and that more money will come back to the taxpayers. i hope that we will see a drastic decrease in funding for the failed eu project and that more money will come back to the taxpayers. 96946 test +20120613-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20120613-13:46:50_4 Dutch citizens and taxpayers have for too long been the ATM machine for dysfunctional Member States. dutch citizens and taxpayers have for too long been the atm machine for dysfunctional member states. 96946 test +20120613-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20120613-13:46:50_5 As the largest net contributors per capita we are more aware than any other country that the system needs to change. This Parliament has to realise that it is not fictional money it is spending, but money brought up by the peoples of Europe, who are sick and tired of this puppetry Parliament and its continuous desire to spend more and more money on bogus projects. as the largest net contributors per capita we are more aware than any other country that the system needs to change. this parliament has to realise that it is not fictional money it is spending but money brought up by the peoples of europe who are sick and tired of this puppetry parliament and its continuous desire to spend more and more money on bogus projects. 96946 test +20170214-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170214-18:24:17_6 This conflict can be resolved only through direct talks between Israel and Palestinians. this conflict can be resolved only through direct talks between israel and palestinians. 84175 test +20170214-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170214-18:24:17_2 Of course, it is okay to criticise any country and to wish anything, but one should be fair, and the EU is not fair in its policy towards Israel. First, we should recognise that Israel is our best friend and closest ally in the Middle East. Second, of course it is okay to criticise any country and to wish anything but one should be fair and the eu is not fair in its policy towards israel. first we should recognise that israel is our best friend and closest ally in the middle east. second 84175 test +20170214-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170214-18:24:17_4 live in the area and the EU should be neutral at least. live in the area and the eu should be neutral at least. 84175 test +20170214-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170214-18:24:17_3 the EU should recognise that, in this Israeli Palestinian conflict, there are competing claims over the West Bank, and it makes no sense to stand on the Palestinian side of the conflict. The EU should recognise that both Palestinians and Jews the eu should recognise that in this israeli palestinian conflict there are competing claims over the west bank and it makes no sense to stand on the palestinian side of the conflict. the eu should recognise that both palestinians and jews 84175 test +20170214-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170214-18:24:17_7 Therefore, the EU should not discriminate against Israelis in this conflict. therefore the eu should not discriminate against israelis in this conflict. 84175 test +20130116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130116-22:16:26_7 This is, and I quote, when they underwent their last substantial economically justified processing or working'. this is and i quote when they underwent their last substantial economically justified processing or working'. 28241 test +20130116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130116-22:16:26_13 So I think we should stick to the saying If it ain't broke, don't fix it'. so i think we should stick to the saying if it ain't broke don't fix it'. 28241 test +20130116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130116-22:16:26_9 The Commission says the introduction of list rules would bring greater legal certainty for the determination of origin and in anti dumping cases. the commission says the introduction of list rules would bring greater legal certainty for the determination of origin and in anti dumping cases. 28241 test +20130116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130116-22:16:26_17 Knowing you, 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. knowing you 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. 28241 test +20130116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130116-22:16:26_3 Nevertheless it is still important to have this discussion on the proposed introduction of the list rules', as my colleague already mentioned, 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 list rules' as my colleague already mentioned for the non preferential origin of goods and hear the commission's answers to our questions. 28241 test +20130116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130116-22:16:26_4 This is all the more important as business and customs officials fear the rise of new bureaucratic burdens if these rules for the determination of the origin were to be changed. this is all the more important as business and customs officials fear the rise of new bureaucratic burdens if these rules for the determination of the origin were to be changed. 28241 test +20130116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130116-22:16:26_16 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. 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. 28241 test +20130116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130116-22:16:26_8 This definition is very clear and has served as a solid basis in international trade for decades, so why change it? this definition is very clear and has served as a solid basis in international trade for decades so why change it? 28241 test +20130116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130116-22:16:26_6 The report states very clearly that the current concept for the determination of non preferential origin of goods should be maintained. the report states very clearly that the current concept for the determination of non preferential origin of goods should be maintained. 28241 test +20130116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130116-22:16:26_14 From the perspective of international trade, the proposed changes are particularly sensitive. from the perspective of international trade the proposed changes are particularly sensitive. 28241 test +20130116-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20130116-22:16:26_0 Mr President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, thank you for the opportunity to raise the issue of non preferential rules of origin with you in plenary today. mr president commissioner dear colleagues thank you for the opportunity to raise the issue of non preferential rules of origin with you in plenary today. 28241 test +20180206-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180206-18:18:39_1 Conflicts, violence and war and corruption need to be replaced by tolerance, strong democracies and proactive dialogue. conflicts violence and war and corruption need to be replaced by tolerance strong democracies and proactive dialogue. 38420 test +20110511-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20110511-22:13:26_3 we want to update our skills in lifelong learning we want to update our skills in lifelong learning; 96910 test +20110511-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20110511-22:13:26_5 We want the money actually to be spent on research and development, not to be kept in the pocket. we want the money actually to be spent on research and development not to be kept in the pocket. 96910 test +20110511-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20110511-22:13:26_6 We agree that research is not a synonym for innovation we agree that research is not a synonym for innovation; 96910 test +20110511-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20110511-22:13:26_8 Both are extremely important, but innovation needs to get an extra push. both are extremely important but innovation needs to get an extra push. 96910 test +20110511-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20110511-22:13:26_12 Let us not end with this one report. let us not end with this one report. 96910 test +20110511-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20110511-22:13:26_13 We cannot let it end here. we cannot let it end here. 96910 test +20110511-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20110511-22:13:26_17 Let us change our economic model, move towards a sustainable model and create jobs. let us change our economic model move towards a sustainable model and create jobs. 96910 test +20171115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20171115-18:14:54_9 On the table, on the table 4432 test +20171115-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20171115-18:14:54_2 paper, a very weak proposal. paper a very weak proposal. 4432 test +20091124-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20091124-15:33:57_1 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 15 million people, 10 of the population do you intend to incorporate the issue of these 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 of the population do you intend to incorporate the issue of these communities these national and language minorities 28150 test +20091124-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20091124-15:33:57_2 into the portfolio of the new Commissioner dealing with fundamental rights? into the portfolio of the new commissioner dealing with fundamental rights? 28150 test +20100310-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20100310-10:31:59_4 Our resolution is the European answer to President Obama's proposal of the abolition of nuclear weapons. our resolution is the european answer to president obama's proposal of the abolition of nuclear weapons. 97228 test +20100310-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20100310-10:31:59_5 This document should be considered, therefore, as a step on the road to the total ban of atomic weapons. this document should be considered therefore as a step on the road to the total ban of atomic weapons. 97228 test +20100310-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20100310-09:38:42_2 This way, the European Union will be more effective in providing security, will increase its autonomy and will most notably make wiser 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 wiser use of the relevant budget which regrettably continues to be underfunded. 96861 test +20090421-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090421-19:29:45_3 competitive framework for the development of the energy markets and for their efficient functioning. This package depends on implementation, as my colleague Eluned Morgan has just said, and I do not believe that the fourth package is the solution. competitive framework for the development of the energy markets and for their efficient functioning. this package depends on implementation as my colleague eluned morgan has just said and i do not believe that the fourth package is the solution. 34229 test +20140416-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140416-16:41:47_1 I would like to answer you in English. i would like to answer you in english. 96871 test +20090422-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090422-19:03:44_6 What is more, the yards continued to make losses, were unable to pay taxes and social security obligations and have accumulated significant debts. what is more the yards continued to make losses were unable to pay taxes and social security obligations and have accumulated significant debts. 278142 test +20090422-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090422-19:03:44_10 It should 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 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. 278142 test +20090422-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090422-19:03:44_8 the adverse economic and social consequences of these decisions, the Commission authorised Poland to implement the recovery of the illegal aid through a controlled sale of the yards' assets and subsequent liquidation of the companies. the adverse economic and social consequences of these decisions the commission authorised poland to implement the recovery of the illegal aid through a controlled sale of the yards' assets and subsequent liquidation of the companies. 278142 test +20090422-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090422-19:03:44_2 In 2004, the Commission started investigating restructuring aid for the Polish shipyards. in two thousand and four the commission started investigating restructuring aid for the polish shipyards. 278142 test +20090422-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090422-19:03:44_3 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. 278142 test +20090422-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090422-19:03:44_7 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 gdynia and szczecin shipyards ordering recovery of the illegal and incompatible aid granted to the yards. however in order to limit 278142 test +20131007-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20131007-18:04:01_1 One of the key developments in the ETS should have been the introduction of aviation emissions into the scheme, but the refusal of third countries to accept this has called the whole scheme into question. one of the key developments in the ets should have been the introduction of aviation emissions into the scheme but the refusal of third countries to accept this has called the whole scheme into question. 33989 test +20131007-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20131007-18:04:01_2 The Commission now has an enormous responsibility at the upcoming international negotiations. the commission now has an enormous responsibility at the upcoming international negotiations. 33989 test +20131007-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20131007-18:04:01_3 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. 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. 33989 test +20120612-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120612-12:23:31_3 is convinced that further promotion of the idea of common purchasing of energy raw materials by Member States is needed in the context of growing competition for resources and existing producer monopolies'. is convinced that further promotion of the idea of common purchasing of energy raw materials by member states is needed in the context of growing competition for resources and existing producer monopolies'. 28155 test +20180115-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180115-18:30:00_11 We can put energy efficiency as the driver of jobs and growth. we can put energy efficiency as the driver of jobs and growth. 124961 test +20180115-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180115-18:30:00_6 40. For every 1 target increase, three million homes can be renovated and seven million people lifted out of energy poverty. forty for every one target increase three million homes can be renovated and seven million people lifted out of energy poverty. 124961 test +20180115-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180115-18:30:00_2 friends of the earth has estimated that one hundred and twenty five million europeans live in energy poverty and we know that energy poverty disproportionately affects our most vulnerable people. 124961 test +20180115-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180115-18:30:00_10 We can tackle climate change and halve our emissions and have cleaner air. we can tackle climate change and halve our emissions and have cleaner air. 124961 test +20180115-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180115-18:33:12_1 We worked our hardest in terms of the definition of energy poverty. we worked our hardest in terms of the definition of energy poverty. 124961 test +20180115-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180115-18:02:13_1 How can we ensure that Member States deliver on their targets? how can we ensure that member states deliver on their targets? 96710 test +20180115-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180115-18:02:13_4 Unfortunately, this proposal was not adopted by the lead committee, and I must say I regret that. unfortunately this proposal was not adopted by the lead committee and i must say i regret that. 96710 test +20090323-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090323-19:09:29_2 It is important that we bear in mind that this EPA is a stepping stone agreement, which means that it is only a temporary solution. In order for trade liberation to have a substantial positive effect on the whole region, it is essential that ECOWAS sign a full EPA. it is important that we bear in mind that this epa is a stepping stone agreement which means that it is only a temporary solution. in order for trade liberation to have a substantial positive effect on the whole region it is essential that ecowas sign a full epa. 4241 test +20140414-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140414-22:40:11_1 That vision made it possible for Europe to go through an unprecedented period of peace and prosperity. that vision made it possible for europe to go through an unprecedented period of peace and prosperity. 112748 test +20140414-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140414-22:40:11_3 I call on everyone to conduct the electoral campaign in a decent and tolerant way. i call on everyone to conduct the electoral campaign in a decent and tolerant way. 112748 test +20140414-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140414-22:40:11_4 Votes should not be gained by playing on people's fears and traumas, because elections pass but tensions remain. votes should not be gained by playing on people's fears and traumas because elections pass but tensions remain. 112748 test +20140414-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140414-22:40:11_5 With extremism on the rise, we should all remember the lessons from the history of our continent. with extremism on the rise we should all remember the lessons from the history of our continent. 112748 test +20140203-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140203-18:52:32_3 Another important concern for the EPP Group has always been the independence of the Commission's Impact Assessment Board. another important concern for the epp group has always been the independence of the commission's impact assessment board. 39722 test +20141125-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20141125-10:24:00_3 So what are we going to create now? so what are we going to create now? 124996 test +20141125-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20141125-10:24:00_1 the most competitive and dynamic knowledge driven economy by 2010, capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion and where are we now? the most competitive and dynamic knowledge driven economy by two thousand and ten capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion and where are we now? 124996 test +20141125-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20141125-10:24:00_6 You do not even have the people in Europe behind you. you do not even have the people in europe behind you. 124996 test +20141125-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20141125-10:24:00_8 But as a Socialist, of course, it is very easy to spend other people's money. but as a socialist of course it is very easy to spend other people's money. 124996 test +20110309-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110309-15:48:08_1 It distinguishes the two main dossiers human rights abuses by the current government and the Iranian nuclear programme. it distinguishes the two main dossiers human rights abuses by the current government and the iranian nuclear programme. 97228 test +20131010-0900-PLENARY-22-en_20131010-15:16:13_3 Some of those dividing lines have been deliberately exploited by imperialist forces to serve their own interests, for example in Afghanistan or Iraq. some of those dividing lines have been deliberately exploited by imperialist forces to serve their own interests for example in afghanistan or iraq. 97344 test +20131010-0900-PLENARY-22-en_20131010-15:16:13_1 The dramatic increase in sectarian violence in Syria, Pakistan and Iran is an expression of the general instability and volatility in that region of the world, but this increase is not limited to those states that are listed which, coincidentally, happen to be the same states that are currently not in favour with western imperialism. the dramatic increase in sectarian violence in syria pakistan and iran is an expression of the general instability and volatility in that region of the world but this increase is not limited to those states that are listed which coincidentally happen to be the same states that are currently not in favour with western imperialism. 97344 test +20131010-0900-PLENARY-22-en_20131010-15:16:13_0 Mr President, socialists on the left condemn sectarian violence against all minorities, regardless of whether they are religious believers, non believers or members of ethnic minority groups. mr president socialists on the left condemn sectarian violence against all minorities regardless of whether they are religious believers non believers or members of ethnic minority groups. 97344 test +20131010-0900-PLENARY-22-en_20131010-15:16:13_6 The only way to halt the breeding ground for sectarian violence is the prospect of a secure, stable and decent future for all. the only way to halt the breeding ground for sectarian violence is the prospect of a secure stable and decent future for all. 97344 test +20131010-0900-PLENARY-22-en_20131010-15:16:13_2 In reality the upsurges of sectarian violence, including against Christians, are all spillover effects of various crisis situations that have destabilised the region and have deepened divisions along various ethnic and religious lines. in reality the upsurges of sectarian violence including against christians are all spillover effects of various crisis situations that have destabilised the region and have deepened divisions along various ethnic and religious lines. 97344 test +20131010-0900-PLENARY-22-en_20131010-15:39:56_3 It can make a difference and I think we should discuss whether the EU ought to do a lot more to make religious freedom a precondition for humanitarian and development aid. it can make a difference and i think we should discuss whether the eu ought to do a lot more to make religious freedom a precondition for humanitarian and development aid. 107973 test +20110310-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20110310-10:53:26_1 I think European citizens understood that the EU was not yet prepared for taking a single action, but we have to make sure that we are ready to take a single action in the next similar case. i think european citizens understood that the eu was not yet prepared for taking a single action but we have to make sure that we are ready to take a single action in the next similar case. 28155 test +20110310-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20110310-10:53:26_3 We all agree on that. we all agree on that. 28155 test +20170316-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170316-10:30:44_2 They even plan to shift the elections in Russia to celebrate the occupation of Crimea. they even plan to shift the elections in russia to celebrate the occupation of crimea. 124698 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20141022-11:55:58_0 Mr President, on behalf of the PPE it is with great respect that I salute the new Commission and I hope that all of us here in the plenary will afterwards vote for this Commission. mr president on behalf of the ppe it is with great respect that i salute the new commission and i hope that all of us here in the plenary will afterwards vote for this commission. 28399 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20141022-11:55:58_5 We will support you in your initiatives, in all the priorities that we all share here. we will support you in your initiatives in all the priorities that we all share here. 28399 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20141022-11:55:58_6 I know that some of you do not, but you will feel how this is going to change the future and the unity of this European Union. i know that some of you do not but you will feel how this is going to change the future and the unity of this european union. 28399 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090505-09:33:26_3 It was difficult, and it was not clear at the very beginning that we would make it and that we would have greater Europeanisation in this area. it was difficult and it was not clear at the very beginning that we would make it and that we would have greater europeanisation in this area. 1898 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090505-09:33:26_9 I hope this will be covered by the Universal Service Directive, which is to come in the second half of the year. i hope this will be covered by the universal service directive which is to come in the second half of the year. 1898 test +20141112-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141112-16:52:40_0 Mr President, I have another complaint about this procedure, which is that it is not secret. mr president i have another complaint about this procedure which is that it is not secret. 125037 test +20091214-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20091214-17:47:10_2 This is unacceptable. this is unacceptable. 96652 test +20091125-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20091125-15:53:35_0 Well, I did not hear a real question, but of course we agree that there are multiple reasons to say no' to Turkey. well i did not hear a real question but of course we agree that there are multiple reasons to say no' to turkey. 96904 test +20091125-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20091125-15:53:35_1 I just mentioned a few, but this is another good reason to say no', so thank you for that. i just mentioned a few but this is another good reason to say no' so thank you for that. 96904 test +20180530-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180530-20:49:51_3 Trapping millions of refugees to stop them from entering the European Union is terrible. trapping millions of refugees to stop them from entering the european union is terrible. 24942 test +20180530-0900-PLENARY-27-en_20180530-20:49:51_4 We cannot have this complicity in the possible violation of the international rights of refugees. we cannot have this complicity in the possible violation of the international rights of refugees. 24942 test +20170912-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20170912-16:59:22_11 I congratulate Mrs Mogherini on what she has been doing recently in Asia. i congratulate mrs mogherini on what she has been doing recently in asia. 4556 test +20170912-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20170912-16:59:22_13 Colleagues, I need your support and your blessings. colleagues i need your support and your blessings. 4556 test +20170912-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20170912-16:59:22_12 My intention now is to go to North Korea in my private capacity to listen in the pursuit of a peace regime to help the EU. my intention now is to go to north korea in my private capacity to listen in the pursuit of a peace regime to help the eu. 4556 test +20170912-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20170912-16:59:22_6 This must be made a transitional position, and denuclearisation must remain our medium term objective. this must be made a transitional position and denuclearisation must remain our medium term objective. 4556 test +20170912-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20170912-17:38:42_3 So what is the purpose of all this? so what is the purpose of all this? 4556 test +20170912-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20170912-17:38:42_5 He wants to sit at a negotiating table and discuss a peace treaty. he wants to sit at a negotiating table and discuss a peace treaty. 4556 test +20170912-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20170912-17:29:39_3 None of the other players China, the 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 into security affairs in East Asia too. Trump's belligerence and domestic weakness limit American engagement in the diplomatic track on North Korea and this creates a vacuum. none of the other players china the 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 into security affairs in east asia too. trump's belligerence and domestic weakness limit american engagement in the diplomatic track on north korea and this creates a vacuum. 96656 test +20140204-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20140204-16:12:10_1 Only a common EU solution can realistically prevent a repetition of the costly financial and banking disasters of our recent past. only a common eu solution can realistically prevent a repetition of the costly financial and banking disasters of our recent past. 107386 test +20140204-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20140204-16:12:10_5 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. 107386 test +20091215-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20091215-19:19:08_10 Did she oppose his demands? did she oppose his demands? 23746 test +20140227-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140227-12:12:30_2 The amendment is as follows Stresses the importance of secure, diversified and affordable energy supply as a pillar of economic, social and political transition and of securing a competitive and prosperous economy for all Ukrainians the amendment is as follows stresses the importance of secure diversified and affordable energy supply as a pillar of economic social and political transition and of securing a competitive and prosperous economy for all ukrainians; 96788 test +20140227-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20140227-12:12:30_3 in this regard underlines the strategic role of the Energy Community, of which Ukraine holds presidency in 2014, as the only treaty currently connecting Ukraine and the European Union'. in this regard underlines the strategic role of the energy community of which ukraine holds presidency in two thousand and fourteen as the only treaty currently connecting ukraine and the european union'. 96788 test +20180528-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180528-19:09:33_5 One of the principal reasons that the CFP has been a failure for Scotland and indeed for many other areas is because successive UK governments have helped to construct it that way. one of the principal reasons that the cfp has been a failure for scotland and indeed for many other areas is because successive uk governments have helped to construct it that way. 2338 test +20180528-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180528-19:09:33_2 At that time the Commission and the Council, including the UK Government, failed to embrace the idea. at that time the commission and the council including the uk government failed to embrace the idea. 2338 test +20180528-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180528-19:09:33_4 Again that was not embraced by the Council, including the UK Government. again that was not embraced by the council including the uk government. 2338 test +20180528-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180528-19:07:36_3 It is therefore imperative that meaningful progress is made in planning for post Brexit fisheries management and therefore that the UK Government makes up its mind what its attitude will be in such negotiations. it is therefore imperative that meaningful progress is made in planning for post brexit fisheries management and therefore that the uk government makes up its mind what its attitude will be in such negotiations. 2338 test +20180528-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180528-19:07:36_2 But this multiannual plan will inevitably become less important when the UK leaves the EU and when the majority of North Sea stocks become shared stocks within the terms of international law. but this multiannual plan will inevitably become less important when the uk leaves the eu and when the majority of north sea stocks become shared stocks within the terms of international law. 2338 test +20180528-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180528-19:07:36_4 But ultimately, in my view, my hope is that Scotland will choose to become a normal independent nation again, able to set and pursue our own priorities and negotiations with our neighbours. but ultimately in my view my hope is that scotland will choose to become a normal independent nation again able to set and pursue our own priorities and negotiations with our neighbours. 2338 test +20170531-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170531-18:58:41_2 In our view, endorsement would significantly undermine defences against anti Semitism by expanding the concept in a politically motivated way. You should think twice about how these organisations look into this. in our view endorsement would significantly undermine defences against anti semitism by expanding the concept in a politically motivated way. you should think twice about how these organisations look into this. 28161 test +20091125-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20091125-12:10:04_1 2007. I think that it is important that the Council can see the broad support from this Parliament behind our demands to the Council on more cooperation with Parliament and its competent committees on the next discharge procedure. two thousand and seven i think that it is important that the council can see the broad support from this parliament behind our demands to the council on more cooperation with parliament and its competent committees on the next discharge procedure. 37676 test +20111115-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20111115-20:04:39_6 The trade pattern where developing countries export raw materials and buy manufactured products from industrialised countries has to change. the trade pattern where developing countries export raw materials and buy manufactured products from industrialised countries has to change. 96745 test +20111115-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20111115-20:04:39_4 The Greens believe in a change of policy, addressing tax havens and 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, the greens believe in a change of policy addressing tax havens and tax evasion with binding measures implementing article two hundred and eight of the lisbon treaty on policy coherence by matching words with actions with coherent policies between trade agriculture and fishing 96745 test +20111115-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20111115-20:04:39_5 addressing farmland acquisition by foreign investors with the risk of undermining food security, such as in Africa, and putting in place fair trade rules to break the vicious circle whereby developing countries are locked into dire poverty despite agricultural and mineral resources. addressing farmland acquisition by foreign investors with the risk of undermining food security such as in africa and putting in place fair trade rules to break the vicious circle whereby developing countries are locked into dire poverty despite agricultural and mineral resources. 96745 test +20111115-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20111115-20:04:39_7 The next report on the EU's accountability should include the abovementioned policy changes as well as its financial commitments. the next report on the eu's accountability should include the abovementioned policy changes as well as its financial commitments. 96745 test +20111115-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20111115-20:22:18_2 We should be proud that other countries emerging economies are joining the team of those who are supporting countries in need, and supporting people in need. we should be proud that other countries emerging economies are joining the team of those who are supporting countries in need and supporting people in need. None test +20111115-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20111115-20:22:18_15 We also understand that if we do not invest in development we will be forced to provide humanitarian assistance. we also understand that if we do not invest in development we will be forced to provide humanitarian assistance. None test +20111115-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20111115-20:22:18_23 Finally, when it comes to innovative financial instruments, we need them both for ourselves, to support our economies, but also to support those who are in need, finally when it comes to innovative financial instruments we need them both for ourselves to support our economies but also to support those who are in need None test +20111115-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20111115-20:22:18_24 especially when we are talking about our neighbourhood in Africa. This is really also about our security. Without development in these regions, we will also be in trouble. especially when we are talking about our neighbourhood in africa. this is really also about our security. without development in these regions we will also be in trouble. None test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20131023-11:30:36_12 So I ask will the Commission ensure that social indicators are put on an equal footing with economic and financial ones in its policy guidance? so i ask will the commission ensure that social indicators are put on an equal footing with economic and financial ones in its policy guidance? 96726 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20131023-11:30:36_6 Firstly, will the Commission make environmental taxation and the elimination of environmentally harmful subsidies a key priority in the annual growth survey? firstly will the commission make environmental taxation and the elimination of environmentally harmful subsidies a key priority in the annual growth survey? 96726 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20131023-11:30:36_2 But I find it a bit depressing that, in practice, the Semester does not seem to be genuinely delivering, since it is still inherently flawed. but i find it a bit depressing that in practice the semester does not seem to be genuinely delivering since it is still inherently flawed. 96726 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20131023-11:30:36_11 However, it worries me a bit that the Commission calls these indicators auxiliary'. however it worries me a bit that the commission calls these indicators auxiliary'. 96726 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20131023-11:30:36_1 We desperately need more coordination if we are to emerge from the crisis, and if we are to combat unemployment and poverty. we desperately need more coordination if we are to emerge from the crisis and if we are to combat unemployment and poverty. 96726 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20131023-11:30:36_7 While countries are told to cut down on social expenses, Europe is at the same time still massively subsidising environmentally harmful industries. while countries are told to cut down on social expenses europe is at the same time still massively subsidising environmentally harmful industries. 96726 test +20130314-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20130314-09:32:13_4 The management arrangement adopted by the statute should be without prejudice to Member State laws, and the regulation should not cover other areas of law. the management arrangement adopted by the statute should be without prejudice to member state laws and the regulation should not cover other areas of law. 39722 test +20150311-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150311-15:31:05_1 assassination are punished. assassination are punished. 124768 test +20150311-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150311-15:31:05_2 It is obvious that Boris was killed by forces that spread darkness, aggression and hatred in Russia. it is obvious that boris was killed by forces that spread darkness aggression and hatred in russia. 124768 test +20150707-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20150707-11:04:10_4 instead you represent the. two three million people who have signed the european citizens' initiative to stop ttip. it is the one hundred and fifty zero people who have contributed to the public consultation on isds and who were ninety seven negative on the whole idea. 125037 test +20150707-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20150707-11:04:10_2 It is not the lawyers, who are benefiting from an exploding number of ISDS cases. it is not the lawyers who are benefiting from an exploding number of isds cases. 125037 test +20150707-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20150707-11:04:10_8 You are a democratically elected representative. you are a democratically elected representative. 125037 test +20150707-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20150707-11:04:10_6 It is the people you were talking to when you were canvassing. it is the people you were talking to when you were canvassing. 125037 test +20150707-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20150707-11:04:10_1 It is not Business Europe or the American Chamber of Commerce, whose agenda is the basis for this agreement. it is not business europe or the american chamber of commerce whose agenda is the basis for this agreement. 125037 test +20150707-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20150707-11:31:26_1 TTIP will also help small enterprises, increase our exports, create jobs and help to decrease poverty. ttip will also help small enterprises increase our exports create jobs and help to decrease poverty. 124743 test +20180530-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20180530-13:09:54_0 Mr President, the purpose of the three oral amendments which I am going to present now is to keep the report up to date and to reflect what has been negotiated this morning in the area of cooperation and information sharing as regards the negotiation and conclusion of international agreements. mr president the purpose of the three oral amendments which i am going to present now is to keep the report up to date and to reflect what has been negotiated this morning in the area of cooperation and information sharing as regards the negotiation and conclusion of international agreements. 96272 test +20121212-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20121212-20:48:33_6 We have a very good example. we have a very good example. 96777 test +20121212-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20121212-20:48:33_14 They need an Association Agreement as soon as possible at the beginning of next year. they need an association agreement as soon as possible at the beginning of next year. 96777 test +20121212-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20121212-20:48:33_12 There is no time for Ukraine to lose. There is no time for the European Union to lose. there is no time for ukraine to lose. there is no time for the european union to lose. 96777 test +20091022-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20091022-11:31:01_2 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 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 for the european parliament. 28240 test +20091022-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20091022-11:31:01_4 in fact the two amendments are in no way mutually exclusive and can therefore definitely both be voted on. i therefore urge you to apply rule one hundred and sixty one of the rules of procedure and also allow a vote on amendment. 28240 test +20201019-0900-PLENARY-en_20201019-20:19:45_4 More things should be done to ensure access to quality education and training for all Europeans, and for that we need to invest more in education. more things should be done to ensure access to quality education and training for all europeans and for that we need to invest more in education. 88882 test +20201019-0900-PLENARY-en_20201019-20:19:45_8 We deeply regret that the Council is proposing budgetary cuts specifically in those programmes that support education and training policies. we deeply regret that the council is proposing budgetary cuts specifically in those programmes that support education and training policies. 88882 test +20201019-0900-PLENARY-en_20201019-20:19:45_15 We call upon Member States, with the support of the Commission, to present the education policy priorities that have been identified to make our education and training systems more inclusive and more evident in the current context. You must come up with a long—term vision for EU education policy. we call upon member states with the support of the commission to present the education policy priorities that have been identified to make our education and training systems more inclusive and more evident in the current context. you must come up with a longterm vision for eu education policy. 88882 test +20201019-0900-PLENARY-en_20201019-20:19:45_17 Our resolution, and this is the goal of this debate, calls to work closely together to minimise the health risks for staff and learners and to maximise the chances that in—person education and training is safe and can continue. our resolution and this is the goal of this debate calls to work closely together to minimise the health risks for staff and learners and to maximise the chances that inperson education and training is safe and can continue. 88882 test +20201019-0900-PLENARY-en_20201019-20:19:45_11 Therefore, we are asking the Council and the Commission to present a transparent and complete assessment of the impact of the crisis. therefore we are asking the council and the commission to present a transparent and complete assessment of the impact of the crisis. 88882 test +20201019-0900-PLENARY-en_20201019-20:19:45_16 We need to see the EU playing a more prominent role in shaping education policy, and the first step could be to see better cooperation and coordination among Member States on how to deal with the current crisis. we need to see the eu playing a more prominent role in shaping education policy and the first step could be to see better cooperation and coordination among member states on how to deal with the current crisis. 88882 test +20201019-0900-PLENARY-en_20201019-20:19:45_10 Education is a right, and access to digital education should not be a privilege anymore. education is a right and access to digital education should not be a privilege anymore. 88882 test +20201019-0900-PLENARY-en_20201019-20:19:45_18 The future of education depends on us making sure that all individuals, without discrimination, have access to education. the future of education depends on us making sure that all individuals without discrimination have access to education. 88882 test +20201019-0900-PLENARY-en_20201019-20:19:45_3 Despite that, many countries are still unprepared in front of the second wave that is now hitting Europe. despite that many countries are still unprepared in front of the second wave that is now hitting europe. 88882 test +20201019-0900-PLENARY-en_20201019-20:19:45_5 We need to invest in 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 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. 88882 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090218-15:15:21_5 At the same time, we need to do all we can to end the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians and between Israel and the Arab world. at the same time we need to do all we can to end the conflict between israelis and palestinians and between israel and the arab world. 36692 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090218-15:15:21_10 All our actions have this strategic objective in mind. all our actions have this strategic objective in mind. 36692 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090218-15:15:21_29 From our side, we hope that the new prime minister and government will be solid interlocutors for peace talks. from our side we hope that the new prime minister and government will be solid interlocutors for peace talks. 36692 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090218-15:15:21_14 better than ever. better than ever. 36692 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090218-15:15:21_64 Middle East. We are possibly at a threshold. We can choose to pursue the same policies in the same manner, knowing that they will lead to the same results the results that middle east. we are possibly at a threshold. we can choose to pursue the same policies in the same manner knowing that they will lead to the same results the results that 36692 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090218-15:15:21_12 This House Parliament knows just how difficult and how intractable the situation may seem. this house parliament knows just how difficult and how intractable the situation may seem. 36692 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090218-15:15:21_48 ahead. The new US Administration, in cooperation with us, has confirmed its intention to make full use of the ahead. the new us administration in cooperation with us has confirmed its intention to make full use of the 36692 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090218-15:15:21_22 However, at the same time, deeper international engagement remains essential. however at the same time deeper international engagement remains essential. 36692 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090218-15:15:21_13 Too often, the region has been plagued by cycles of violence, rising extremism and economic hardship. At the same time, the conditions for Europeans and Americans to work together in the search for peace in the Middle East are probably too often the region has been plagued by cycles of violence rising extremism and economic hardship. at the same time the conditions for europeans and americans to work together in the search for peace in the middle east are probably 36692 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090218-15:15:21_33 This will be a key to peace, stability and development. this will be a key to peace stability and development. 36692 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090218-15:15:21_28 Of course, it is for the Israeli people, their political leaders, to decide on the composition of their new government. of course it is for the israeli people their political leaders to decide on the composition of their new government. 36692 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090218-15:15:21_4 We need to find urgent solutions to get aid in and to reduce the level of suffering of the people. we need to find urgent solutions to get aid in and to reduce the level of suffering of the people. 36692 test +20100517-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20100517-18:11:29_3 It also takes a big step forward in terms of promoting female entrepreneurship. it also takes a big step forward in terms of promoting female entrepreneurship. 101462 test +20140114-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20140114-11:56:05_4 This is true for a range of products, from food and clothes to technical products. this is true for a range of products from food and clothes to technical products. 112760 test +20171004-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20171004-12:33:24_3 That is a reminder that in many areas of international relations it is not the European Union that calls the shots, but other international organisations, and that Britain is already a member of many of those organisations. that is a reminder that in many areas of international relations it is not the european union that calls the shots but other international organisations and that britain is already a member of many of those organisations. 188622 test +20130522-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20130522-22:12:16_5 The core issue in this file was obviously the right apportionment of the obligation to pay awards to an investor. the core issue in this file was obviously the right apportionment of the obligation to pay awards to an investor. 96777 test +20130522-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20130522-22:12:16_8 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 trialogue 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 trialogue negotiations. it is vital for the eu to have the entire debate on this file completed and the regulation implemented as soon as possible. 96777 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170215-21:25:34_2 Second of all, it has to have a regional approach newer Member States also have to have a key role in the discussions in bringing forward this initiative. second of all it has to have a regional approach newer member states also have to have a key role in the discussions in bringing forward this initiative. 98341 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170215-21:25:34_4 We want the free flow of data to be the fifth freedom in Europe. we want the free flow of data to be the fifth freedom in europe. 98341 test +20180529-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180529-15:14:52_1 I observed the living conditions of Gazans and the repressive nature of the Israeli blockades with their far reaching effects on employment, infrastructure and any semblance of normal life. i observed the living conditions of gazans and the repressive nature of the israeli blockades with their far reaching effects on employment infrastructure and any semblance of normal life. 102931 test +20180529-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180529-15:14:52_3 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. 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. 102931 test +20180529-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180529-15:14:52_4 But when I read Federica Mogherini's newsletter, 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 federica mogherini's newsletter 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. 102931 test +20180529-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180529-15:14:52_5 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 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 102931 test +20180207-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20180207-20:09:27_0 I think we have found a good compromise in the framework of this report, in which we said that tackling climate change is an important objective. i think we have found a good compromise in the framework of this report in which we said that tackling climate change is an important objective. 124802 test +20160914-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160914-20:10:53_0 We know very well there is an important link between education and employment. we know very well there is an important link between education and employment. 88882 test +20160914-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20160914-20:10:53_3 If so, we need more social policies and more policies in terms of education. if so we need more social policies and more policies in terms of education. 88882 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20131023-20:36:12_2 One of the principles of our future economic models is a resource efficient Europe. one of the principles of our future economic models is a resource efficient europe. 96695 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20131023-20:36:12_7 We can look to some non EU members for good examples as regards technologies. we can look to some non eu members for good examples as regards technologies. 96695 test +20180502-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180502-15:53:20_2 However, there is room for further improvement. however there is room for further improvement. 107212 test +20180502-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180502-15:53:20_3 for example i think especially now with the current proposal of next mff bearing in mind that probably the share of financial instruments will be even bigger the european investment bank should guarantee a well balanced in geographical terms distribution of these financial instruments. 107212 test +20180502-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20180502-15:53:20_4 Moreover, I think not just geographical balance but the distribution of financial instruments towards the different sectors of our economy is crucial as well. moreover i think not just geographical balance but the distribution of financial instruments towards the different sectors of our economy is crucial as well. 107212 test +20140715-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140715-15:11:39_3 Our mediation is not enough. our mediation is not enough. 28297 test +20140715-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140715-15:11:39_4 We are on the side of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. we are on the side of ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. 28297 test +20170531-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170531-20:39:19_6 Our legal services confirmed that the current legal basis does not allow such an addition. our legal services confirmed that the current legal basis does not allow such an addition. 124926 test +20130416-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20130416-17:53:39_7 Secondly, the Court has been adamant about highlighting the importance of the full commitment of Member States in ensuring better rules and better spending. secondly the court has been adamant about highlighting the importance of the full commitment of member states in ensuring better rules and better spending. None test +20130416-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20130416-17:53:39_1 for the excellent handling of this discharge cycle. for the excellent handling of this discharge cycle. None test +20130416-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20130416-17:53:39_3 In this respect I would like to highlight three key issues. in this respect i would like to highlight three key issues. None test +20130416-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20130416-17:53:39_18 The thrust of this discharge report is crystal clear the economic and financial crisis has greatly increased the demand for high quality public spending. the thrust of this discharge report is crystal clear the economic and financial crisis has greatly increased the demand for high quality public spending. None test +20130416-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20130416-17:53:39_12 The Court still sees scope for further improving the quality of spending by simply applying the current system to its full potential. the court still sees scope for further improving the quality of spending by simply applying the current system to its full potential. None test +20130416-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20130416-17:53:39_15 It is worth considering whether this system can deliver the desired results for all stakeholders better targeted EU spending. it is worth considering whether this system can deliver the desired results for all stakeholders better targeted eu spending. None test +20130416-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20130416-17:53:39_13 Especially in the areas with the highest error rates rural development and regional policy the Court identified many control failures in Member States. especially in the areas with the highest error rates rural development and regional policy the court identified many control failures in member states. None test +20130416-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20130416-17:53:39_20 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 reduce 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 reduce the potential benefits stemming from the public money spent. thank you for listening. None test +20130416-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20130416-17:53:39_2 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. None test +20130416-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20130416-17:53:39_6 The Court values highly the recognition by the discharge report of the different roles played by the institutions the external auditor on the one hand and the manager on the other. the court values highly the recognition by the discharge report of the different roles played by the institutions the external auditor on the one hand and the manager on the other. None test +20170615-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170615-11:24:05_6 An agreement will be possible only if we see concrete action and real change in government legislation. an agreement will be possible only if we see concrete action and real change in government legislation. 124856 test +20150610-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150610-15:40:45_1 So this is our goal. so this is our goal. 124743 test +20150610-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150610-15:40:45_6 So how can we act? so how can we act? 124743 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-en_20180613-21:40:52_2 of respondents called for far reaching measures against domestic ivory trade. Those calls are often based on the precautionary principle, rather than on any specific evidence for systematic links between the legal ivory trade in the EU and elephant poaching in Africa. On the other hand, EU stakeholders, such as makers of musical instruments or antique dealers, used the consultation to highlight the impact of any additional restrictive measures on their sources of livelihood. The Commission is currently reflecting on the way forward and it will of respondents called for far reaching measures against domestic ivory trade. those calls are often based on the precautionary principle rather than on any specific evidence for systematic links between the legal ivory trade in the eu and elephant poaching in africa. on the other hand eu stakeholders such as makers of musical instruments or antique dealers used the consultation to highlight the impact of any additional restrictive measures on their sources of livelihood. the commission is currently reflecting on the way forward and it will None test +20090312-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20090312-10:48:56_13 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, is a most valuable asset for the entire EU, which we must take full account of 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 is a most valuable asset for the entire eu which we must take full account of and 5570 test +20090312-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20090312-10:48:56_8 I mean that some European languages have the ability to establish a very intimate and close connection with various parts of the world, and these are English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and, to a lesser extent and on different grounds, German and Italian. i mean that some european languages have the ability to establish a very intimate and close connection with various parts of the world and these are english spanish portuguese french and to a lesser extent and on different grounds german and italian. 5570 test +20111027-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20111027-16:04:24_1 Nevertheless, we must be wary of Iranian attempts to gain influence over the protest movement and within Bahrain in general. nevertheless we must be wary of iranian attempts to gain influence over the protest movement and within bahrain in general. 96795 test +20130417-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130417-19:58:16_2 We are democrats, and we support the right of Kosovo to be an independent state recognised by most of the states in the international community. we are democrats and we support the right of kosovo to be an independent state recognised by most of the states in the international community. 24942 test +20130417-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130417-19:58:16_8 It is time to talk about democracy, and it is time to talk about these new realities in Europe. it is time to talk about democracy and it is time to talk about these new realities in europe. 24942 test +20130417-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130417-19:58:16_9 Peoples can decide their future if we accept the right to self determination. peoples can decide their future if we accept the right to self determination. 24942 test +20170705-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170705-11:12:17_7 It is not only market, it is not only technology. In the first place it is new relationships in the whole society a new type of services, a new type of well being, a new type of engagement and activity and participation of people, and for that, I suppose, it is very important also to build trust. it is not only market it is not only technology. in the first place it is new relationships in the whole society a new type of services a new type of well being a new type of engagement and activity and participation of people and for that i suppose it is very important also to build trust. 124698 test +20170705-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170705-11:12:17_9 we have bigger risks. we have bigger risks. 124698 test +20170705-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170705-11:12:17_5 Here our Prime Minister is standing the youngest prime minister in Europe and bringing here both programmes connected with digitalisation, digital revolution really in Europe. here our prime minister is standing the youngest prime minister in europe and bringing here both programmes connected with digitalisation digital revolution really in europe. 124698 test +20170705-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170705-11:12:17_19 These are values which cannot be left just to free flow. these are values which cannot be left just to free flow. 124698 test +20170705-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170705-11:12:17_17 We see what is happening in Turkey. we see what is happening in turkey. 124698 test +20170705-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170705-11:12:17_13 And I will also stress very much what already was said here. and i will also stress very much what already was said here. 124698 test +20170705-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170705-11:12:17_15 We are looking what is going on around we are looking what is going on around 124698 test +20170705-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170705-11:12:17_12 Europe needs this Europe needs to be the most competitive, biggest market in the world for most advanced technology, but also for most advanced society. europe needs this; europe needs to be the most competitive biggest market in the world for most advanced technology but also for most advanced society. 124698 test +20170705-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170705-11:12:17_14 We are living not in a very happy moment for the world. we are living not in a very happy moment for the world. 124698 test +20170705-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170705-11:12:17_16 us. Yesterday we saw how Putin and the Chinese leader were embracing each other. us. yesterday we saw how putin and the chinese leader were embracing each other. 124698 test +20170705-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170705-11:12:17_21 So I wish you good luck. so i wish you good luck. 124698 test +20170705-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170705-11:12:17_18 We know that really Europe is one of the most important hopes for the world to preserve ideals of democracy, liberal democracy, human rights. we know that really europe is one of the most important hopes for the world to preserve ideals of democracy liberal democracy human rights. 124698 test +20170705-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170705-11:12:17_8 and as a president said i suppose that is the most difficult task because we can tell whatever we like about our good experiences about digital and so on but you have to convince the other twenty seven or twenty six that it is that and very often you will hear what we have heard here oh you are so small and bold you can do that. ' but we are much bigger; 124698 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20090424-10:56:37_11 But let us be very careful because, when we deal with a society that has been so traumatised, it is far more important how our messages are heard there than how our messages are understood here. but let us be very careful because when we deal with a society that has been so traumatised it is far more important how our messages are heard there than how our messages are understood here. 38607 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20090424-10:56:37_2 However, I believe that in our debate, and in everything that we do with Afghanistan, we have to be very careful how we approach things, because Afghanistan is a country that has come through a violent, repressive religious dictatorship however i believe that in our debate and in everything that we do with afghanistan we have to be very careful how we approach things because afghanistan is a country that has come through a violent repressive religious dictatorship; 38607 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20090424-10:56:37_4 it is a society in which people, more than buildings, have been hurt and destroyed. it is a society in which people more than buildings have been hurt and destroyed. 38607 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20090424-10:56:37_6 We should call on the Afghan authorities to take a look at the law, to revise it and make sure that it is entirely in line with the international commitments of that country, as well as its constitution. we should call on the afghan authorities to take a look at the law to revise it and make sure that it is entirely in line with the international commitments of that country as well as its constitution. 38607 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090218-20:10:47_0 Mr President, last week's elections in Israel showed that the majority of citizens support the parties that see the reinforcement of the military as the best way to protect the country. mr president last week's elections in israel showed that the majority of citizens support the parties that see the reinforcement of the military as the best way to protect the country. 23864 test +20150115-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150115-12:22:43_1 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'. 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'. 124825 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-15:39:14_2 As a former chief risk officer, I can assure you, there is no industry that is more regulated than the financial industry. as a former chief risk officer i can assure you there is no industry that is more regulated than the financial industry. 204733 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-15:39:14_4 What were BaFin employees thinking when they bought shares from the company that they're supposed to supervise? How is it possible that BaFin let the Wirecard management get away with millions of euros just before bankruptcy was filed? what were bafin employees thinking when they bought shares from the company that they're supposed to supervise? how is it possible that bafin let the wirecard management get away with millions of euros just before bankruptcy was filed? 204733 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-15:39:14_6 The EU will not be able to finance their green dream if the financial world cannot rely on the BaFin. the eu will not be able to finance their green dream if the financial world cannot rely on the bafin. 204733 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-15:39:14_1 More rules and regulation will not improve the situation. more rules and regulation will not improve the situation. 204733 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-15:39:14_7 This could turn out to be a bigger risk than COVID this could turn out to be a bigger risk than covid. 204733 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-15:39:14_3 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 marsalek to completely disappear in this age of digital control? 204733 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-15:39:14_5 If BaFin does not do its job, Germany will lose its reputation in the financial world, and investors will lose confidence. if bafin does not do its job germany will lose its reputation in the financial world and investors will lose confidence. 204733 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-16:06:04_8 A digital euro is not an option. a digital euro is not an option. 197410 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-16:06:04_11 They 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? they 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? 197410 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-16:06:04_6 And on the other hand, now the European Central Bank must take responsibility. and on the other hand now the european central bank must take responsibility. 197410 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-16:06:04_4 The digital finance report is a good basis. the digital finance report is a good basis. 197410 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-16:06:04_5 It provides a framework for crypto assets. it provides a framework for crypto assets. 197410 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-16:06:04_10 And a digital euro is the best answer to private initiatives such as Libra. Let's take a look at our global neighbours China, Japan or Switzerland. and a digital euro is the best answer to private initiatives such as libra. let's take a look at our global neighbours china japan or switzerland. 197410 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-16:08:38_10 There is no place for digital assets not meeting high level EU standards. there is no place for digital assets not meeting high level eu standards. 197800 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-16:08:38_4 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 cryptoassets transactions is linked to illegal activities like the buying or selling of illegal goods or services money laundering and payments in ransomware attacks. 197800 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-16:08:38_2 19. The possible advantages are clear it can reduce prices and inefficiencies and increase transparency. nineteen the possible advantages are clear it can reduce prices and inefficiencies and increase transparency. 197800 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-16:08:38_13 We need to regulate and supervise these providers properly. Finally, it's critical that no one is left behind. we need to regulate and supervise these providers properly. finally it's critical that no one is left behind. 197800 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-16:08:38_3 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. 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. 197800 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-15:36:39_4 Time and time again, every scandal demonstrates how deeply audit companies are also involved. time and time again every scandal demonstrates how deeply audit companies are also involved. 197800 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-15:36:39_5 Therefore, it's high time that you come forward with a proposal for review with an operational separation of the audit and non audit services under a direct EU supervision. therefore it's high time that you come forward with a proposal for review with an operational separation of the audit and non audit services under a direct eu supervision. 197800 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-15:36:39_6 So it's time for change. so it's time for change. 197800 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-13:01:09_1 Can we believe it? can we believe it? 34578 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-13:01:09_3 It's clear that nothing will be solved on nuclear deal until we learn who wins the election, and whether Washington is returning to a nuclear deal or continuing with the controversial sanctions mechanism. it's clear that nothing will be solved on nuclear deal until we learn who wins the election and whether washington is returning to a nuclear deal or continuing with the controversial sanctions mechanism. 34578 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-13:01:09_5 Now we face the problem when the weapons export embargo will expire in two weeks. now we face the problem when the weapons export embargo will expire in two weeks. 34578 test +20201007-0900-PLENARY-en_20201007-13:01:09_6 On the other hand, we have to remember that we in the EU must remain critical and very tough against Tehran in dealing with the ideological opponent, opposition, Iran needs to make further significant progress in the area of human rights if it wants to get more European engagement. on the other hand we have to remember that we in the eu must remain critical and very tough against tehran in dealing with the ideological opponent opposition iran needs to make further significant progress in the area of human rights if it wants to get more european engagement. 34578 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20170215-18:34:16_2 I agree with Commissioner King that some of the recent terrorist attacks showed the weaknesses in the sharing of information between Member States. i agree with commissioner king that some of the recent terrorist attacks showed the weaknesses in the sharing of information between member states. 38420 test +20140205-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140205-16:08:28_3 Another major blunder is our excessive interference in Ukrainian political affairs. another major blunder is our excessive interference in ukrainian political affairs. 97228 test +20201022-0900-PLENARY-en_20201022-10:25:01_11 Let's ban these programmes completely. let's ban these programmes completely. 197800 test +20201022-0900-PLENARY-en_20201022-10:25:01_12 Let's make Europe a better and safe place for ordinary people not for criminals. let's make europe a better and safe place for ordinary people not for criminals. 197800 test +20201022-0900-PLENARY-en_20201022-10:25:01_10 Therefore, Council Presidency, Commissioner, I urge you to get your acts together. therefore council presidency commissioner i urge you to get your acts together. 197800 test +20201022-0900-PLENARY-en_20201022-11:42:18_4 The gas infrastructure can be used also for the clean hydrogen technology if slightly modified. the gas infrastructure can be used also for the clean hydrogen technology if slightly modified. 34578 test +20201022-0900-PLENARY-en_20201022-11:42:18_6 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 there are already about 50 million Europeans. 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 there are already about fifty million europeans. 34578 test +20201022-0900-PLENARY-en_20201022-11:42:18_3 Strategic choices about where to invest must be made now, taking into account the need to phase out fossil fuel subsidies. But take gas as a fossil fuel it can be a helpful bridging transitionary medium to be used in many Member States if we want to achieve our ambitious climate targets. strategic choices about where to invest must be made now taking into account the need to phase out fossil fuel subsidies. but take gas as a fossil fuel it can be a helpful bridging transitionary medium to be used in many member states if we want to achieve our ambitious climate targets. 34578 test +20201022-0900-PLENARY-en_20201022-11:42:18_5 We need to stop talking only about the energy targets, we have to speak about how to implement these. we need to stop talking only about the energy targets we have to speak about how to implement these. 34578 test +20090506-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090506-22:00:22_2 The paradigm of cosmopolitanism settles in our institutions and in our decisions and is now drawing a share of the action. the paradigm of cosmopolitanism settles in our institutions and in our decisions and is now drawing a share of the action. 28401 test +20090506-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090506-22:00:22_11 A day will come when the peoples of Asia, of the Americas and of Africa will get together. a day will come when the peoples of asia of the americas and of africa will get together. 28401 test +20090506-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090506-22:00:22_10 They know that the emancipation of history is only possible through a project of political sharing and global justice. they know that the emancipation of history is only possible through a project of political sharing and global justice. 28401 test +20090506-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090506-22:00:22_1 gives the first steps within the magic of our rooms and our debates. In this union Machiavelli weakens, for we were able to replace the sovereignty of powers with the sovereignty of men. gives the first steps within the magic of our rooms and our debates. in this union machiavelli weakens for we were able to replace the sovereignty of powers with the sovereignty of men. 28401 test +20090506-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20090506-22:00:22_7 European people's mutual commitment is truly the assumption of their common humanity. european people's mutual commitment is truly the assumption of their common humanity. 28401 test +20180208-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20180208-11:11:53_3 Often prevented from going to school, they are forced to work 18—20 per day. often prevented from going to school they are forced to work eighteen twenty hours per day. 124856 test +20140918-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20140918-09:22:28_4 more than 100 million Christians suffer from religious persecution. more than one hundred million christians suffer from religious persecution. 124887 test +20130610-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20130610-18:53:44_5 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 on this. 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 on this. 96682 test +20171025-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20171025-12:47:44_2 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. 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. 124987 test +20171025-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20171025-12:47:44_4 It calls upon the Commission and Member States to enhance their support for reconciliation to secure peace and stability and Ireland. I would therefore urge you, colleagues, to please support this amendment. it calls upon the commission and member states to enhance their support for reconciliation to secure peace and stability and ireland. i would therefore urge you colleagues to please support this amendment. 124987 test +20171025-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20171025-12:47:44_3 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 in 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 in the aftermath of the united kingdom two thousand and sixteen referendum. 124987 test +20150311-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20150311-22:23:23_4 It is essential that we cooperate effectively and intelligently with all our partners, sharing information about firearms trafficking and terrorist financing and learning from our previous mistakes. it is essential that we cooperate effectively and intelligently with all our partners sharing information about firearms trafficking and terrorist financing and learning from our previous mistakes. 39717 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20131023-12:14:28_8 in amendment one thousand two hundred and thirty four concerning the establishment plan for the efsa agency the total for ast posts should read one hundred and twelve' instead of one hundred and ten' making a total of five permanent and three hundred and forty four 4440 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20131023-12:14:28_4 There are errors in four amendments which need to be corrected. there are errors in four amendments which need to be corrected. 4440 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20131023-12:14:28_11 ninety six amendment one thousand and sixty three concerning a new line on the actual and desired state of the economic potential in regions outside the greek capital athens this amendment refers to a new preparatory action and not a pilot project. 4440 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20131023-12:14:28_16 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. 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. 4440 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20131023-12:14:28_3 In the case of amendments covering several budget lines, the vote refers to all the lines covered by them. in the case of amendments covering several budget lines the vote refers to all the lines covered by them. 4440 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20131023-12:14:28_10 three hundred and forty seven amendment one thousand two hundred and thirty eight concerning the establishment plan for the acer agency the total for ad posts should read seventy three' instead of seventy four' making a grand total therefore of. 4440 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20131023-12:14:28_9 temporary agents taking the overall total to three hundred and forty nine instead of. 4440 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20131023-12:14:28_14 3. Then there are two amendments on existing pilot projects that must be withdrawn and replaced with amendments to create new preparatory action lines. three then there are two amendments on existing pilot projects that must be withdrawn and replaced with amendments to create new preparatory action lines. 4440 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20131023-12:14:28_12 then there were two amendments adopted within the incorrect mff headings so they should be changed as follows amendment one thousand one hundred and fifty three preparatory action e platform for neighbourhood' should be included in heading one a and not heading. 4440 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20131023-12:14:28_1 There are always some technical issues that we need to vote on 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. there are always some technical issues that we need to vote on 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. 4440 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20131023-14:25:02_1 make the point that we were told by Mr Schulz, back in March after those ridiculous agriculture votes, that this sort of vote would never take place again. make the point that we were told by mr schulz back in march after those ridiculous agriculture votes that this sort of vote would never take place again. 1405 test +20170314-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170314-19:53:47_7 This is automatic exchange of information. this is automatic exchange of information. 40599 test +20150210-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150210-18:07:04_1 Enough pretending that we do not understand what is really happening in Ukraine. enough pretending that we do not understand what is really happening in ukraine. 124768 test +20150210-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150210-18:07:04_2 Enough pretending that we do not understand who, and with whose arms, is killing thousands of Ukrainians, even today. enough pretending that we do not understand who and with whose arms is killing thousands of ukrainians even today. 124768 test +20120703-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20120703-13:02:39_3 And the second part is the rest of the text. and the second part is the rest of the text. 36281 test +20120703-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20120703-13:21:59_2 because I believe that a self standing DCFTA with our eastern neighbourhood is not a good solution. because i believe that a self standing dcfta with our eastern neighbourhood is not a good solution. 96856 test +20120703-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20120703-13:21:59_3 That is why we should have a full Association Agreement. that is why we should have a full association agreement. 96856 test +20180530-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20180530-11:07:07_2 Are you willing to act in favour of the social dimension to be included in the EU competencies, as proposed? are you willing to act in favour of the social dimension to be included in the eu competencies as proposed? 40599 test +20170314-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20170314-11:39:37_1 This regulation is a crucial part of that. this regulation is a crucial part of that. 40599 test +20180117-0900-PLENARY-22-en_20180117-23:06:24_4 With full respect for 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 for 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 None test +20180117-0900-PLENARY-22-en_20180117-23:06:24_5 I would urge you to become ambassadors of the Year by making its ideas and activities widely known amongst European citizens and participating in events, be it at European, national or local level. i would urge you to become ambassadors of the year by making its ideas and activities widely known amongst european citizens and participating in events be it at european national or local level. None test +20180117-0900-PLENARY-22-en_20180117-23:06:24_6 The Commission will continue working with you as one of our principal partners of the Year. the commission will continue working with you as one of our principal partners of the year. None test +20091215-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20091215-11:08:45_3 the 2009 budget is finished. the two thousand and nine budget is finished. 97004 test +20120613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120613-10:59:54_1 a proposal on the MFF regulation and on a new inter institutional agreement. a proposal on the mff regulation and on a new inter institutional agreement. 1037 test +20120613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120613-10:59:54_7 and, of course, we are asking for sufficient overall flexibility. and of course we are asking for sufficient overall flexibility. 1037 test +20120613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120613-10:59:54_5 we insist on the Community method we say very clearly that we are not ready to agree on expenditure without a proper agreement on future own resources we insist on the community method; we say very clearly that we are not ready to agree on expenditure without a proper agreement on future own resources; 1037 test +20120613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120613-10:59:54_14 Concerning budget consolidation, it is also important that the Commission stop any proposal for EU legislation which means additional bureaucratic burdens and costs for Member States, for regions and local communities, and the legislator has to do likewise. concerning budget consolidation it is also important that the commission stop any proposal for eu legislation which means additional bureaucratic burdens and costs for member states for regions and local communities and the legislator has to do likewise. 1037 test +20120613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120613-10:59:54_10 and of course we have to follow the rules in the consent procedure and to respect the codecision procedure of the sixty five multiannual programmes. 1037 test +20120613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120613-10:59:54_11 I would like to say as well that the position of the President of the Commission is in some ways understandable, but on the other hand there is a huge risk concerning giving up the Community method and going back to national contributions in special instruments. i would like to say as well that the position of the president of the commission is in some ways understandable but on the other hand there is a huge risk concerning giving up the community method and going back to national contributions in special instruments. 1037 test +20120613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120613-10:59:54_15 Finally, Mr President, I hope that the Commission will support Parliament's position this time more than it did last time, in finally mr president i hope that the commission will support parliament's position this time more than it did last time in. 1037 test +20120613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120613-10:59:54_13 I would like to say as well that we should not only talk about better spending in the budget. i would like to say as well that we should not only talk about better spending in the budget. 1037 test +20120613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120613-11:05:07_0 Mr President, of course we have to make a very clear distinction, I was talking about legislative proposals. mr president of course we have to make a very clear distinction i was talking about legislative proposals. 1037 test +20170912-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170912-10:26:19_3 We now have a solution for one of the biggest divides in Europe, which was that Gazprom and Russia could abuse not only markets, but also gas, to put political pressure on eastern Europe. we now have a solution for one of the biggest divides in europe which was that gazprom and russia could abuse not only markets but also gas to put political pressure on eastern europe. 4432 test +20170912-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170912-10:26:19_5 western European governments not understanding why it is so important for eastern Europe to have this solidarity. western european governments not understanding why it is so important for eastern europe to have this solidarity. 4432 test +20170912-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170912-10:45:40_3 The European Union can only improve the security of energy, and there we have a concrete result now on the table, with many more to come. the european union can only improve the security of energy and there we have a concrete result now on the table with many more to come. 124735 test +20171024-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20171024-15:12:40_2 However, on the general lines, I think it is very important in this last point to make some of the points of procedure clear. however on the general lines i think it is very important in this last point to make some of the points of procedure clear. 23821 test +20140415-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20140415-15:40:39_4 Pension rights are an especially important topic in these times of precarious employment, economic difficulties and demographic changes. Many Europeans including myself in the past travel across the continent in search of gainful employment. pension rights are an especially important topic in these times of precarious employment economic difficulties and demographic changes. many europeans including myself in the past travel across the continent in search of gainful employment. 122317 test +20140415-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20140415-15:40:39_5 Increasing work mobility has always been among the tenets of European integration increasing work mobility has always been among the tenets of european integration; 122317 test +20140415-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20140415-15:40:39_6 yet, now that we are closer than ever to realising this goal, disparaging voices arise across Europe. yet now that we are closer than ever to realising this goal disparaging voices arise across europe. 122317 test +20140415-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20140415-15:40:39_8 Simplifying and enhancing the process of the acquisition and preservation of supplementary pension rights is an important step towards this goal. simplifying and enhancing the process of the acquisition and preservation of supplementary pension rights is an important step towards this goal. 122317 test +20140415-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20140415-15:40:39_9 I fully support this proposal and hope that it will help all Europeans working abroad. i fully support this proposal and hope that it will help all europeans working abroad. 122317 test +20090310-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20090310-11:10:07_13 Lastly, the most important thing is that this report tries to establish a complete system of transparency not transparency for every institution separately, but transparency on an interinstitutional basis where all the institutions are taken into account and where the principles of good administration lastly the most important thing is that this report tries to establish a complete system of transparency not transparency for every institution separately but transparency on an interinstitutional basis where all the institutions are taken into account and where the principles of good administration 39318 test +20090310-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20090310-11:10:07_5 We are taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights, the proposals by the Ombudsman and other agencies, and the case law of the Court. we are taking into account the charter of fundamental rights the proposals by the ombudsman and other agencies and the case law of the court. 39318 test +20170118-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170118-20:21:34_7 It 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. it 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. 119431 test +20170118-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170118-20:21:34_3 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. 119431 test +20170118-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170118-20:21:34_5 This will have damaging consequences for the overall economy as it will cause a flood of financial activity to move beyond the borders of the FTT zone. this will have damaging consequences for the overall economy as it will cause a flood of financial activity to move beyond the borders of the ftt zone. 119431 test +20170118-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170118-20:21:34_4 The Commission's proposal is not just a tax on banks and 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. the commission's proposal is not just a tax on banks and 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. 119431 test +20170118-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20170118-20:21:34_6 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 nonparticipating 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. 119431 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20170405-19:44:27_2 Secondly, should we punish the people of Ukraine for the fact that their country is under threat of Russian aggression and that there is illegal annexation of the Crimea and illegal Russian intervention in Eastern Ukraine? Should we punish them for that? secondly should we punish the people of ukraine for the fact that their country is under threat of russian aggression and that there is illegal annexation of the crimea and illegal russian intervention in eastern ukraine? should we punish them for that? 96937 test +20120912-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20120912-16:27:37_7 Romania is an American colony. romania is an american colony. 96845 test +20120912-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20120912-16:27:37_1 I love my country and I am really worried. i love my country and i am really worried. 96845 test +20120912-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20120912-16:27:37_8 What democracy, what human rights? what democracy what human rights? 96845 test +20120912-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20120912-16:27:37_4 Trust me, because I was one of the finalists of the presidential elections in trust me because i was one of the finalists of the presidential elections in. 96845 test +20131211-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20131211-20:32:52_0 Peter, thank you for allowing me to put this very simple question. peter thank you for allowing me to put this very simple question. 96930 test +20090421-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20090421-22:22:06_3 of course there is still a long way to go eliminating discards for example and there are times when the commission still seems to veer towards micro management. i mention here article forty seven of the control regulation at least in its original version. i have often said though that the common fisheries policy is a bit like an oil tanker it takes a considerable time to turn round and i do believe that the control regulation will go a long way to achieving the necessary level playing field where enforcement and sanctions are concerned just as the development of regional advisory councils shall do much to bring improvements in other respects. 4547 test +20090421-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20090421-22:22:06_1 In the last 10 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 micro management 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 micro management from the centre. 4547 test +20090421-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20090421-22:22:06_2 Recently, though, I have been able to assure people that the policy is undergoing significant change. recently though i have been able to assure people that the policy is undergoing significant change. 4547 test +20090421-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20090421-22:22:06_4 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. 4547 test +20100707-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20100707-18:53:41_3 I think we have to learn a lesson to continue to face the long term challenge of the post oil age by diversifying our resources and technologies. i think we have to learn a lesson to continue to face the long term challenge of the post oil age by diversifying our resources and technologies. 28155 test +20100707-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20100707-18:53:41_6 We have to go and ask for solidarity for the sector, within the sector, because we have seen that none of the sector's players could solve the problem and we have to seek solidarity within Europe because BP is a European company we have to go and ask for solidarity for the sector within the sector because we have seen that none of the sector's players could solve the problem and we have to seek solidarity within europe because bp is a european company; 28155 test +20150114-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20150114-16:41:01_3 To defend our values and principles means to defend our identity and its future. to defend our values and principles means to defend our identity and its future. 23693 test +20150114-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20150114-16:41:01_1 We have to find proper answers to the question of what to do when our concept of soft power known as the concept of sharing is threatened by the concept of imposing by means of hard power. we have to find proper answers to the question of what to do when our concept of soft power known as the concept of sharing is threatened by the concept of imposing by means of hard power. 23693 test +20171005-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20171005-11:00:25_0 Mr President, ever since the illegal annexation of the Crimean peninsula by Russia, this Parliament has been and must remain in the forefront of international protest against Putin's expansionism. mr president ever since the illegal annexation of the crimean peninsula by russia this parliament has been and must remain in the forefront of international protest against putin's expansionism. 124703 test +20171005-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20171005-11:00:25_1 As we insist on restoring the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, we must see beyond the legal and military consequences and must keep reminding Europe and the world of the human suffering and injustice the local population must endure, particularly the most daring, who challenge and fight the illegal occupation. as we insist on restoring the sovereignty independence and territorial integrity of ukraine we must see beyond the legal and military consequences and must keep reminding europe and the world of the human suffering and injustice the local population must endure particularly the most daring who challenge and fight the illegal occupation. 124703 test +20171005-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20171005-11:00:25_2 This motion calls for our joint solidarity with the people of Crimea, especially of the local Tatar community whose members and leaders are Moscow's main targets in repressing and avenging opposition, similarly to representatives of the free press. this motion calls for our joint solidarity with the people of crimea especially of the local tatar community whose members and leaders are moscow's main targets in repressing and avenging opposition similarly to representatives of the free press. 124703 test +20171005-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20171005-11:00:25_4 However, their cases represent only the tip of the iceberg as far as Putin's reckless repression is concerned, marked by violence, torture, illegal detention and transfer of detainees to Russia. This motion recalls the names of many other Crimean Tatar and other victims and as MEPs, we must remain vigilant and active in updating this dire list however their cases represent only the tip of the iceberg as far as putin's reckless repression is concerned marked by violence torture illegal detention and transfer of detainees to russia. this motion recalls the names of many other crimean tatar and other victims and as meps we must remain vigilant and active in updating this dire list 124703 test +20171005-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20171005-11:00:25_5 and highlighting every single case of human rights abuse. and highlighting every single case of human rights abuse. 124703 test +20170517-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170517-19:22:35_1 For the last two years we have seen many cases of violation of free competition in the EU in this sector. for the last two years we have seen many cases of violation of free competition in the eu in this sector. 124884 test +20170517-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170517-19:22:35_3 Then we can go further. I agree that many things have to be done to improve security and standards of daily life of truck drivers, but the idea of the creation of a new agency responsible for road transport is not the right solution. then we can go further. i agree that many things have to be done to improve security and standards of daily life of truck drivers but the idea of the creation of a new agency responsible for road transport is not the right solution. 124884 test +20170517-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170517-19:22:35_5 We are interested in cooperation with our partners in the EU to fight against fraud, but such cooperation should be based on honest and not discriminatory rules. we are interested in cooperation with our partners in the eu to fight against fraud but such cooperation should be based on honest and not discriminatory rules. 124884 test +20170517-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170517-19:22:35_6 I hope that the Commission's mobility initiatives will not create the next problem but will be an answer for existing challenges of the road transport sector. i hope that the commission's mobility initiatives will not create the next problem but will be an answer for existing challenges of the road transport sector. 124884 test +20141215-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20141215-22:09:21_2 the cabinets of the vice president and the relevant commissioners need to have capable and experienced roma experts to supply the necessary hands on experience that the previous commission did not have at the level which is needed. together with the major european roma organisations the commission must put in place an efficient monitoring mechanism that can show the progress that is going to be made by two thousand and twenty and that includes what we know has not been done by. two thousand and fourteen 124786 test +20110405-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20110405-15:47:36_2 new npps containing experimental reactors will be located in the kaliningrad enclave in between two member states and only twenty three kilometres away from the eastern eu border in belarus. 96695 test +20110405-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20110405-15:47:36_0 Mr President, the March European Council confirmed the EU's role as a promoter of the highest nuclear safety standards worldwide and in the EU neighbourhood. mr president the march european council confirmed the eu's role as a promoter of the highest nuclear safety standards worldwide and in the eu neighbourhood. 96695 test +20151027-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20151027-09:33:41_1 This new regulation is an example of how the European Union can bring concrete benefits to its citizens. this new regulation is an example of how the european union can bring concrete benefits to its citizens. 125052 test +20120313-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20120313-13:22:37_1 I have a dream that every student applying to a university in any Member State should be enabled to get a degree, a qualification valid in all the territories of Europe, within the whole European labour market. This is definitely one of the ways to build up European unity and European citizenship. This is the deep meaning of this report. i have a dream that every student applying to a university in any member state should be enabled to get a degree a qualification valid in all the territories of europe within the whole european labour market. this is definitely one of the ways to build up european unity and european citizenship. this is the deep meaning of this report. 97156 test +20140205-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140205-13:41:10_2 That is why I ask you to repeat this vote tomorrow. that is why i ask you to repeat this vote tomorrow. 28358 test +20171025-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20171025-11:26:30_2 Other cultures have different opinions on that. other cultures have different opinions on that. 130100 test +20171025-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20171025-11:26:30_4 It happens in every culture, it happens in every sector and it happens in every place. it happens in every culture it happens in every sector and it happens in every place. 130100 test +20150909-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20150909-16:23:35_2 By doing this, you are not contributing to a constructive EU role in the current situation. by doing this you are not contributing to a constructive eu role in the current situation. 124990 test +20150909-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20150909-16:23:35_3 A trustful relationship is based upon mutual confidence and trust. a trustful relationship is based upon mutual confidence and trust. 124990 test +20150909-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20150909-16:23:35_8 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. 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. 124990 test +20120702-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120702-19:00:40_1 This brings millions of vans into the remit without any recourse to an impact assessment. this brings millions of vans into the remit without any recourse to an impact assessment. 96798 test +20120702-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120702-19:00:40_5 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. 96798 test +20120702-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120702-19:00:40_2 It would bankrupt small businesses up and down the UK which are reliant upon such vehicles and do not have the resources to accommodate such a regulation. it would bankrupt small businesses up and down the uk which are reliant upon such vehicles and do not have the resources to accommodate such a regulation. 96798 test +20120702-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120702-19:00:40_6 Today's proposals establish far reaching surveillance that goes beyond anything anticipated or justified. today's proposals establish far reaching surveillance that goes beyond anything anticipated or justified. 96798 test +20180312-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20180312-17:37:51_5 Of course, we could have a great debate in April when everything has been settled or the dust has not been settled, but this time we have a chance because we have been talking to the North Koreans for the last two and a half years to be able to be ahead of the curve, to contribute to that process by supporting the initiatives of the President of South Korea, who has done something remarkable in trying to avoid a world war. We need to provide support of course we could have a great debate in april when everything has been settled or the dust has not been settled but this time we have a chance because we have been talking to the north koreans for the last two and a half years to be able to be ahead of the curve to contribute to that process by supporting the initiatives of the president of south korea who has done something remarkable in trying to avoid a world war. we need to provide support 4556 test +20180312-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20180312-17:37:51_2 The South Koreans have sent out a whole delegation of people to fan out around the world to seek support for the peace process. the south koreans have sent out a whole delegation of people to fan out around the world to seek support for the peace process. 4556 test +20180312-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20180312-17:37:51_4 If we have this debate tomorrow, we will have an opportunity to be at the point or ahead of that curve. if we have this debate tomorrow we will have an opportunity to be at the point or ahead of that curve. 4556 test +20110217-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20110217-12:59:48_1 The resolution states that the right to food is a fundamental human right and makes several useful recommendations. the resolution states that the right to food is a fundamental human right and makes several useful recommendations. 97228 test +20200914-0900-PLENARY-en_20200914-20:32:16_7 It is encouraging to see the cooperation of the Member States at work at key times when, as individuals and as a community, we face a threat to our security. it is encouraging to see the cooperation of the member states at work at key times when as individuals and as a community we face a threat to our security. 202036 test +20200914-0900-PLENARY-en_20200914-20:32:16_9 It is necessary to strengthen the Civil Protection Mechanism and rescEU and make them more flexible, faster and better coordinated with national civil protection bodies. it is necessary to strengthen the civil protection mechanism and resceu and make them more flexible faster and better coordinated with national civil protection bodies. 202036 test +20200914-0900-PLENARY-en_20200914-20:32:16_2 Extreme temperatures, forest fires, floods, storms, earthquakes and even diseases are part of our reality and we always need to be able to respond effectively. extreme temperatures forest fires floods storms earthquakes and even diseases are part of our reality and we always need to be able to respond effectively. 202036 test +20200914-0900-PLENARY-en_20200914-20:35:21_1 It goes without saying that these changes are timely and very necessary. it goes without saying that these changes are timely and very necessary. 197446 test +20200914-0900-PLENARY-en_20200914-20:35:21_3 In my first discussion in the European Parliament last September, I spoke about the importance of mechanisms such as the Crisis Management Coordination Centre and the European capacity reserve of the rescEU for crisis response. in my first discussion in the european parliament last september i spoke about the importance of mechanisms such as the crisis management coordination centre and the european capacity reserve of the resceu for crisis response. 197446 test +20200914-0900-PLENARY-en_20200914-20:35:21_4 Such disasters and crises cannot be resolved without cooperation and relying solely on national capacities. Member States, especially smaller ones, cannot afford to maintain high preparedness and large reserves in times of crises. such disasters and crises cannot be resolved without cooperation and relying solely on national capacities. member states especially smaller ones cannot afford to maintain high preparedness and large reserves in times of crises. 197446 test +20200914-0900-PLENARY-en_20200914-20:35:21_5 In many Member States, including Slovenia, protection against natural and other disasters is still strongly dependent on volunteers. in many member states including slovenia protection against natural and other disasters is still strongly dependent on volunteers. 197446 test +20200914-0900-PLENARY-en_20200914-20:35:21_6 Solidarity and volunteering are values that I, as a social democrat and human being, strongly support. I honestly thank and extend my gratitude to everyone who selflessly helps fellow people and the communities. solidarity and volunteering are values that i as a social democrat and human being strongly support. i honestly thank and extend my gratitude to everyone who selflessly helps fellow people and the communities. 197446 test +20200914-0900-PLENARY-en_20200914-20:35:21_7 But volunteers cannot, and must not, bear the burden of major global crises. but volunteers cannot and must not bear the burden of major global crises. 197446 test +20200914-0900-PLENARY-en_20200914-20:35:21_8 One of the biggest disappointments in this crisis is still the uncoordinated sometimes also very selfish behaviour of the Member States. one of the biggest disappointments in this crisis is still the uncoordinated sometimes also very selfish behaviour of the member states. 197446 test +20200914-0900-PLENARY-en_20200914-20:35:21_9 In this chaos, the European Commission, within its competences, has quickly responded in the framework of the crisis and civil protection mechanisms in the EU and worldwide. in this chaos the european commission within its competences has quickly responded in the framework of the crisis and civil protection mechanisms in the eu and worldwide. 197446 test +20200914-0900-PLENARY-en_20200914-21:39:43_1 This report is a political compromise that reflects the complex nature of the topic. this report is a political compromise that reflects the complex nature of the topic. 197452 test +20200914-0900-PLENARY-en_20200914-21:39:43_6 The future development of the Union and of the international environment will require greater convergence among Member States on arms export. the future development of the union and of the international environment will require greater convergence among member states on arms export. 197452 test +20200914-0900-PLENARY-en_20200914-21:39:43_8 Defence production is destined to become more European and arms export control mechanisms will need to reflect this new reality. defence production is destined to become more european and arms export control mechanisms will need to reflect this new reality. 197452 test +20200914-0900-PLENARY-en_20200914-21:39:43_10 But despite great ambitions, we are not yet at that point. but despite great ambitions we are not yet at that point. 197452 test +20180228-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20180228-19:47:42_1 It should be recognised and respected by all the Member States and the European institutions. it should be recognised and respected by all the member states and the european institutions. 191377 test +20180228-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20180228-19:47:42_5 However, the Commission has shown corruption in the European Union, while the cooperative and verification mechanism for both Romania and Bulgaria has been maintained. however the commission has shown corruption in the european union while the cooperative and verification mechanism for both romania and bulgaria has been maintained. 191377 test +20180228-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20180228-19:47:42_4 For example, the report talks about the rule of law and corruption. for example the report talks about the rule of law and corruption. 191377 test +20180228-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20180228-19:47:42_6 It is difficult not to feel a sense of double standards or inequality in the European Union. Let's talk about equality when it comes to accession to the Schengen area or double standards concerning the composition of food products in different Member States. it is difficult not to feel a sense of double standards or inequality in the european union. let's talk about equality when it comes to accession to the schengen area or double standards concerning the composition of food products in different member states. 191377 test +20090204-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20090204-15:51:03_4 Minister Vondra, you promised that you would keep this Parliament fully briefed. minister vondra you promised that you would keep this parliament fully briefed. 4522 test +20090204-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20090204-15:51:03_3 These people have monstrous lead levels in their blood, irreversible damage, and need immediate and urgent relocation and medical treatment. these people have monstrous lead levels in their blood irreversible damage and need immediate and urgent relocation and medical treatment. 4522 test +20170404-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170404-20:01:44_7 But can you guarantee this better life for all of them? but can you guarantee this better life for all of them? 124715 test +20170404-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170404-20:01:44_8 Can you promise them that they and their children can get safely to Europe? can you promise them that they and their children can get safely to europe? 124715 test +20170404-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170404-20:01:44_10 It is time to change the paradigm and turn the focus on helping them in their own homeland after the tragedies of previous years. it is time to change the paradigm and turn the focus on helping them in their own homeland after the tragedies of previous years. 124715 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180613-15:21:04_5 We have to be concerned. we have to be concerned. 111014 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180613-15:21:04_1 Our political Group appreciates the substantial contribution of the Polish people to restoring democracy in the east of Europe. our political group appreciates the substantial contribution of the polish people to restoring democracy in the east of europe. 111014 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180613-15:21:04_9 Democracy, which your nation was so admirably fighting for, is in danger. democracy which your nation was so admirably fighting for is in danger. 111014 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180613-15:21:04_28 Therefore, we appeal to the Members of the Commission to fully stand behind its Vice President Timmermans. therefore we appeal to the members of the commission to fully stand behind its vice president timmermans. 111014 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180613-15:21:04_11 We have to know that our partners are predictable. we have to know that our partners are predictable. 111014 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180613-15:21:04_22 This could mean the end of checks and balances in your country. this could mean the end of checks and balances in your country. 111014 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180613-15:21:04_24 It is against the Polish Constitution and against the Treaties, and it is against the people of Poland, who gave their approval in referendums for this. it is against the polish constitution and against the treaties and it is against the people of poland who gave their approval in referendums for this. 111014 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180613-15:21:04_13 We are concerned about the independence of the judiciary a key element of every democracy. we are concerned about the independence of the judiciary a key element of every democracy. 111014 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180613-15:21:04_30 It must refer this case to the Court of Justice. it must refer this case to the court of justice. 111014 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180613-15:21:04_18 The recommendations of the Commission have not been fulfilled. the recommendations of the commission have not been fulfilled. 111014 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180613-15:21:04_16 They acknowledged that this action put the Polish government in negotiation mode. they acknowledged that this action put the polish government in negotiation mode. 111014 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180613-15:21:04_29 The Commission has to take strong action before July. the commission has to take strong action before july. 111014 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180613-15:21:04_10 All of us have the right to insist that a Member State is adherent to its constitution. all of us have the right to insist that a member state is adherent to its constitution. 111014 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180613-15:21:04_8 It is worrying to see the signs from your country. it is worrying to see the signs from your country. 111014 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180613-15:21:04_6 And if we don't deliver, more and more people will turns their backs against democracy. and if we don't deliver more and more people will turns their backs against democracy. 111014 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180613-15:21:04_2 We see the enormous progress the country has made since. we see the enormous progress the country has made since. 111014 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180613-15:21:04_4 We understand that some people are angry. we understand that some people are angry. 111014 test +20150325-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20150325-22:30:01_3 Racism against Roma is racism too and cannot and should not be tolerated any longer. racism against roma is racism too and cannot and should not be tolerated any longer. 124786 test +20150325-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20150325-22:30:01_9 More needs to be done. more needs to be done. 124786 test +20170516-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170516-18:07:19_2 I support you and hope your actions will be successful. Respect for fundamental and human rights is the core value of the European Union. i support you and hope your actions will be successful. respect for fundamental and human rights is the core value of the european union. 125040 test +20170516-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170516-18:26:16_2 In Iraq, however, the Christians will clearly disappear within a very short time. in iraq however the christians will clearly disappear within a very short time. 124715 test +20170516-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170516-18:26:16_5 If the international community misses the opportunity to help Christians return to their homes, tens of thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands, of families may decide to leave Iraq for ever. if the international community misses the opportunity to help christians return to their homes tens of thousands maybe hundreds of thousands of families may decide to leave iraq for ever. 124715 test +20110707-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110707-09:00:34_12 2010. The express aim of these proposals was to make the scheme sustainable as intervention stocks become increasingly scarce. two thousand and ten the express aim of these proposals was to make the scheme sustainable as intervention stocks become increasingly scarce. None test +20110707-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110707-09:00:34_14 The Commission has always appreciated the clear stance of Parliament on this matter. the commission has always appreciated the clear stance of parliament on this matter. None test +20110707-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110707-09:00:34_3 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 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 the products distributed by the members of the european federation of food banks in two thousand and ten originated from this programme. None test +20110707-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110707-09:00:34_5 Last April the general Court set aside the provisions of the 2009 plan for products purchased in the market. last april the general court set aside the provisions of the two thousand and nine plan for products purchased in the market. None test +20110707-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110707-09:00:34_1 I can mention two figures here. i can mention two figures here. None test +20110707-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110707-09:00:34_7 The total volume of the plan must also be adapted to the volume of the existing stocks when the plan is drawn up. the total volume of the plan must also be adapted to the volume of the existing stocks when the plan is drawn up. None test +20110707-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110707-09:00:34_18 Considering the important contribution that the programme makes to meeting the poverty reduction target of the Europe 2020 strategy, it will in future be financed from the budget for social policies. considering the important contribution that the programme makes to meeting the poverty reduction target of the europe two thousand and twenty strategy it will in future be financed from the budget for social policies. None test +20110707-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110707-09:00:34_10 The Commission has recently adopted the 2012 plan in order to give the participating Member States and charities time to find additional resources to replace the volume that will not be provided at European level. the commission has recently adopted the two thousand and twelve plan in order to give the participating member states and charities time to find additional resources to replace the volume that will not be provided at european level. None test +20110707-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110707-09:00:34_8 The proportion of products purchased in the market in relation to the total volume of the plan must reflect their exceptional nature. the proportion of products purchased in the market in relation to the total volume of the plan must reflect their exceptional nature. None test +20110707-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110707-09:00:34_0 Madam President, I would like to start by thanking 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. madam president i would like to start by thanking 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. None test +20110707-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110707-09:00:34_20 In the meantime, the Commission recalls that an agreement on the basis of its 2010 proposal is needed with a view to securing a food distribution plan in in the meantime the commission recalls that an agreement on the basis of its two thousand and ten proposal is needed with a view to securing a food distribution plan in. None test +20110707-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110707-09:00:34_6 Specifically, the Court ruled that the Commission cannot define the volume of the programme independently of the volume of existing stocks. specifically the court ruled that the commission cannot define the volume of the programme independently of the volume of existing stocks. None test +20110707-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110707-09:00:34_2 Each year more than 18 million people receive more than 440 tonnes of food distributed under this programme. each year more than eighteen million people receive more than four hundred and forty zero tonnes of food distributed under this programme. None test +20110309-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20110309-10:23:08_2 If not, there will be a big crisis between you and the European Parliament. if not there will be a big crisis between you and the european parliament. 1934 test +20120509-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120509-18:32:21_3 The residence used for the latest arrivals from the Horn of Africa does not provide for legal and medical assistance. the residence used for the latest arrivals from the horn of africa does not provide for legal and medical assistance. 28514 test +20120509-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120509-18:32:21_1 In the meantime migrants and asylum seekers still risk their lives at sea to reach it. Can the unsafe harbour status not 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? in the meantime migrants and asylum seekers still risk their lives at sea to reach it. can the unsafe harbour status not 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? 28514 test +20120509-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120509-18:32:21_7 Is the Commission aware of this new agreement? is the commission aware of this new agreement? 28514 test +20120509-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120509-18:32:21_8 Is it a new agreement or simply the reactivation of the agreement concluded with Gaddafi? is it a new agreement or simply the reactivation of the agreement concluded with gaddafi? 28514 test +20120509-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120509-18:32:21_10 The Commission must ask Italy to inform it accordingly. the commission must ask italy to inform it accordingly. 28514 test +20120509-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20120509-18:32:21_2 Is it really not possible to use other housing facilities with appropriate reception conditions in the meantime? is it really not possible to use other housing facilities with appropriate reception conditions in the meantime? 28514 test +20170315-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170315-21:32:09_1 Thank you to the Commission for taking some affirmative actions on this side. thank you to the commission for taking some affirmative actions on this side. 40599 test +20180117-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20180117-12:05:57_0 Mr President, I must start by thanking the Taoiseach for his 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, Taoiseach, 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 world view and power has most considerably shaped both the emergence of the financial and economic crisis a decade ago and the measures taken in response to it since. mr president i must start by thanking the taoiseach for his 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 taoiseach 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 world view and power has most considerably shaped both the emergence of the financial and economic crisis a decade ago and the measures taken in response to it since. 96603 test +20180117-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20180117-12:05:57_1 That plea is that you work to mend the frayed social contract that combined together our communities at national and European level. that plea is that you work to mend the frayed social contract that combined together our communities at national and european level. 96603 test +20180117-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20180117-12:05:57_2 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 globalisation and the losers of our response to a crisis of globalisation. 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 globalisation and the losers of our response to a crisis of globalisation. 96603 test +20180117-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20180117-12:05:57_3 We saved finance and strived for a return to the status quo ante in a transfer of wealth without precedent, and I agree with Mr Kofod's view of our corporate taxation regime. we saved finance and strived for a return to the status quo ante in a transfer of wealth without precedent and i agree with mr kofod's view of our corporate taxation regime. 96603 test +20180117-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20180117-12:05:57_4 Fair taxation even a modicum of taxation in some cases might just help us to do what I have already suggested and, who knows, make the case for the retrospective bank recapitalisation that we never saw. fair taxation even a modicum of taxation in some cases might just help us to do what i have already suggested and who knows make the case for the retrospective bank recapitalisation that we never saw. 96603 test +20180117-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20180117-12:24:27_2 We can make progress only if the European project is supported by European citizens in all Member States. we can make progress only if the european project is supported by european citizens in all member states. 23693 test +20180117-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20180117-12:24:27_4 On Brexit, I don't believe in this expensive and hazardous exercise. on brexit i don't believe in this expensive and hazardous exercise. 23693 test +20170214-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170214-12:31:49_5 I ask you to do what the Rules of Procedure ask you to do please make sure that this request is immediately handed to the Conference of Presidents. i ask you to do what the rules of procedure ask you to do please make sure that this request is immediately handed to the conference of presidents. 28219 test +20170214-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170214-12:31:49_6 Thank you very much. thank you very much. 28219 test +20130312-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20130312-13:45:14_1 It undermines and destroys European industrial competitiveness and effectiveness. it undermines and destroys european industrial competitiveness and effectiveness. 96795 test +20130312-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20130312-13:45:14_3 It is also driving millions of citizens, householders, people and families into fuel poverty. it is also driving millions of citizens householders people and families into fuel poverty. 96795 test +20130312-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20130312-13:45:14_4 It is really bad and loses business for Europe. it is really bad and loses business for europe. 96795 test +20181024-0900-PLENARY-en_20181024-19:16:30_2 This sort of industrial farming is only sustained by ever more use of antibiotics unnatural for the animal victims, injurious to human health, the by products polluting the land and the air. this sort of industrial farming is only sustained by ever more use of antibiotics unnatural for the animal victims injurious to human health the by products polluting the land and the air. 188623 test +20181024-0900-PLENARY-en_20181024-19:16:30_4 It's about time we decide the endless cheap chase after cheap food and ever higher yields must end. it's about time we decide the endless cheap chase after cheap food and ever higher yields must end. 188623 test +20181024-0900-PLENARY-en_20181024-19:16:30_3 Any decent human being must know in their heart that this sort of exploitation is wrong. We, as politicians, have a duty to lead and to make the hard decisions people are reluctant to make for themselves. any decent human being must know in their heart that this sort of exploitation is wrong. we as politicians have a duty to lead and to make the hard decisions people are reluctant to make for themselves. 188623 test +20181024-0900-PLENARY-en_20181024-19:16:30_5 It's about time we stopped corporate greed exploiting animals. it's about time we stopped corporate greed exploiting animals. 188623 test +20181024-0900-PLENARY-en_20181024-19:16:30_1 It's no wonder so many drugs are needed when 300 million animals a year live their whole lives in cages in the EU, perhaps only feeling the sun on their backs for the first time on the brief journey to the slaughterhouse, many never feeling grass beneath their feet in their short, sad, exploited lives. it's no wonder so many drugs are needed when three hundred million animals a year live their whole lives in cages in the eu perhaps only feeling the sun on their backs for the first time on the brief journey to the slaughterhouse many never feeling grass beneath their feet in their short sad exploited lives. 188623 test +20130612-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20130612-15:09:39_5 Therefore I totally agree with President Gül that democracy is about more than elections. therefore i totally agree with president gl that democracy is about more than elections. 1122 test +20130612-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20130612-15:09:39_6 A majority always needs to consider the position of the minority. Today Mr Erdoğan is meeting the Taksim Platform and I sincerely hope that he will use this opportunity to present himself as leader of all citizens. a majority always needs to consider the position of the minority. today mr erdoan is meeting the taksim platform and i sincerely hope that he will use this opportunity to present himself as leader of all citizens. 1122 test +20130612-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20130612-15:09:39_7 however a vibrant democracy also needs a competent constructive opposition and that also is lacking. i believe that there are at least challenges for the opposition. 1122 test +20130612-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20130612-15:09:39_9 I think that the past two weeks have confirmed our concerns. I hope that the recent events, devastating 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 devastating as they are might prove to be a turning point for turkey. 1122 test +20200915-0900-PLENARY-en_20200915-11:57:55_4 Employment opportunities, especially for highly educated Belarusians. The European Union has capacities and we can do it fast. employment opportunities especially for highly educated belarusians. the european union has capacities and we can do it fast. 197810 test +20200915-0900-PLENARY-en_20200915-12:22:46_2 The Lebanese people are sick and tired of having to be resilient, and I understand them. the lebanese people are sick and tired of having to be resilient and i understand them. 183338 test +20200915-0900-PLENARY-en_20200915-12:22:46_3 In this dire situation, the first priority must be to form an impartial government that is able to tackle the immediate crisis. in this dire situation the first priority must be to form an impartial government that is able to tackle the immediate crisis. 183338 test +20200915-0900-PLENARY-en_20200915-12:22:46_4 I call upon Europe to support, in any way possible, the formation of such a government. i call upon europe to support in any way possible the formation of such a government. 183338 test +20200915-0900-PLENARY-en_20200915-12:22:46_9 I have met them. They are young, capable and visionary. They fight for social justice, human rights and sustainability. i have met them. they are young capable and visionary. they fight for social justice human rights and sustainability. 183338 test +20200915-0900-PLENARY-en_20200915-12:22:46_10 Many of them are women who struggle in the face of patriarchal elites. many of them are women who struggle in the face of patriarchal elites. 183338 test +20200915-0900-PLENARY-en_20200915-12:22:46_11 We have to support them. we have to support them. 183338 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-15:43:44_11 beyond the capacity of Cypriots by themselves. beyond the capacity of cypriots by themselves. 4514 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-15:43:44_7 Turkey faces a big decision. turkey faces a big decision. 4514 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-15:43:44_1 I fear that, despite the great efforts of Cathy Ashton and her team, neither the European External Action Service nor the European Defence Agency are properly trusted, certainly by the larger Member i fear that despite the great efforts of cathy ashton and her team neither the european external action service nor the european defence agency are properly trusted certainly by the larger member 4514 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-15:43:44_9 or it chooses an authoritarian Islamist democracy and an oriental foreign policy. or it chooses an authoritarian islamist democracy and an oriental foreign policy. 4514 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-15:43:44_5 Of all the obstacles, the greatest is Cyprus, whose assimilation as a full Member State is only partial, where the acquis is suspended and which remains not recognised by our of all the obstacles the greatest is cyprus whose assimilation as a full member state is only partial where the acquis is suspended and which remains not recognised by our 4514 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-15:43:44_4 These things are, of course, connected. these things are of course connected. 4514 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-15:43:44_8 It either follows a path of European pluralist liberal democracy and becomes a normal NATO partner and a serious accession candidate, it either follows a path of european pluralist liberal democracy and becomes a normal nato partner and a serious accession candidate 4514 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-15:43:44_12 The entire European Union and the UN must establish and assert that the present situation can no longer be tolerated as an obstacle to our the entire european union and the un must establish and assert that the present situation can no longer be tolerated as an obstacle to our 4514 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-16:42:58_0 Mr President, in this, the last annual CFSP report in the lifetime of this parliamentary term, I congratulate Mr Brok, 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 previous 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 brok 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 previous contribution if conservative eurosceptics get their way and take britain out of the european union. 2073 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-16:42:58_8 Yet it is their ideology that leads them to ignore their own evidence. yet it is their ideology that leads them to ignore their own evidence. 2073 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-16:42:58_11 But I am proud that the High Representative is British too, and that her personal success demonstrates how British foreign policy can sit comfortably at the heart of today's European Union. but i am proud that the high representative is british too and that her personal success demonstrates how british foreign policy can sit comfortably at the heart of today's european union. 2073 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-16:42:58_14 Tomorrow we might not even get in the ring. tomorrow we might not even get in the ring. 2073 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-16:42:58_10 In this debate it is the individual merits of our High Representative, not her nationality, that allow us to celebrate what I consider to be foreign policy successes the mediation between Serbia and Kosovo, encouraging reforms in Burma, leading the enormously important diplomacy on Iran's nuclear programme and combating piracy off the Horn of Africa. in this debate it is the individual merits of our high representative not her nationality that allow us to celebrate what i consider to be foreign policy successes the mediation between serbia and kosovo encouraging reforms in burma leading the enormously important diplomacy on iran's nuclear programme and combating piracy off the horn of africa. 2073 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-16:42:58_9 This year's European foreign policy scorecard has already shown the British Government prepared to give up leadership in six out of 19 areas of European foreign policy, despite the overall finding that in only one, during the last year, has there even been minor divergence between EU and UK goals. this year's european foreign policy scorecard has already shown the british government prepared to give up leadership in six out of nineteen areas of european foreign policy despite the overall finding that in only one during the last year has there even been minor divergence between eu and uk goals. 2073 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-16:42:58_7 Even the UK Government's own so called Balance of Competences Review shows that foreign policy competences remain squarely with the Member States and that most of the evidence argues strongly that it is in the UK's interest to work through the EU. even the uk government's own so called balance of competences review shows that foreign policy competences remain squarely with the member states and that most of the evidence argues strongly that it is in the uk's interest to work through the eu. 2073 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-17:16:39_1 Consider the example of the so called Strategic Partnership', a new concept introduced in 2010 to organise our bilateral relationships with the established and emerging powers. consider the example of the so called strategic partnership' a new concept introduced in two thousand and ten to organise our bilateral relationships with the established and emerging powers. 96656 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-17:16:39_6 and so on. and so on. 96656 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-17:16:39_4 What are the criteria for selecting our strategic partners? what are the criteria for selecting our strategic partners? 96656 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-17:34:44_2 Of course, this does not just take place in former Soviet Republics or unstable regimes of the Middle East or Africa of course this does not just take place in former soviet republics or unstable regimes of the middle east or africa; 96749 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-17:34:44_6 But the rule of law cannot be observed selectively. but the rule of law cannot be observed selectively. 96749 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-15:38:59_1 At the present time, there is no proper free movement between Spain and Gibraltar, which I have the honour to represent. at the present time there is no proper free movement between spain and gibraltar which i have the honour to represent. 96958 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-15:38:59_2 This has been going on for months. this has been going on for months. 96958 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131023-15:38:59_3 Is it not clear to you that, until proper free movement between Spain and Gibraltar is reinstated by your government, any concept of the EU having weight on the international stage to use your own phrase is a complete impossibility? is it not clear to you that until proper free movement between spain and gibraltar is reinstated by your government any concept of the eu having weight on the international stage to use your own phrase is a complete impossibility? 96958 test +20090323-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20090323-21:21:17_5 We should continue with the efforts to involve those countries more intimately. we should continue with the efforts to involve those countries more intimately. 23864 test +20150312-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150312-12:37:13_2 considers that intentional forms of destructions of cultural and artistic heritage as it is currently occurring in iraq and in syria should be persecuted as war crimes and as crimes against humanity. 96917 test +20090504-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090504-17:51:03_4 She went on to make that now famous speech in Bruges that sparked opposition to the project. The EU is a 50 year old attempted answer to a 200 year old problem. she went on to make that now famous speech in bruges that sparked opposition to the project. the eu is a fifty year old attempted answer to a two hundred year old problem. 28496 test +20090504-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090504-17:51:03_2 Today the EU imposes big government, increasing central control and the erosion of the nation state. today the eu imposes big government increasing central control and the erosion of the nation state. 28496 test +20090504-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090504-17:51:03_6 And, as they say in Star Wars, may the fourth be with you. and as they say in star wars may the fourth be with you. 28496 test +20090504-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090504-17:51:03_1 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 that we face today crippling debts rising unemployment and public unrest. she understood the solution was small government individual freedoms and national self determination. 28496 test +20090504-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090504-17:51:03_5 I maintain if the EU was the answer, it must have been a very silly question. i maintain if the eu was the answer it must have been a very silly question. 28496 test +20090504-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090504-17:51:03_3 I can also remember her saying no', no', no', words the EU ignores or does not understand. i can also remember her saying no' no' no' words the eu ignores or does not understand. 28496 test +20090504-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090504-17:32:33_1 I watched in horror an already overcrowded UK deluged by hundreds and thousands of uninvited foreign workers who arrive for their benefit and claim our welfare. i watched in horror an already overcrowded uk deluged by hundreds and thousands of uninvited foreign workers who arrive for their benefit and claim our welfare. 28507 test +20090504-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090504-17:32:33_2 I watched in close up a legislative system that permits anonymous bureaucrats to generate so called law without any regard for the damage they do to the British economy and its businesses. i watched in close up a legislative system that permits anonymous bureaucrats to generate so called law without any regard for the damage they do to the british economy and its businesses. 28507 test +20090504-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090504-17:32:33_4 President Gorbachev was right the EU is the old Soviet Union dressed in Western clothes. president gorbachev was right the eu is the old soviet union dressed in western clothes. 28507 test +20090504-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090504-17:32:33_5 You will one day realise that you cannot be masters in someone else's house. you will one day realise that you cannot be masters in someone else's house. 28507 test +20090504-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090504-17:52:07_1 She was a prime minister who agreed that the legislation concerning the single market could be done by majority voting. she was a prime minister who agreed that the legislation concerning the single market could be done by majority voting. 1253 test +20131021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131021-20:03:41_7 To hell to hell! 23746 test +20131021-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131021-20:03:41_13 That should be stated in a very calm and consistent manner. that should be stated in a very calm and consistent manner. 23746 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20131022-17:58:42_3 It is also not required to set out reasons for its decision. it is also not required to set out reasons for its decision. None test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20131022-17:58:42_6 opinion on the possible changes. opinion on the possible changes. None test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20131022-17:37:35_6 On 10 April 2013, the Government of the Republic of Croatia notified the Council of the name of its candidate to the Court, Mr Neven Mates, and transmitted his CV. on ten april two thousand and thirteen the government of the republic of croatia notified the council of the name of its candidate to the court mr neven mates and transmitted his cv. None test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20131022-17:37:35_11 In all such appointments, the Council will continue to fully respect the provisions of the Treaty. in all such appointments the council will continue to fully respect the provisions of the treaty. None test +20171004-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20171004-09:45:12_10 It is cynical that, after such an attack, arms sales in the USA go up for so called self defence. it is cynical that after such an attack arms sales in the usa go up for so called self defence. 96748 test +20171004-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20171004-09:45:12_12 Let us learn from this. let us learn from this. 96748 test +20171004-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20171004-09:45:12_9 If we want dignity and stability, we need to invest in respect for human rights, including by our companies, instead of in arms and defence. 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 including by our companies instead of in arms and defence. we all saw the tragic pictures of the attack in las vegas. 96748 test +20171004-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20171004-09:45:12_13 Instead of speaking about more defence, let us stick to the European tradition of promoting human rights, including through radical disarmament treaties. instead of speaking about more defence let us stick to the european tradition of promoting human rights including through radical disarmament treaties. 96748 test +20171004-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20171004-09:45:12_11 This is a vicious circle the more arms people buy, or a state buys, the more attacks. this is a vicious circle the more arms people buy or a state buys the more attacks. 96748 test +20171004-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20171004-09:45:12_3 That same Geneva Convention states very clearly that illegal entry can never be held against refugees, so this type of language undermines respect for the elementary rights of refugees. that same geneva convention states very clearly that illegal entry can never be held against refugees so this type of language undermines respect for the elementary rights of refugees. 96748 test +20171004-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20171004-09:45:12_5 The Commission is making no progress whatsoever with the ratification by the EU of the European Convention on Human Rights, nor with the European Social Charter. the commission is making no progress whatsoever with the ratification by the eu of the european convention on human rights nor with the european social charter. 96748 test +20101214-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20101214-17:20:40_1 As a Socialist, I am very sorry that we would not go for a financial transaction tax. as a socialist i am very sorry that we would not go for a financial transaction tax. 28155 test +20180704-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180704-17:51:01_8 So what can be done? so what can be done? 28141 test +20180704-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180704-17:51:01_12 Without these mistakes that you 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 an EUR 120 million anti poverty strategy for all European citizens. without these mistakes that you 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 an eur one hundred and twenty million anti poverty strategy for all european citizens. 28141 test +20180704-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180704-17:51:01_5 in this case is true, Mr Salvini is partly right. in this case is true mr salvini is partly right. 28141 test +20180704-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180704-18:16:26_0 Madam President, the European Union is based on common values. Among them is that of respect for all nations and minorities and equal treatment for all EU residents, regardless of their origin, native language or religion. madam president the european union is based on common values. among them is that of respect for all nations and minorities and equal treatment for all eu residents regardless of their origin native language or religion. 191695 test +20180704-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180704-18:16:26_7 These statements have not received any criticism either from the Latvian ruling elite or in mainstream media. these statements have not received any criticism either from the latvian ruling elite or in mainstream media. 191695 test +20150225-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150225-19:31:01_1 We had time slots distributed. we had time slots distributed. 97137 test +20171004-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171004-18:35:21_3 By saying this, I am not saying that we can shift the focus from fraud prevention to something else, but we could have other priorities as well for example, fully fledged audit reform. by saying this i am not saying that we can shift the focus from fraud prevention to something else but we could have other priorities as well for example fully fledged audit reform. 107212 test +20171004-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171004-18:35:21_9 Another thing we can have simplified audit as well, introducing more simplified approach and removing unnecessary requirements. another thing we can have simplified audit as well introducing more simplified approach and removing unnecessary requirements. 107212 test +20091022-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091022-10:44:44_4 Other main conclusions of the mission remain of global importance as well. other main conclusions of the mission remain of global importance as well. 23746 test +20091022-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091022-10:44:44_1 as if it had given up not only on solving the underlying conflict, but also on upholding an increasingly fragile cease fire.' as if it had given up not only on solving the underlying conflict but also on upholding an increasingly fragile cease fire. 23746 test +20151126-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20151126-09:18:02_4 The money spent should always achieve the intended result. the money spent should always achieve the intended result. 28372 test +20151126-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20151126-09:18:02_2 We have to ensure that spending schemes outline the results to be achieved. we have to ensure that spending schemes outline the results to be achieved. 28372 test +20121212-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20121212-16:39:38_3 Last year this Parliament, by adopting a similar amendment, achieved an important success in the field of human rights. last year this parliament by adopting a similar amendment achieved an important success in the field of human rights. 97228 test +20100210-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20100210-21:01:57_11 Fifth and last point the social impact of the economic crisis and the subsequent fall in world trade are set to outlast economic recovery. fifth and last point the social impact of the economic crisis and the subsequent fall in world trade are set to outlast economic recovery. 96930 test +20100210-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20100210-21:01:57_2 2009. This represents the biggest such contraction since the Second World War brought on by the collapse in global demand. Keeping international trade flowing is vital for the EU and other exports oriented countries. Despite commitments made by the G20, trade restrictive and distortive measures in response to the crisis have increased within the G20, as well as globally. two thousand and nine this represents the biggest such contraction since the second world war brought on by the collapse in global demand. keeping international trade flowing is vital for the eu and other exports oriented countries. despite commitments made by the g twenty trade restrictive and distortive measures in response to the crisis have increased within the g twenty as well as globally. 96930 test +20100210-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20100210-21:01:57_6 What strategy does the Commission intend to pursue to enable EU industry to become more competitive? what strategy does the commission intend to pursue to enable eu industry to become more competitive? 96930 test +20100210-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20100210-21:01:57_8 What adjustment measures does the Commission plan to take in its trade relations in particular for the poorest countries in the world? what adjustment measures does the commission plan to take in its trade relations in particular for the poorest countries in the world? 96930 test +20100210-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20100210-21:01:57_13 When does the Commission plan to conduct an impact assessment on the impact of the crisis on jobs in Europe and in the developing countries? when does the commission plan to conduct an impact assessment on the impact of the crisis on jobs in europe and in the developing countries? 96930 test +20100210-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20100210-21:01:57_9 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 hand, 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 hand large export driven economies in certain emerging countries are experiencing trade surpluses. 96930 test +20100210-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20100210-21:01:57_12 For example, we are seeing signs of economic recovery now, but levels of unemployment remain very high. for example we are seeing signs of economic recovery now but levels of unemployment remain very high. 96930 test +20100210-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20100210-21:01:57_5 In this case, EU industry needs to retarget its export markets and possibly the future of its products. in this case eu industry needs to retarget its export markets and possibly the future of its products. 96930 test +20100210-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20100210-21:01:57_3 The first sub question 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 other EU measures to boost economic growth? the first sub question 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 other eu measures to boost economic growth? 96930 test +20100210-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20100210-21:01:57_16 Thank you in advance for the answers that I am sure you will be able to give to the questions that we are putting to you. thank you in advance for the answers that i am sure you will be able to give to the questions that we are putting to you. 96930 test +20090325-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090325-10:33:43_16 Please, we cannot do it in this way. You cannot do it in this way. What we need is real investment. please we cannot do it in this way. you cannot do it in this way. what we need is real investment. 28149 test +20090325-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090325-10:33:43_7 Business is demanding, workers are demanding, we are demanding do more! business is demanding workers are demanding we are demanding do more! 28149 test +20090325-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090325-10:33:43_27 I know that the Commission President knows it and I am sure when we sit down together we can do more than we have done up to now. i know that the commission president knows it and i am sure when we sit down together we can do more than we have done up to now. 28149 test +20090325-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090325-10:33:43_5 Investing in broadband is OK, but do not tell me that this is having any real effect on bringing down the free fall in jobs that we have right now. investing in broadband is ok but do not tell me that this is having any real effect on bringing down the free fall in jobs that we have right now. 28149 test +20090325-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090325-12:02:11_2 I would like to thank you for your very committed personal contribution. We want to encourage you to continue as you have just said, so that the Czech Presidency will be as successful in its second half as it was in its first half. i would like to thank you for your very committed personal contribution. we want to encourage you to continue as you have just said so that the czech presidency will be as successful in its second half as it was in its first half. 1253 test +20181025-0900-PLENARY-en_20181025-12:58:20_0 Mr President, 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 Socialist, Greens and the GUE Groups. mr president 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 socialist greens and the gue groups. 124995 test +20181025-0900-PLENARY-en_20181025-12:58:20_1 Despite having worked together to try and agree on a resolution that would condemn violence by both communist or Nazi extremists, those groups were more concerned with childish political games than having a statement that this Parliament ensures free speech but does not tolerate despite having worked together to try and agree on a resolution that would condemn violence by both communist or nazi extremists those groups were more concerned with childish political games than having a statement that this parliament ensures free speech but does not tolerate 124995 test +20170516-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20170516-22:38:34_4 6. It's absolutely impressive where technology has brought us in the past couple of years. six it's absolutely impressive where technology has brought us in the past couple of years. 98341 test +20170516-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20170516-22:38:34_3 One could even execute a transfer just within a few hours around the globe for a very fixed and clear price of EUR one could even execute a transfer just within a few hours around the globe for a very fixed and clear price of eur. 98341 test +20170516-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20170516-22:38:34_5 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 consumerfriendly and much more convenient financial services that are enabled by technology. 98341 test +20140716-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140716-10:22:18_10 For example, in Spain and Cyprus the rates of youth unemployment in December 2013 were for example in spain and cyprus the rates of youth unemployment in december two thousand and thirteen were. 124996 test +20140716-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140716-10:22:18_5 The United States of Europe will be a fact, with Sweden as a province. the united states of europe will be a fact with sweden as a province. 124996 test +20140716-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140716-10:22:18_15 twenty five the problem is that most of the eu funding allocated to addressing youth unemployment will be allocated to countries with a much higher youth unemployment rate than sweden. so we are the backyard and we can pay for the other countries which is totally unfair. as have i said already solidarity is very easy when other people's money is involved. youth unemployment is today again an item on the agenda of this house. again we have recommendations on how to tackle youth unemployment in the 124996 test +20140716-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20140716-10:22:18_9 twenty five there are very large disparities between the youth employment rates in different regions. 124996 test +20170406-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170406-09:51:27_8 Please give a short answer. please give a short answer. 124715 test +20170406-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170406-09:51:27_5 It is not about the European forums. What are you doing? it is not about the european forums. what are you doing? 124715 test +20180207-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180207-15:01:44_16 Let us introduce a child guarantee that ensures that each and every child in every country is able to access proper health care, good schooling and a healthy diet. let us introduce a child guarantee that ensures that each and every child in every country is able to access proper health care good schooling and a healthy diet. 4267 test +20180207-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180207-15:01:44_2 twenty eight million children live in households that cannot provide for their basic needs food health care education or housing. 4267 test +20180207-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180207-15:01:44_21 A lot can be done to take this fight to the next level. a lot can be done to take this fight to the next level. 4267 test +20180207-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180207-15:01:44_18 Let us have protection against poor pay and have proper social rights, regardless of whether people work in industry or in digital platforms. let us have protection against poor pay and have proper social rights regardless of whether people work in industry or in digital platforms. 4267 test +20180207-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180207-15:01:44_25 I would like to appeal to the whole House. i would like to appeal to the whole house. 4267 test +20180207-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180207-15:01:44_12 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 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. 4267 test +20180207-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180207-15:01:44_14 We wish to create a living wage index to help define appropriate minimum wages in each Member State. we wish to create a living wage index to help define appropriate minimum wages in each member state. 4267 test +20180207-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180207-15:01:44_13 40. We are working for a poverty eradication road map to halve the number of people living in poverty by 2030, and for a directive on decent working conditions. forty we are working for a poverty eradication road map to halve the number of people living in poverty by two thousand and thirty and for a directive on decent working conditions. 4267 test +20180207-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180207-15:01:44_7 The growing gap between the rich and the poor is undermining the social and democratic fabric of our societies. the growing gap between the rich and the poor is undermining the social and democratic fabric of our societies. 4267 test +20180207-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180207-15:01:44_22 The social pillar must be properly implemented, we need strong improvements on maternity and paternity leave parenthood must not mean poverty. the social pillar must be properly implemented we need strong improvements on maternity and paternity leave parenthood must not mean poverty. 4267 test +20180207-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180207-15:01:44_26 My Group, the Socialists and Democrats, are willing to fight for that today, tomorrow and each and any other day of this mandate. my group the socialists and democrats are willing to fight for that today tomorrow and each and any other day of this mandate. 4267 test +20180207-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180207-15:01:44_3 It is absolutely shameful that the richest continent of the world does not take proper care of its own children. it is absolutely shameful that the richest continent of the world does not take proper care of its own children. 4267 test +20180207-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180207-15:01:44_19 And let us end the rhetoric of free trade that tries to convince people that trade only needs to be free to work for the people, because this neglects the hardship of those without jobs in deprived regions. and let us end the rhetoric of free trade that tries to convince people that trade only needs to be free to work for the people because this neglects the hardship of those without jobs in deprived regions. 4267 test +20180207-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180207-15:01:44_11 We will campaign for an equitable and sustainable society of shared prosperity, opportunity and dignity. we will campaign for an equitable and sustainable society of shared prosperity opportunity and dignity. 4267 test +20180207-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180207-15:01:44_17 Let us introduce a framework directive for decent working conditions that ensures that workers are no longer at risk of exploitation. let us introduce a framework directive for decent working conditions that ensures that workers are no longer at risk of exploitation. 4267 test +20171212-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20171212-20:40:35_4 It must be the capital of both states, and we must recognise Palestine as a state, as provided for in the Oslo agreements. it must be the capital of both states and we must recognise palestine as a state as provided for in the oslo agreements. 124812 test +20120524-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20120524-11:33:37_1 It is important to know that AFET proposed faster disbursement of macro financial assistance by the adoption of delegated acts for strategically important third countries only. it is important to know that afet proposed faster disbursement of macro financial assistance by the adoption of delegated acts for strategically important third countries only. 96861 test +20120524-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20120524-11:33:37_3 Let me also remind you that the list of candidate and neighbouring countries is approved by Parliament in various legal texts. let me also remind you that the list of candidate and neighbouring countries is approved by parliament in various legal texts. 96861 test +20120524-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20120524-11:33:37_5 Furthermore the AFET opinion divides eligible countries into candidate, potential candidate, neighbourhood and in exceptional and duly justified circumstances strategically important third counties. furthermore the afet opinion divides eligible countries into candidate potential candidate neighbourhood and in exceptional and duly justified circumstances strategically important third counties. 96861 test +20120524-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20120524-11:33:37_8 Despite having a smaller budget than other external action instruments, it brings great benefits to recipient countries by improving their balance of payments and thus stabilising their economies. despite having a smaller budget than other external action instruments it brings great benefits to recipient countries by improving their balance of payments and thus stabilising their economies. 96861 test +20170531-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20170531-21:34:23_6 Over three billion people depend on marine and coastal resources for their livelihoods, the majority of world trade is conducted by sea and the importance of the blue economy cannot be ignored. over three billion people depend on marine and coastal resources for their livelihoods the majority of world trade is conducted by sea and the importance of the blue economy cannot be ignored. 125101 test +20170531-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20170531-21:34:23_1 In 2015, the leaders of G7 agreed on a declaration that highlights the importance of oceans governance science? in two thousand and fifteen the leaders of g seven agreed on a declaration that highlights the importance of oceans governance science? 125101 test +20170531-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20170531-21:34:23_10 Next month in New York the United Nations' first global conference on the oceans will take place with the aim of developing a robust implementation framework for our oceans. next month in new york the united nations' first global conference on the oceans will take place with the aim of developing a robust implementation framework for our oceans. 125101 test +20131210-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20131210-19:12:22_2 The resolution was supposed to come to the plenary in January. I insisted that it be brought earlier for two reasons one is to help the country, and the other is to help the Parliament. the resolution was supposed to come to the plenary in january. i insisted that it be brought earlier for two reasons one is to help the country and the other is to help the parliament. 112760 test +20131210-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20131210-19:12:22_16 but let me say once again that it is the youngest nation in Europe and we are not so rich in young people in the rest of the continent. but let me say once again that it is the youngest nation in europe and we are not so rich in young people in the rest of the continent. 112760 test +20131210-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20131210-19:12:22_7 succeeded in meeting, and finally, just personally, by my knowing the mentality of the people and my knowledge of the history of the Balkans. succeeded in meeting and finally just personally by my knowing the mentality of the people and my knowledge of the history of the balkans. 112760 test +20101214-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101214-11:01:19_4 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 the 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 the victims. the estimated global share of child victims 23866 test +20101214-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20101214-11:01:19_11 The proposal opens the issue of the victimisation of victims, entitling courts not to impose penalties on criminal activities of victims which are committed under duress. the proposal opens the issue of the victimisation of victims entitling courts not to impose penalties on criminal activities of victims which are committed under duress. 23866 test +20170403-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20170403-17:25:17_2 in the year two thousand and fifteen one hundred and fifty seven members of this house signed but after three months this oral question lapsed. 28219 test +20170403-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20170403-17:25:17_3 i started this initiative again in january this year and two hundred and forty six members signed but this oral question will again lapse if we do not put it on this week's agenda. 28219 test +20170214-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20170214-16:30:20_4 still nobody takes the responsibility to say that clearly and nobody seems to have the stamina or the capacity to try at least to reform it. still nobody takes the responsibility to say that clearly and nobody seems to have the stamina or the capacity to try at least to reform it. 96907 test +20130116-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20130116-17:08:08_4 We call on Baroness Ashton to be active and to put human rights and democracy first instead of having a good diplomatic relationship and signing business deals with a dictator. we call on baroness ashton to be active and to put human rights and democracy first instead of having a good diplomatic relationship and signing business deals with a dictator. 28372 test +20171113-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20171113-17:10:15_1 The Article limits existing rights and eliminates well—functioning minority language school systems, which have worked very well so far. the article limits existing rights and eliminates wellfunctioning minority language school systems which have worked very well so far. 124712 test +20171113-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20171113-17:10:15_3 I would therefore kindly like to ask you, Mr President, to address the issue, because preserving language diversity is a European value and the right to a mother tongue is a basic human right. i would therefore kindly like to ask you mr president to address the issue because preserving language diversity is a european value and the right to a mother tongue is a basic human right. 124712 test +20170705-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170705-09:39:48_1 is there to ask a question of the speaker. is there to ask a question of the speaker. 28242 test +20091021-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20091021-16:34:29_2 Do you believe it is a state? do you believe it is a state? 1873 test +20110308-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110308-22:16:39_1 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. 96859 test +20170301-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20170301-22:05:39_4 This mechanism will allow Member States to be aware early enough about non conformity with EU law and to have the Commission's expertise on their side. this mechanism will allow member states to be aware early enough about non conformity with eu law and to have the commission's expertise on their side. 38601 test +20201006-0900-PLENARY-en_20201006-11:38:52_18 their quantity and quality and, on the other hand, the multifunctional role of forests for the economic sector and communities that depend on their quantity and quality and on the other hand the multifunctional role of forests for the economic sector and communities that depend on None test +20201006-0900-PLENARY-en_20201006-11:38:52_11 The biodiversity strategy also mentioned that the EU must increase the quantity, quality and resilience of its forest, notably against fires, droughts, pests and diseases, and other threats likely to increase with climate change. the biodiversity strategy also mentioned that the eu must increase the quantity quality and resilience of its forest notably against fires droughts pests and diseases and other threats likely to increase with climate change. None test +20201006-0900-PLENARY-en_20201006-11:38:52_35 forests. We will take the European Parliament's resolution fully into account when developing the upcoming forest strategy, as well as the recently adopted resolution on the Commission's communication on stepping up action to protect the world's forests, which we forests. we will take the european parliament's resolution fully into account when developing the upcoming forest strategy as well as the recently adopted resolution on the commission's communication on stepping up action to protect the world's forests which we None test +20201006-0900-PLENARY-en_20201006-11:38:52_15 We need to change how we treat nature, how we produce and consume. Securing the health and resilience of existing and new forests, including under novel climatic conditions in the future, is crucial for their effective support to all the environmental, social and economic functions and services that forests provide to our society. we need to change how we treat nature how we produce and consume. securing the health and resilience of existing and new forests including under novel climatic conditions in the future is crucial for their effective support to all the environmental social and economic functions and services that forests provide to our society. None test +20201006-0900-PLENARY-en_20201006-12:49:38_9 But there is an option. but there is an option. 197769 test +20201006-0900-PLENARY-en_20201006-12:49:38_11 It promotes sustainable forest management and strict protection. it promotes sustainable forest management and strict protection. 197769 test +20201006-0900-PLENARY-en_20201006-12:49:38_12 It calls for balance. it calls for balance. 197769 test +20201006-0900-PLENARY-en_20201006-10:44:31_1 The British Government wear their contempt for what they would refer to as foreign laws', just as they wear their hostility to the EU, as a badge of honour. the british government wear their contempt for what they would refer to as foreign laws' just as they wear their hostility to the eu as a badge of honour. 205452 test +20201006-0900-PLENARY-en_20201006-10:44:31_2 The evidence is in their flagrant violation of the Withdrawal Agreement and our Good Friday Agreement. the evidence is in their flagrant violation of the withdrawal agreement and our good friday agreement. 205452 test +20201006-0900-PLENARY-en_20201006-10:44:31_3 The European Council would do well to face up to the reality that Britain is not interested in being a friendly neighbour. the european council would do well to face up to the reality that britain is not interested in being a friendly neighbour. 205452 test +20201006-0900-PLENARY-en_20201006-10:44:31_4 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. 205452 test +20201006-0900-PLENARY-en_20201006-10:42:01_0 Madam 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 involuntarily threatened by the business model of a few global tech companies. madam 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 involuntarily threatened by the business model of a few global tech companies. 183916 test +20201006-0900-PLENARY-en_20201006-10:42:01_2 It's collecting huge amounts of data on citizens, creating detailed profiles and selling them to advertisers, and this has side effects. it's collecting huge amounts of data on citizens creating detailed profiles and selling them to advertisers and this has side effects. 183916 test +20201006-0900-PLENARY-en_20201006-10:42:01_6 These enormous amounts of data, as well as the staggering profits, don't allow for a level playing field for our European industry and threaten democracies globally. these enormous amounts of data as well as the staggering profits don't allow for a level playing field for our european industry and threaten democracies globally. 183916 test +20201006-0900-PLENARY-en_20201006-10:42:01_7 But the good news is that we now have the chance to change this with the new competition framework, with the digital services act. but the good news is that we now have the chance to change this with the new competition framework with the digital services act. 183916 test +20201006-0900-PLENARY-en_20201006-10:42:01_8 We can have a new start in Europe because, in Europe, what we want are digital technologies to implement the European green deals and make the lives of European citizens better. we can have a new start in europe because in europe what we want are digital technologies to implement the european green deals and make the lives of european citizens better. 183916 test +20090203-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090203-09:18:58_8 On the other side, the international cooperation of law enforcement authorities is limited. on the other side the international cooperation of law enforcement authorities is limited. 23866 test +20170118-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170118-11:10:31_3 Before we were mere bystanders. We know that attendance for 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 for 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. 96815 test +20170118-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170118-11:10:31_4 So let us demonstrate today that we mean business and take this vote today. so let us demonstrate today that we mean business and take this vote today. 96815 test +20170118-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170118-11:11:38_1 In our Groups, we always have a discussion in the evening before a vote on how the Groups will vote. in our groups we always have a discussion in the evening before a vote on how the groups will vote. 96901 test +20170118-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170118-11:11:38_2 This is not only an important issue, but also a rather technical one, because certainly within the EPP we have had no discussion within the Group on this issue. this is not only an important issue but also a rather technical one because certainly within the epp we have had no discussion within the group on this issue. 96901 test +20170118-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170118-11:11:38_4 I propose that we stick with the original agenda, we vote tomorrow as planned, and we discuss it properly, as it should be. i propose that we stick with the original agenda we vote tomorrow as planned and we discuss it properly as it should be. 96901 test +20170404-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170404-21:25:32_10 We take money from one pocket to put in another pocket, hoping we will not need them any more, like the EUR 2 billion possible' unused funds from the Solidarity Fund and the Globalisation Fund we hope to reshuffle. I am a former entrepreneur but also a Social Democrat and I can tell you for a fact that if you want fresh money you need to invest more in the things that can help your business grow. we take money from one pocket to put in another pocket hoping we will not need them any more like the eur two billion possible' unused funds from the solidarity fund and the globalisation fund we hope to reshuffle. i am a former entrepreneur but also a social democrat and i can tell you for a fact that if you want fresh money you need to invest more in the things that can help your business grow. 88882 test +20170404-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170404-21:25:32_12 We need to think ahead especially for the next MFF. we need to think ahead especially for the next mff. 88882 test +20170404-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170404-21:25:32_8 The message is that the EU does not have any new solutions. the message is that the eu does not have any new solutions. 88882 test +20170404-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170404-21:25:32_14 This represents a lot less than what we are spending as European institutions on IT and digital services. this represents a lot less than what we are spending as european institutions on it and digital services. 88882 test +20170404-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170404-21:25:32_1 Not because it is not a classical European document, but simply because it is not responding to what Europeans are requesting today. not because it is not a classical european document but simply because it is not responding to what europeans are requesting today. 88882 test +20170404-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170404-21:25:32_15 Two million young people, true pro Europeans, have benefited from the Youth Employment Initiative since its creation. two million young people true pro europeans have benefited from the youth employment initiative since its creation. 88882 test +20170404-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170404-21:32:46_1 I think we have a reason to be positive tonight. i think we have a reason to be positive tonight. 107212 test +20170404-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170404-21:32:46_3 In my view, this is not expenditure, this is not spending, this is an investment in the future of this Union. in my view this is not expenditure this is not spending this is an investment in the future of this union. 107212 test +20170404-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170404-21:32:46_4 This is what it is, and this is a success, nothing but success. this is what it is and this is a success nothing but success. 107212 test +20170404-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170404-21:32:46_5 I do believe that EFSI is a working initiative. i do believe that efsi is a working initiative. 107212 test +20090204-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090204-15:03:55_1 That harsh treatment was meted out by Mr Pöttering and Mr Siwiec, the Vice President replacing him later in the afternoon. that harsh treatment was meted out by mr pttering and mr siwiec the vice president replacing him later in the afternoon. 28142 test +20090204-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090204-15:03:55_5 Colleagues from smaller groups elaborating the political message the Chair does not want to hear are treated with great meanness. colleagues from smaller groups elaborating the political message the chair does not want to hear are treated with great meanness. 28142 test +20090204-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090204-15:03:55_2 Mr Schulz, the Socialist Group leader, on the other hand, was permitted by Mr Pöttering to exceed his time limit by far more than a minute. mr schulz the socialist group leader on the other hand was permitted by mr pttering to exceed his time limit by far more than a minute. 28142 test +20090204-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090204-15:03:55_4 Colleagues from big groups elaborating the political message the Chair wants to hear are treated with great generosity. colleagues from big groups elaborating the political message the chair wants to hear are treated with great generosity. 28142 test +20090204-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090204-15:03:55_0 madam president on a point of order i refer to rule one hundred and forty two and on the allocation of speaking time. yesterday when we were discussing the guantnamo prison here in the chamber i and several other speakers were interrupted without mercy when we had exceeded our speaking time by a few seconds. 28142 test +20090204-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090204-15:03:55_6 Now that is in breach of the Rules of Procedure, where it is clearly stated how speaking time should be allocated. now that is in breach of the rules of procedure where it is clearly stated how speaking time should be allocated. 28142 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20180612-16:07:56_2 I cite the Obama Administration The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is not a treaty or an executive agreement, and it is not a signed document'. i cite the obama administration the joint comprehensive plan of action is not a treaty or an executive agreement and it is not a signed document'. 124830 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20180612-16:07:56_3 i cite iranian foreign minister zarif no agreement has been reached so we do not have any obligation yet ' and iranian leader ali khamenei nothing has happened yet'. 124830 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20180612-16:07:56_4 In the US it was a decision taken only by one person, the former President of the United States, against the articulated democratic majority of the US Congress by all of its Republican and some of its Democrat members. It was an agreement without any binding obligations, as the leaders of Iran very openly and precisely made clear on the very day this so called deal was published. in the us it was a decision taken only by one person the former president of the united states against the articulated democratic majority of the us congress by all of its republican and some of its democrat members. it was an agreement without any binding obligations as the leaders of iran very openly and precisely made clear on the very day this so called deal was published. 124830 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20180612-16:07:56_5 It was an agreement that solely stated the personal and political trust of the former President of the United States in the Iranian leadership. it was an agreement that solely stated the personal and political trust of the former president of the united states in the iranian leadership. 124830 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20180612-16:07:56_6 It signalled the trust of this utterly overrated President in a government that repeatedly announces its will to extinguish Israel it signalled the trust of this utterly overrated president in a government that repeatedly announces its will to extinguish israel; 124830 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20180612-16:07:56_7 a government that supports a number of Islamic terrorist organisations all over the Middle East a government that supports a number of islamic terrorist organisations all over the middle east; 124830 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20180612-16:07:56_8 a government that has shown its disrespect for most of our values for almost four decades. a government that has shown its disrespect for most of our values for almost four decades. 124830 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20180612-16:07:56_10 it was non—binding and was a clear proof of the inappropriate visions not to say lack of visions of Obama's foreign policy, which the vast majority of this Parliament still follows against any intelligent understanding of the situation. it was nonbinding and was a clear proof of the inappropriate visions not to say lack of visions of obama's foreign policy which the vast majority of this parliament still follows against any intelligent understanding of the situation. 124830 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20180612-16:07:56_11 Let's go for a new deal. Let's go for a real deal. let's go for a new deal. let's go for a real deal. 124830 test +20180228-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180228-18:41:24_4 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 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 equivalent systems and this is a very important issue for us. 124733 test +20180228-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180228-18:41:24_6 It is impossible to have a one—size—fits—all approach. As each Member State has its own culture and tradition that is reflected in consumer habits, it makes sense that labelling also acknowledges each country's specificities. it is impossible to have a onesizefitsall approach. as each member state has its own culture and tradition that is reflected in consumer habits it makes sense that labelling also acknowledges each country's specificities. 124733 test +20170213-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170213-18:31:00_3 Development policy is about development. development policy is about development. 124856 test +20170213-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20170213-18:31:00_5 We have to repeat that ODA cannot be used to finance security expenses, border control or military support. we have to repeat that oda cannot be used to finance security expenses border control or military support. 124856 test +20130910-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20130910-09:09:32_22 We must deliver for our people, for our citizens. we must deliver for our people for our citizens. None test +20130910-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20130910-09:09:32_19 but for this we need one technical issue to be resolved the issue of the joint political declaration of twenty seven october two thousand and eleven on explanatory documents. None test +20130910-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20130910-09:09:32_9 We have on our tables this proposal for a directive which would mean a new stage in European policies on mortgage credits. we have on our tables this proposal for a directive which would mean a new stage in european policies on mortgage credits. None test +20130910-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20130910-09:09:32_6 The results have been very, very dangerous for the whole financial market but also, personally, for those people, because there were huge numbers of personal tragedies of people who were evicted from their houses just for being incapable of paying their mortgages. the results have been very very dangerous for the whole financial market but also personally for those people because there were huge numbers of personal tragedies of people who were evicted from their houses just for being incapable of paying their mortgages. None test +20130910-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20130910-09:09:32_2 Let us remind ourselves that, historically, the crisis in 2007 started from the debacle in the subprime markets of mortgage credits in the United States. This topic, I would say, was a red line during all the years of the crisis. let us remind ourselves that historically the crisis in two thousand and seven two thousand and eight started from the debacle in the subprime markets of mortgage credits in the united states. this topic i would say was a red line during all the years of the crisis. None test +20130910-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20130910-10:02:27_12 I agree with you, so I think that the urgency which was stressed in many of the contributions is really the urgency with which we should look for the result. i agree with you so i think that the urgency which was stressed in many of the contributions is really the urgency with which we should look for the result. None test +20151026-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20151026-19:08:05_11 commercial practices, the Commission will also address the issue of commercial practices whereby travel services providers who market their services online offer additional services in an unclear or ambiguous manner, such as hiding the option of not booking any further services, and the Commission commercial practices the commission will also address the issue of commercial practices whereby travel services providers who market their services online offer additional services in an unclear or ambiguous manner such as hiding the option of not booking any further services and the commission None test +20151026-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20151026-19:08:05_17 Ladies and gentlemen, the text that is now presented to you for adoption is the result of very intensive and, I must say, sometimes difficult negotiations and compromises between the Council and Parliament. ladies and gentlemen the text that is now presented to you for adoption is the result of very intensive and i must say sometimes difficult negotiations and compromises between the council and parliament. None test +20151026-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20151026-19:08:05_9 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, 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 a natural disaster. None test +20151026-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20151026-19:08:05_13 Travel businesses will also benefit from the new directive. travel businesses will also benefit from the new directive. None test +20151026-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20151026-19:08:05_6 At the same time, the new directive will provide a minimum level of protection for linked travel arrangements which are looser combinations of travel services. at the same time the new directive will provide a minimum level of protection for linked travel arrangements which are looser combinations of travel services. None test +20151026-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20151026-19:08:05_8 these changes will double the share of protected trips in the eu from twenty three to forty six and will bring almost one hundred and twenty million additional trips a year within the scope of the directive. furthermore the right of travellers who buy a package will be improved and clarified. None test +20151026-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20151026-19:45:39_2 Bearing in mind the divergent expectations and concerns of the different stakeholder groups and the different aspects we had to take into account, I am convinced that we have achieved a more than respectable result. bearing in mind the divergent expectations and concerns of the different stakeholder groups and the different aspects we had to take into account i am convinced that we have achieved a more than respectable result. None test +20151026-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20151026-19:45:39_3 Following tomorrow's vote by the European Parliament, the Commission's next task will be to ensure the timely and correct transposition of the new directive by the Member States. following tomorrow's vote by the european parliament the commission's next task will be to ensure the timely and correct transposition of the new directive by the member states. None test +20201112-0900-PLENARY-en_20201112-11:53:33_5 Substantial support and close public—private cooperation is needed for the completion of the trans European transport network. substantial support and close publicprivate cooperation is needed for the completion of the trans european transport network. 190519 test +20201112-0900-PLENARY-en_20201112-11:53:33_3 and the call to revise the EIB transport lending policy in order to open financial opportunities for sustainable and digital innovations. and the call to revise the eib transport lending policy in order to open financial opportunities for sustainable and digital innovations. 190519 test +20201112-0900-PLENARY-en_20201112-11:53:33_7 And then you have to think of boosting the use of alternative fuels, including hydrogen, and the deployment also of the associated infrastructure. and then you have to think of boosting the use of alternative fuels including hydrogen and the deployment also of the associated infrastructure. 190519 test +20201112-0900-PLENARY-en_20201112-11:53:33_1 The uninterrupted freight transport of medical equipment and food has been essential for its functioning and the continued operation of supply chains during the pandemic. the uninterrupted freight transport of medical equipment and food has been essential for its functioning and the continued operation of supply chains during the pandemic. 190519 test +20201112-0900-PLENARY-en_20201112-11:53:33_6 And on top of this, the sector needs support in a transition in order to comply with the goals of the Green Deal. and on top of this the sector needs support in a transition in order to comply with the goals of the green deal. 190519 test +20201112-0900-PLENARY-en_20201112-11:53:33_8 So it's therefore important for all of us to keep this in mind during future discussions. so it's therefore important for all of us to keep this in mind during future discussions. 190519 test +20201112-0900-PLENARY-en_20201112-11:53:33_4 But to be honest, we have to do more. but to be honest we have to do more. 190519 test +20181210-0900-PLENARY-en_20181210-17:21:39_1 It is important to have the debate and the vote this week, as the Commission is expected to adopt its adequacy decision vis vis Japan at the end of this year or, at the latest, in 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 its adequacy decision vis vis japan at the end of this year or at the latest in early. two thousand and nineteen therefore in order to feed into the process parliament needs to adopt its resolution beforehand. 96932 test +20181210-0900-PLENARY-en_20181210-22:04:34_2 Although vocational education and training plays a vital economic and social role in Europe, leading to equal opportunities and social inclusion for all citizens, it is still not sufficiently developed in our Union. although vocational education and training plays a vital economic and social role in europe leading to equal opportunities and social inclusion for all citizens it is still not sufficiently developed in our union. 129256 test +20181210-0900-PLENARY-en_20181210-22:04:34_3 vocational training vt systems need much more support and require more focus from all member states. this is why agencies like the european centre for the development of vocational training are so important. 129256 test +20181210-0900-PLENARY-en_20181210-22:04:34_4 Cedefop's role is to contribute to the shaping and implementing of VT, but also to shaping skills and qualification policies at Union level. The agency can do this by providing crucial evidence and services for policymaking and knowledge sharing among the Union and national actors, in particular to governments and social partners. I believe that the revision of the function of this tripartite agency has been a very good one, and I fully appreciate the agency's great work in supporting and developing inclusive and quality VT systems. Now we have to work together to put in place cedefop's role is to contribute to the shaping and implementing of vt but also to shaping skills and qualification policies at union level. the agency can do this by providing crucial evidence and services for policymaking and knowledge sharing among the union and national actors in particular to governments and social partners. i believe that the revision of the function of this tripartite agency has been a very good one and i fully appreciate the agency's great work in supporting and developing inclusive and quality vt systems. now we have to work together to put in place 129256 test +20181210-0900-PLENARY-en_20181210-17:24:27_0 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 decision. 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 decision. 96932 test +20181210-0900-PLENARY-en_20181210-17:24:27_1 The colleague over there is talking about a trade agreement with Japan. the colleague over there is talking about a trade agreement with japan. 96932 test +20170517-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170517-17:53:25_0 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 to buy the equipment? 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 to buy the equipment? 96824 test +20170517-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20170517-17:53:25_1 This is what they should have done, and this what they should do not that the regulation should have been adopted. this is what they should have done and this what they should do not that the regulation should have been adopted. 96824 test +20110927-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110927-21:02:59_11 This behaviour is unacceptable. this behaviour is unacceptable. 28514 test +20110927-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20110927-21:02:59_1 Turkey has never accepted this legitimate fact. turkey has never accepted this legitimate fact. 28514 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-en_20180612-16:59:33_2 This is not only about trade it is about human rights this is not only about trade it is about human rights; None test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-en_20180612-16:59:33_19 get stronger. Our peoples and our economies get stronger. our peoples and our economies None test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-en_20180612-16:59:33_8 ago. These negotiations show the potential for cooperation between like minded partners ago. these negotiations show the potential for cooperation between like minded partners None test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-en_20180612-16:59:33_6 We both believe in solidarity as a driving force in international relations. Let me also thank Chile for having opened its doors to many Venezuelan refugees fleeing from their we both believe in solidarity as a driving force in international relations. let me also thank chile for having opened its doors to many venezuelan refugees fleeing from their None test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-en_20180612-16:07:56_2 I cite the Obama Administration The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is not a treaty or an executive agreement, and it is not a signed document'. i cite the obama administration the joint comprehensive plan of action is not a treaty or an executive agreement and it is not a signed document'. 124830 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-en_20180612-16:07:56_3 i cite iranian foreign minister zarif no agreement has been reached so we do not have any obligation yet ' and iranian leader ali khamenei nothing has happened yet'. 124830 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-en_20180612-16:07:56_4 In the US it was a decision taken only by one person, the former President of the United States, against the articulated democratic majority of the US Congress by all of its Republican and some of its Democrat members. It was an agreement without any binding obligations, as the leaders of Iran very openly and precisely made clear on the very day this so called deal was published. in the us it was a decision taken only by one person the former president of the united states against the articulated democratic majority of the us congress by all of its republican and some of its democrat members. it was an agreement without any binding obligations as the leaders of iran very openly and precisely made clear on the very day this so called deal was published. 124830 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-en_20180612-16:07:56_5 It was an agreement that solely stated the personal and political trust of the former President of the United States in the Iranian leadership. it was an agreement that solely stated the personal and political trust of the former president of the united states in the iranian leadership. 124830 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-en_20180612-16:07:56_6 It signalled the trust of this utterly overrated President in a government that repeatedly announces its will to extinguish Israel it signalled the trust of this utterly overrated president in a government that repeatedly announces its will to extinguish israel; 124830 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-en_20180612-16:07:56_7 a government that supports a number of Islamic terrorist organisations all over the Middle East a government that supports a number of islamic terrorist organisations all over the middle east; 124830 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-en_20180612-16:07:56_8 a government that has shown its disrespect for most of our values for almost four decades. a government that has shown its disrespect for most of our values for almost four decades. 124830 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-en_20180612-16:07:56_10 it was non—binding and was a clear proof of the inappropriate visions not to say lack of visions of Obama's foreign policy, which the vast majority of this Parliament still follows against any intelligent understanding of the situation. it was nonbinding and was a clear proof of the inappropriate visions not to say lack of visions of obama's foreign policy which the vast majority of this parliament still follows against any intelligent understanding of the situation. 124830 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-en_20180612-16:07:56_11 Let's go for a new deal. Let's go for a real deal. let's go for a new deal. let's go for a real deal. 124830 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-en_20180612-21:10:59_0 Could you name one other single country which gets macrofinancial assistance, is fighting corruption and has created independent institutions such as a national anti—corruption office and is preparing its own high anti—corruption court? could you name one other single country which gets macrofinancial assistance is fighting corruption and has created independent institutions such as a national anticorruption office and is preparing its own high anticorruption court? 28233 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-en_20180612-21:10:59_1 And could you please also tell me what, in London, you are supporting as measures in the city against the international money—laundering systems? and could you please also tell me what in london you are supporting as measures in the city against the international moneylaundering systems? 28233 test +20160706-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20160706-19:44:54_3 Behind this unbearable brutality there are thousands of stories with names and faces, but let me tell you about one today. behind this unbearable brutality there are thousands of stories with names and faces but let me tell you about one today. 125040 test +20160706-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20160706-19:44:54_1 Millions of people are being attacked in the world because of their beliefs but there is one minority that is literally hounded with a special cruelty and this is the Yezidis. millions of people are being attacked in the world because of their beliefs but there is one minority that is literally hounded with a special cruelty and this is the yezidis. 125040 test +20120911-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120911-09:24:23_9 This is actually part of this compromise, namely that the Commission is studying the impact of extending the this is actually part of this compromise namely that the commission is studying the impact of extending the. 28321 test +20120911-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20120911-09:24:23_11 I believe that this will prove to be the most cost effective way to meet the EU air quality standards. i believe that this will prove to be the most cost effective way to meet the eu air quality standards. 28321 test +20090423-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20090423-15:48:54_14 Let us be fair and let us create the jobs. let us be fair and let us create the jobs. 28149 test +20090423-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20090423-15:48:54_15 We can do it together. we can do it together. 28149 test +20090423-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20090423-15:48:54_1 What must Europe deliver when the G20 meeting is resumed in September this year? what must europe deliver when the g twenty meeting is resumed in september this year? 28149 test +20130521-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20130521-18:57:21_2 We are dealing with a fundamental right, not with charity. we are dealing with a fundamental right not with charity. 97156 test +20130521-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20130521-18:57:21_5 In Marrakesh the Commission and the Member States must find a compromise to the deadlock we are now facing. in marrakesh the commission and the member states must find a compromise to the deadlock we are now facing. 97156 test +20130521-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20130521-18:57:21_8 Are you going to change the provision in the current text on the commercial availability requirement which is basically watering down the meaning of the Treaty, which would be, paradoxically, even less ambitious than a memorandum of understanding? are you going to change the provision in the current text on the commercial availability requirement which is basically watering down the meaning of the treaty which would be paradoxically even less ambitious than a memorandum of understanding? 97156 test +20130521-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20130521-18:57:21_9 We must delete commercial availability. we must delete commercial availability. 97156 test +20130521-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20130521-18:57:21_11 Remember the opportunities offered by current technology. remember the opportunities offered by current technology. 97156 test +20130521-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20130521-18:57:21_12 Let us come back to the core reason for the treaty. let us come back to the core reason for the treaty. 97156 test +20130521-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20130521-18:57:21_13 The current legal framework and the functioning of the market are not sufficient to provide a real solution to the book famine that the visually impaired still live with. the current legal framework and the functioning of the market are not sufficient to provide a real solution to the book famine that the visually impaired still live with. 97156 test +20130704-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20130704-12:51:27_5 underlines that power should be transferred to democratically elected civilian authorities as soon as possible underlines that power should be transferred to democratically elected civilian authorities as soon as possible; 22097 test +20130704-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20130704-12:51:27_3 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 to 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 to the constitution; 22097 test +20130704-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20130704-12:51:27_6 expresses its fundamental solidarity with all those Egyptians who cherish democratic aspirations for their country and calls for a rapid return to the democratic process, including the holding of free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections in a fully inclusive process with the participation of all democratic actors'. That is it. expresses its fundamental solidarity with all those egyptians who cherish democratic aspirations for their country and calls for a rapid return to the democratic process including the holding of free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections in a fully inclusive process with the participation of all democratic actors'; that is it. 22097 test +20170201-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20170201-17:22:57_2 Mr Šefčovič, if you want to fly with your or our Airbus 380 energy package, you must distribute as a good manager responsibilities to every member of the crew responsibilities with higher priority than flexibility in each Member State. mr efovi if you want to fly with your or our airbus three hundred and eighty energy package you must distribute as a good manager responsibilities to every member of the crew responsibilities with higher priority than flexibility in each member state. 124857 test +20170201-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20170201-16:58:28_3 I am, however, worried that the winter package proposed by the Commission is a missed opportunity if we want to unleash the full potential of the green transition. i am however worried that the winter package proposed by the commission is a missed opportunity if we want to unleash the full potential of the green transition. 183338 test +20170201-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20170201-16:58:28_4 If we do not act now, we will not only fail in meeting our climate obligations, we will also miss out in reaping the rewards of being leaders of green innovation. if we do not act now we will not only fail in meeting our climate obligations we will also miss out in reaping the rewards of being leaders of green innovation. 183338 test +20170201-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20170201-16:58:28_5 We need to create a climate that attracts scientists from all over the world who want to come here and create breakthrough technologies, and we need to support the shift to new products and clean tech start ups. we need to create a climate that attracts scientists from all over the world who want to come here and create breakthrough technologies and we need to support the shift to new products and clean tech start ups. 183338 test +20110926-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20110926-19:34:00_2 sometimes resisting the mainland Communist dictatorship, and became a creator of its own destiny. sometimes resisting the mainland communist dictatorship and became a creator of its own destiny. 23746 test +20131211-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131211-21:21:34_3 For this purpose, green requirements should be integrated in rural infrastructure projects co funded by the European Union. for this purpose green requirements should be integrated in rural infrastructure projects co funded by the european union. 38601 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20131022-22:05:54_1 in the next seven years. in the next seven years. 28165 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20131022-22:05:54_2 We can even use money from the Social Fund for the Regional Development Fund to have an integrated approach in these coastal areas. we can even use money from the social fund for the regional development fund to have an integrated approach in these coastal areas. 28165 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20131022-22:05:54_3 Let me take one example the aquacultures that can be used to have a smart specialisation approach. let me take one example the aquacultures that can be used to have a smart specialisation approach. 28165 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20131022-22:05:54_6 discards. discards. 28165 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20131022-22:05:54_9 But one thing is important. but one thing is important. 28165 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20131022-21:53:27_4 to reintroduce them now would be completely contradictory to the fisheries reform and the s d group will not support that. 4265 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20131022-21:53:27_5 If we can avoid such mistakes, we are now close to having a sustainable fisheries reform based on three pillars a regulation based on sustainability criteria if we can avoid such mistakes we are now close to having a sustainable fisheries reform based on three pillars a regulation based on sustainability criteria; 4265 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20131022-21:53:27_7 Together this is a major achievement, for the future of which we as a Parliament can be truly proud. together this is a major achievement for the future of which we as a parliament can be truly proud. 4265 test +20180208-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180208-15:36:25_1 We need more sources, we need more pipes than one from Russia. we need more sources we need more pipes than one from russia. 124873 test +20100614-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20100614-17:28:54_1 I also stress the importance of appropriate funding for the European Institute for Gender Equality in Lithuania, and 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 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 28153 test +20100614-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20100614-17:28:54_3 2010. Finally, we would also urge the Commission to urge the Member States to make greater use of the Structural Funds, within the framework of the European Social Fund, as a way of promoting equality between men and women. two thousand and ten finally we would also urge the commission to urge the member states to make greater use of the structural funds within the framework of the european social fund as a way of promoting equality between men and women. 28153 test +20120524-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20120524-09:01:27_13 reasons, the answer has to be holistic and multi level. It has to combine legislative and non legislative measures, both of which are essential. reasons the answer has to be holistic and multi level. it has to combine legislative and non legislative measures both of which are essential. 23866 test +20120524-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20120524-09:01:27_6 There is only slow progress. there is only slow progress. 23866 test +20120315-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20120315-15:11:55_4 is no doubt that the driving force of trafficking is demand. Where there is no doubt that the driving force of trafficking is demand. 23866 test +20131024-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131024-11:38:53_2 We all know at this stage that Draft Amending Budget No 6 is urgently needed and should therefore be adopted without delay. we all know at this stage that draft amending budget no six is urgently needed and should therefore be adopted without delay. None test +20131024-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131024-11:20:31_6 To avoid any suspicion that the Council in this situation would take the adoption of Amending Budget No 6 as an argument for delaying and not adopting Amending Budget No 8, my Group has tabled an amendment in order to link the adoption of Amending Budget No 6 with Amending Budget No to avoid any suspicion that the council in this situation would take the adoption of amending budget no six as an argument for delaying and not adopting amending budget no eight my group has tabled an amendment in order to link the adoption of amending budget no six with amending budget no. 4265 test +20131024-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131024-11:20:31_4 Amending Budget No 6, however, has nothing to do with a lack of payment appropriations. amending budget no six however has nothing to do with a lack of payment appropriations. 4265 test +20131024-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131024-11:20:31_2 The debate instead concerned the procedure, the very sudden adoption by the Council and the equally sudden proposal from the Commission that this must be introduced on this week's agenda. the debate instead concerned the procedure the very sudden adoption by the council and the equally sudden proposal from the commission that this must be introduced on this week's agenda. 4265 test +20131024-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131024-11:20:31_5 It is only an update of the figures for revenue to be paid by the Member States, but it has an effect on cash flow. it is only an update of the figures for revenue to be paid by the member states but it has an effect on cash flow. 4265 test +20131024-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131024-11:20:31_7 8. The wording needs a minor adjustment, which I will introduce as an oral amedment at the vote. eight the wording needs a minor adjustment which i will introduce as an oral amedment at the vote. 4265 test +20131024-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131024-11:20:31_1 6. Let me, however, emphasise that nobody objected to the contents, which are merely a technical update of the figures for 2013 own resources, BNI contributions, rebates, etc. six let me however emphasise that nobody objected to the contents which are merely a technical update of the figures for two thousand and thirteen own resources bni contributions rebates etc. 4265 test +20131121-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20131121-16:14:52_3 I call for an independent investigation with international experts to throw 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 throw 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. 96824 test +20101123-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20101123-20:29:19_1 I understand perfectly what he says about the difference between tax rates and tax bases, but one of the issues for companies particularly for foreign direct investment coming into Europe is the ability for those companies to know in advance, with certainty, the tax implications of a transaction. i understand perfectly what he says about the difference between tax rates and tax bases but one of the issues for companies particularly for foreign direct investment coming into europe is the ability for those companies to know in advance with certainty the tax implications of a transaction. 266141 test +20101123-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20101123-20:29:19_2 If part of that calculation is sales by destination, that cannot be determined beforehand, so there is real uncertainty for those companies. I think that acts as a disincentive for foreign direct investment. if part of that calculation is sales by destination that cannot be determined beforehand so there is real uncertainty for those companies. i think that acts as a disincentive for foreign direct investment. 266141 test +20111215-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20111215-09:17:20_2 Just to correct one thing I did not say that companies are doing good just to correct one thing i did not say that companies are doing good; 28246 test +20111215-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20111215-09:17:20_3 I said that the European Globalisation Fund is actually taking away the burden from enterprises to elaborate specific social plans. i said that the european globalisation fund is actually taking away the burden from enterprises to elaborate specific social plans. 28246 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20180613-21:40:52_2 trade. already we have in place strict rules on ivory trade in the european union imports of ivory into the eu and exports from the eu have been banned since one thousand nine hundred and seventy five in respect of asian elephants and since one thousand nine hundred and ninety in respect of african elephants. for ivory items that have been in europe for a long time domestic trade is strictly regulated with a system of certificates and demonstration of legal origin by traders. the rules were tightened further in may two thousand and seventeen with the adoption of a specific commission guidance document. since then the export of old raw ivory from the eu has no longer been possible. eu member states have unanimously supported this additional tightening of the rules and are following the guidance very closely thereby ensuring uniform application of the rules. with this measure the risk that ivory exported from europe could fuel the demand in destination markets and indirectly also the poaching in africa has been significantly reduced. but we did not stop there. towards the None test +20100210-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20100210-14:09:41_1 The Copenhagen Summit was a disappointment in many respects. the copenhagen summit was a disappointment in many respects. 96652 test +20100210-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20100210-14:09:41_2 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 96652 test +20150209-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20150209-22:16:10_2 There is no such medical technique or treatment which could permit us to cross this internationally agreed principle of non modification of the human germ line. there is no such medical technique or treatment which could permit us to cross this internationally agreed principle of non modification of the human germ line. 28178 test +20150209-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20150209-22:16:10_1 It is ethically and legally unacceptable to permit the creation of embryos with DNA from three parents. it is ethically and legally unacceptable to permit the creation of embryos with dna from three parents. 28178 test +20150209-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20150209-22:16:10_3 Therefore I would like to remind our British colleagues of their commitment to comply with the Charter of Fundamental Rights as well as European legislation on clinical trials, both of which prohibit heritable modifications to the human genome. therefore i would like to remind our british colleagues of their commitment to comply with the charter of fundamental rights as well as european legislation on clinical trials both of which prohibit heritable modifications to the human genome. 28178 test +20111213-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20111213-18:43:56_4 Finally, it is fundamental to promote the acceptance of an international role in ending the conflict in Syria. finally it is fundamental to promote the acceptance of an international role in ending the conflict in syria. 97228 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20180116-12:08:39_6 We believe in democracy and equality of races. we believe in democracy and equality of races. 130833 test +20090325-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20090325-13:45:33_1 as those two had. I believe in equal treatment, and we can deal with an opinion. as those two had. i believe in equal treatment and we can deal with an opinion. 28246 test +20090325-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20090325-13:45:33_2 We should not take away the right of free speech on this issue, even if I do not agree at all with what he has to say. we should not take away the right of free speech on this issue even if i do not agree at all with what he has to say. 28246 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20131022-18:13:05_10 The reality is that hard working migrants and immigrants have been coming to Birmingham in the West Midlands in my constituency for centuries, just as hard working people from the West Midlands have travelled in search of work and new opportunities for centuries. the reality is that hard working migrants and immigrants have been coming to birmingham in the west midlands in my constituency for centuries just as hard working people from the west midlands have travelled in search of work and new opportunities for centuries. 112014 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20131022-18:13:05_8 We must remember that free movement is a fundamental right and one of the great successes of the Union. we must remember that free movement is a fundamental right and one of the great successes of the union. 112014 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20131022-18:13:05_4 It has also recently been revealed that there are approximately 10 Brits currently drawing unemployment benefit in Germany, so it does work both ways. it has also recently been revealed that there are approximately ten zero brits currently drawing unemployment benefit in germany so it does work both ways. 112014 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20131022-18:13:05_2 in fact the latest figure shows that there are just thirty eight zero eu nationals in the uk claiming job seekers allowance. 112014 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20131022-18:13:05_5 in addition eastern european migrants have paid thirty seven more in taxes than they have received in government spending and are fifty nine less likely to receive welfare benefits than uk nationals in the uk. furthermore a recent report by birmingham university found that there was little or no evidence that eu migrants have had a negative impact on the employment of 112014 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20131022-18:13:05_3 The initial inflated shocking press worthy statistic actually included schoolchildren, students, pensioners and stay at home parents. the initial inflated shocking press worthy statistic actually included schoolchildren students pensioners and stay at home parents. 112014 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20131022-18:13:05_9 There is now a big debate about access to welfare systems across the EU but whatever we do in the future, we should neither compromise the principle of free movement nor make it difficult for Member States to determine the strength and depth of their own welfare systems. there is now a big debate about access to welfare systems across the eu; but whatever we do in the future we should neither compromise the principle of free movement nor make it difficult for member states to determine the strength and depth of their own welfare systems. 112014 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20131022-18:13:05_1 It is time for us to bring some evidence based clarity into this discussion on EU citizens' mobility and Member States' welfare systems, instead of allowing the Eurosceptics to band around misleading statistics and inflammatory arguments, which are sometimes used by UKIP and Tory Eurosceptics in the UK as a reason for the UK to leave the EU. Last week in the UK, a newspaper article claimed that there are 600 unemployed EU migrants living in the UK. it is time for us to bring some evidence based clarity into this discussion on eu citizens' mobility and member states' welfare systems instead of allowing the eurosceptics to band around misleading statistics and inflammatory arguments which are sometimes used by ukip and tory eurosceptics in the uk as a reason for the uk to leave the eu. last week in the uk a newspaper article claimed that there are six hundred zero unemployed eu migrants living in the uk. 112014 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20131022-18:13:05_11 Long may this continue. long may this continue. 112014 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20131022-18:48:55_4 We should not let ourselves be distracted by populist speeches which create fallacious links between mobility and supposed burdens on social benefits systems. we should not let ourselves be distracted by populist speeches which create fallacious links between mobility and supposed burdens on social benefits systems. 96859 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20131022-18:48:55_7 However, despite the crisis, the EU is faced with two million unfilled vacancies. however despite the crisis the eu is faced with two million unfilled vacancies. 96859 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20131022-18:16:03_0 The principle of free movement does not include supporting or rejecting more immigration. the principle of free movement does not include supporting or rejecting more immigration. 112014 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20131022-18:16:03_3 So it depends on where the demand for labour lies. so it depends on where the demand for labour lies. 112014 test +20170913-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170913-16:49:29_3 Secondly, I believe that the Commission should propose new requirements to test the toxicity of smoke from construction products under fire, and to label those products with the results, so that the construction industry and consumers can make informed choices. Thirdly, the Commission should ensure a much deeper cooperation among Member States to improve fire safety in buildings across the EU. secondly i believe that the commission should propose new requirements to test the toxicity of smoke from construction products under fire and to label those products with the results so that the construction industry and consumers can make informed choices. thirdly the commission should ensure a much deeper cooperation among member states to improve fire safety in buildings across the eu. 124929 test +20170913-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170913-16:49:29_4 This means collecting comparable data on fire incidents in all Member States, using data to identify best practice in national fire safety regulations, and sharing and spreading best practice to achieve a tangible improvement in fire safety in buildings. The proposed actions are fully in line with the principle of subsidiarity. this means collecting comparable data on fire incidents in all member states using data to identify best practice in national fire safety regulations and sharing and spreading best practice to achieve a tangible improvement in fire safety in buildings. the proposed actions are fully in line with the principle of subsidiarity. 124929 test +20110510-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20110510-20:03:47_1 The Council conclusions of last December talked about various Commission proposals during the council conclusions of last december talked about various commission proposals during. 266119 test +20110510-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20110510-09:33:30_3 I would like to thank them all for that. i would like to thank them all for that. 97008 test +20130610-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20130610-21:07:10_4 it is also essential to allocate at least twenty five of wage and policy funding to human capital and social investment through the european social fund. 111018 test +20130610-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20130610-21:07:10_1 We should specifically focus our efforts on those young people who are not in employment, education or training. we should specifically focus our efforts on those young people who are not in employment education or training. 111018 test +20141126-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20141126-23:06:00_10 This debate shows that we are going, hand in hand, in the same direction. this debate shows that we are going hand in hand in the same direction. None test +20141126-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20141126-23:06:00_1 I really want to stress that I take them all very seriously, and I will elaborate on them later on. i really want to stress that i take them all very seriously and i will elaborate on them later on. None test +20141126-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20141126-23:06:00_11 We must have the courage to defend modern, innovative European steel. we must have the courage to defend modern innovative european steel. None test +20180614-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20180614-12:30:01_3 On cabotage there is a big majority within Parliament and also within the Committee, therefore it wouldn't make any sense to challenge this dossier also. on cabotage there is a big majority within parliament and also within the committee therefore it wouldn't make any sense to challenge this dossier also. 96842 test +20110706-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20110706-20:19:52_2 wealthy not only for a small portion of the people but wealthy for all citizens. Each election provides a chance for this. wealthy not only for a small portion of the people but wealthy for all citizens. each election provides a chance for this. 28617 test +20110706-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20110706-20:19:52_3 You can use it or you can lose it. I completely agree with the previous speaker in what she said and I will not repeat it. you can use it or you can lose it. i completely agree with the previous speaker in what she said and i will not repeat it. 28617 test +20170704-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20170704-19:51:09_1 The role of agriculture and rural development in delivering a number of EU objectives is not a question. We consider important the active farmer clause, the producers' groups, the fight against unfair trading practices, the new market observatories, the phytosanitary actions and the smart approach. the role of agriculture and rural development in delivering a number of eu objectives is not a question. we consider important the active farmer clause the producers' groups the fight against unfair trading practices the new market observatories the phytosanitary actions and the smart approach. 124703 test +20170314-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20170314-22:25:31_4 We should not forget about that the timing of auctions, licence duration, spectrum trading, greater EU coordination of spectrum assignments are all very important. They are all addressed in the telecom framework. we should not forget about that the timing of auctions licence duration spectrum trading greater eu coordination of spectrum assignments are all very important. they are all addressed in the telecom framework. 28269 test +20170314-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20170314-22:27:42_9 We need spectrum policy to push investment to the vital digital networks, and we need to allow innovative services to flexibly gain access to the spectrum and enter the market. we need spectrum policy to push investment to the vital digital networks and we need to allow innovative services to flexibly gain access to the spectrum and enter the market. 124735 test +20170314-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20170314-22:27:42_7 We must boost digital economy innovations, well—being and jobs in Europe. we must boost digital economy innovations wellbeing and jobs in europe. 124735 test +20170314-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20170314-22:27:42_1 Spectrum policy is an area where better coordination and harmonisation of allocation schedules bring significant additional benefits for consumers, industries and societies in Europe. We have set the path towards 5G to regain leadership in digitalisation in Europe. spectrum policy is an area where better coordination and harmonisation of allocation schedules bring significant additional benefits for consumers industries and societies in europe. we have set the path towards five g to regain leadership in digitalisation in europe. 124735 test +20170314-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20170314-22:27:42_5 The next step on spectrum policy is being taken with the reform of our telecom framework. the next step on spectrum policy is being taken with the reform of our telecom framework. 124735 test +20170314-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20170314-22:27:42_6 We have to deliver added value for our societies. we have to deliver added value for our societies. 124735 test +20170706-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170706-10:08:28_4 This decline in demand should not 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 should not come as any surprise given the very high levels of toxic contaminants found in whale products including pcbs hormone disrupting chemicals and mercury. 102931 test +20170706-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170706-10:08:28_11 It simply beggars belief that the EU is assisting another country that holds the polar opposite views and values on this issue to transport whale meat via its ports. it simply beggars belief that the eu is assisting another country that holds the polar opposite views and values on this issue to transport whale meat via its ports. 102931 test +20170706-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170706-10:08:28_6 In fact, the Japanese Government itself has rejected imports of Norwegian whale meat after tests revealed pesticide levels double the amount Japan permits in imports, making the meat unfit for human consumption, so that it simply has to be destroyed. in fact the japanese government itself has rejected imports of norwegian whale meat after tests revealed pesticide levels double the amount japan permits in imports making the meat unfit for human consumption so that it simply has to be destroyed. 102931 test +20170706-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170706-10:08:28_1 in two thousand and sixteen alone five hundred and ninety one minke whales were killed and for two thousand and seventeen the quota has been set for nine hundred and ninety whales. 102931 test +20170706-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170706-09:51:11_6 Will the Commission use its influence at upcoming CITES and IWC meetings to urge contracting governments to adopt a common position urging Norway to put an immediate stop to all whaling activities? will the commission use its influence at upcoming cites and iwc meetings to urge contracting governments to adopt a common position urging norway to put an immediate stop to all whaling activities? 40599 test +20170706-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170706-09:51:11_2 for this year's whaling season it increased the quota of north atlantic minke whales to nine hundred and ninety nine up from eight hundred and eighty last year. 40599 test +20170614-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20170614-18:59:06_1 Being a supply side instrument, we understand that it's difficult to create its own demand, especially in the structure and innovation window because it was not included in incentives like that for the creation of this demand and the facts are clear very few of the projects were additional being a supply side instrument we understand that it's difficult to create its own demand especially in the structure and innovation window because it was not included in incentives like that for the creation of this demand and the facts are clear very few of the projects were additional; 125109 test +20170614-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20170614-18:59:06_5 I do believe that there is urgent need for economic relevance in the EU and EFSIs are potentially headed toward the correct direction. i do believe that there is urgent need for economic relevance in the eu and efsis are potentially headed toward the correct direction. 125109 test +20180614-0900-PLENARY-en_20180614-10:28:47_3 So with today's resolution we aim to fulfil our moral and political duty as European Democrats by trying to save Mr Sentsov's life and help regain his freedom as well as that of all the other names in the resolution held in Russian captivity, deprived of freedom and human dignity, and 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 mr sentsov's life and help regain his freedom as well as that of all the other names in the resolution held in russian captivity deprived of freedom and human dignity and even of legal and medical assistance. 124703 test +20180614-0900-PLENARY-en_20180614-12:30:01_3 On cabotage there is a big majority within Parliament and also within the Committee, therefore it wouldn't make any sense to challenge this dossier also. on cabotage there is a big majority within parliament and also within the committee therefore it wouldn't make any sense to challenge this dossier also. 96842 test +20140114-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20140114-14:08:10_5 We have the state that protects those who have, know and can, and which should protect those who cannot protect themselves which it does not do. This Parliament is like a golden castle difficult to enter, and from which it is even more difficult to see how people live outside. we have the state that protects those who have know and can and which should protect those who cannot protect themselves which it does not do. this parliament is like a golden castle difficult to enter and from which it is even more difficult to see how people live outside. 112760 test +20140114-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20140114-14:08:10_6 Seriously, we are obliged to do everything to protect socially and in any other respect those who cannot protect themselves the weak, the poor, the uneducated, and those too young or too old to be able to cope with the world as it is. This is the only way to seriously we are obliged to do everything to protect socially and in any other respect those who cannot protect themselves the weak the poor the uneducated and those too young or too old to be able to cope with the world as it is. this is the only way to 112760 test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20131120-19:19:50_3 Europe has become one of the main global providers of security. europe has become one of the main global providers of security. None test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20131120-20:53:23_2 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. 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. None test +20131120-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20131120-20:53:23_16 We continue to be grateful for your assistance so far, and we will also need your continued support in the future. we continue to be grateful for your assistance so far and we will also need your continued support in the future. None test +20130313-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20130313-17:11:55_3 than on the so called Islamist factor'. than on the so called islamist factor'. 97228 test +20090203-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20090203-22:23:52_1 The recommendations of the European Parliament and numerous other institutional organisations have been completely ignored. the recommendations of the european parliament and numerous other institutional organisations have been completely ignored. 28637 test +20090203-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20090203-22:23:52_12 The EU must take action on their behalf. the eu must take action on their behalf. 28637 test +20090203-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20090203-22:23:52_9 This is a question for the Commission and Council. Democracy cannot flourish without civil society, and there is no civil society without participation. this is a question for the commission and council. democracy cannot flourish without civil society and there is no civil society without participation. 28637 test +20090203-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20090203-22:23:52_11 these people were born in the country or have spent most of their lives there and we are talking about more than fifteen of latvia's population or some three hundred and seventy two zero people. 28637 test +20170315-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170315-18:23:51_6 Some civil servants have admitted being put under political pressure, and members of the bureau in charge of these matters have leaked confidential documents to the press before the recipient has received them. some civil servants have admitted being put under political pressure and members of the bureau in charge of these matters have leaked confidential documents to the press before the recipient has received them. 124996 test +20170315-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170315-18:23:51_7 Therefore, before reviewing the regulation on the funding of pan European parties, you should ensure that the existing regulations are observed and applied with fair treatment, respecting political diversity and allowing freedom of expression. therefore before reviewing the regulation on the funding of pan european parties you should ensure that the existing regulations are observed and applied with fair treatment respecting political diversity and allowing freedom of expression. 124996 test +20171114-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171114-15:46:05_9 Let's do that. let's do that. 130833 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20180613-11:43:15_9 Society needs a vision, and this vision is net zero in 2050, and that is, hopefully, also where you can help me next week when we close it. society needs a vision and this vision is net zero in two thousand and fifty and that is hopefully also where you can help me next week when we close it. 4432 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20180613-11:43:15_7 So what should be the target for so what should be the target for? 4432 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20180613-11:56:15_2 From my point of view, it means we need a more common political interest all over the European Union in being stronger. from my point of view it means we need a more common political interest all over the european union in being stronger. 28240 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20180613-11:56:15_3 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. 28240 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20180613-11:56:15_8 No, that is not true, because we have bigger challenges no that is not true because we have bigger challenges; 28240 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20180613-11:56:15_9 we want to be more responsible we want to be more responsible; 28240 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20180613-11:56:15_12 Be ready to make the new tech giants pay to the national and the European budget. be ready to make the new tech giants pay to the national and the european budget. 28240 test +20090309-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090309-19:45:58_1 is at the heart of his portfolio. is at the heart of his portfolio. 4483 test +20090309-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090309-19:45:58_9 This has not been done. this has not been done. 4483 test +20090309-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090309-19:45:58_3 We clearly stated that this is not meant for small companies, but that the SPE Statute is available for all companies. we clearly stated that this is not meant for small companies but that the spe statute is available for all companies. 4483 test +20090309-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090309-20:57:33_9 Thank you very much for your support. thank you very much for your support. 28155 test +20130612-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20130612-20:09:56_2 Freedom of expression is the cornerstone of democracy. freedom of expression is the cornerstone of democracy. 97228 test +20140312-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20140312-12:16:08_2 I would like to ask you to support this text. i would like to ask you to support this text. 23866 test +20141021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20141021-11:28:07_9 We have to bring Member States here and question them on why they are not implementing the suggestions that we send to them. we have to bring member states here and question them on why they are not implementing the suggestions that we send to them. 124763 test +20141021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20141021-11:28:07_13 So I wish you all the best of luck. so i wish you all the best of luck. 124763 test +20141021-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20141021-11:28:07_4 They are ready to destroy our future for their benefit, for their political short term gains, so now is the time to unite, to work together to aim for the single market. they are ready to destroy our future for their benefit for their political short term gains so now is the time to unite to work together to aim for the single market. 124763 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20131022-12:52:35_0 Madam President, your original ruling was correct. madam president your original ruling was correct. 4536 test +20130613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20130613-09:16:11_11 the eu public sector information market for digital content products and services was estimated to be worth eur twenty eight billion in. 111018 test +20130613-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20130613-09:16:11_3 Let me state the main modifications in the report. let me state the main modifications in the report. 111018 test +20170614-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20170614-21:04:15_2 They offer great opportunities by fostering access and relationships, but pose a lot of economic and legal challenges as well. they offer great opportunities by fostering access and relationships but pose a lot of economic and legal challenges as well. 96761 test +20170614-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20170614-21:04:15_4 The report states key aspects fully in line with our opinion about the way Europe should deal with platforms clarify platforms' responsibility so that no regulatory frameworks are bypassed because of the digital nature of their activities, and further enforce and protect copyright and intellectual property rights online. the report states key aspects fully in line with our opinion about the way europe should deal with platforms clarify platforms' responsibility so that no regulatory frameworks are bypassed because of the digital nature of their activities and further enforce and protect copyright and intellectual property rights online. 96761 test +20130520-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20130520-19:51:37_1 February the LIBE Committee voted on an oral question to be addressed to the Commission. The LIBE Committee is concerned about the absence so far of any initiative by the Commission relating to the establishment of a voluntary permanent relocation scheme. Allow one february the libe committee voted on an oral question to be addressed to the commission. the libe committee is concerned about the absence so far of any initiative by the commission relating to the establishment of a voluntary permanent relocation scheme. 96832 test +20130520-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20130520-19:51:37_8 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. 96832 test +20201008-0900-PLENARY-en_20201008-08:54:16_2 Banks must fill in one of these reports if they are worried one of their clients might be up to no good. banks must fill in one of these reports if they are worried one of their clients might be up to no good. 197800 test +20201008-0900-PLENARY-en_20201008-08:54:16_4 Despite these alarms, banks still often execute these transactions. despite these alarms banks still often execute these transactions. 197800 test +20201008-0900-PLENARY-en_20201008-08:54:16_13 Therefore, we need a European Union Finance Intelligence Unit. Detecting and supervising suspicious cases is one thing, tackling and sanctioning is something else. therefore we need a european union finance intelligence unit. detecting and supervising suspicious cases is one thing tackling and sanctioning is something else. 197800 test +20201008-0900-PLENARY-en_20201008-08:54:16_8 Regulatory clarity and certainty is needed for the public sector and for industry. regulatory clarity and certainty is needed for the public sector and for industry. 197800 test +20201008-0900-PLENARY-en_20201008-08:54:16_14 I realise this is a very sensitive field of crime enforcement, and Member States like to keep control. i realise this is a very sensitive field of crime enforcement and member states like to keep control. 197800 test +20201008-0900-PLENARY-en_20201008-08:54:16_5 Again, it is thanks to the great work of investigation journalists that this scandal is revealed. again it is thanks to the great work of investigation journalists that this scandal is revealed. 197800 test +20201008-0900-PLENARY-en_20201008-12:22:50_5 The sharing of our fundamental values and the respect of human rights must be an essential condition in our relations with third countries. the sharing of our fundamental values and the respect of human rights must be an essential condition in our relations with third countries. 29579 test +20201008-0900-PLENARY-en_20201008-11:22:59_2 In any case, I don't want to lose any more time. in any case i don't want to lose any more time. 96820 test +20201008-0900-PLENARY-en_20201008-11:25:14_1 I think we also need to reaffirm our support for the right to freedom of belief. i think we also need to reaffirm our support for the right to freedom of belief. 197478 test +20201008-0900-PLENARY-en_20201008-11:25:14_2 On a much wider note, I think the Member States need to review policy regarding Eritrea, and in particular our financial support that keeps this despotic regime in power. on a much wider note i think the member states need to review policy regarding eritrea and in particular our financial support that keeps this despotic regime in power. 197478 test +20201008-0900-PLENARY-en_20201008-11:25:14_3 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. 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. 197478 test +20130205-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20130205-20:03:44_3 Budgetary approaches and priorities may turn out to be very different, therefore, in the coming months, and we have to learn to speak a common language one set of numbers, especially with regard to what we mean by efficiency and by savings. In the European Parliament because we wish to be the role model for other institutions budgetary approaches and priorities may turn out to be very different therefore in the coming months and we have to learn to speak a common language one set of numbers especially with regard to what we mean by efficiency and by savings. in the european parliament because we wish to be the role model for other institutions 28155 test +20130205-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20130205-20:03:44_1 Any conclusions we draw tonight after this debate and tomorrow after our votes can be significantly influenced and changed by the outcome of the European Council this week. any conclusions we draw tonight after this debate and tomorrow after our votes can be significantly influenced and changed by the outcome of the european council this week. 28155 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180116-16:23:56_7 It should be expanded and all Member States should contribute. it should be expanded and all member states should contribute. 96656 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180116-16:23:56_1 We have invested great resources, political attention and effort in supporting Colombia's path to peace, to help create a political and social context in which the implementation of the 2016 agreement was possible. we have invested great resources political attention and effort in supporting colombia's path to peace to help create a political and social context in which the implementation of the two thousand and sixteen agreement was possible. 96656 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180116-16:23:56_4 He played a key role in the peace deal and this should continue. he played a key role in the peace deal and this should continue. 96656 test +20180228-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180228-17:39:31_15 You may win elections but you put the future at risk. you may win elections but you put the future at risk. 111014 test +20180228-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180228-17:39:31_12 But today we are focusing on the matter of the judiciary to make it clear that triggering Article 7 in the case of Poland is not directed against the people of Poland. but today we are focusing on the matter of the judiciary to make it clear that triggering article seven in the case of poland is not directed against the people of poland. 111014 test +20180228-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180228-17:39:31_10 No Polish person must ever doubt that they can receive a fair and free trial. There are also other issues we have to address. no polish person must ever doubt that they can receive a fair and free trial. there are also other issues we have to address. 111014 test +20170118-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20170118-12:56:05_3 If you miss that opportunity, we will not have the chance to reform the European elections. if you miss that opportunity we will not have the chance to reform the european elections. 4262 test +20170118-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20170118-12:56:05_1 show them the benefits, communicate the benefits and bring and deliver security at a time of many insecurities. show them the benefits communicate the benefits and bring and deliver security at a time of many insecurities. 4262 test +20170118-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20170118-12:56:05_0 Mr President, I remember very well the years when we worked together in this House, years when there was a real optimism about the European idea and a big engagement for the European project. Like others here, I hope very much that your Presidency can bring back a new dynamic, that it can give hope to the citizens about Europe, mr president i remember very well the years when we worked together in this house years when there was a real optimism about the european idea and a big engagement for the european project. like others here i hope very much that your presidency can bring back a new dynamic that it can give hope to the citizens about europe 4262 test +20170118-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20170118-12:56:05_4 you know that we work with the electoral act from one thousand nine hundred and seventy six which is completely outdated and i hope that your team and especially you and your colleagues can bring that to a positive result. 4262 test +20170612-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170612-18:22:34_6 On the basis of the ambitious design of FP9 we should try to eliminate those gaps completely. on the basis of the ambitious design of fp nine we should try to eliminate those gaps completely. 28269 test +20170612-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170612-18:22:34_5 On the other hand, we must address performance gaps and bring the low performing regions back on track if we want to win. on the other hand we must address performance gaps and bring the low performing regions back on track if we want to win. 28269 test +20090203-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20090203-12:03:19_1 In my view, it is not a good system, but that is the current tool. in my view it is not a good system but that is the current tool. 23806 test +20101215-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20101215-12:25:47_3 It will serve to greatly reduce the democratic deficit between the people and the European Union institutions. Notably, it gives citizens a platform to express and propose ideas for European legislation. it will serve to greatly reduce the democratic deficit between the people and the european union institutions. notably it gives citizens a platform to express and propose ideas for european legislation. 96859 test +20120329-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20120329-10:34:21_7 If we cannot make this cooperation work we will not reap the full benefit of this initiative and our efforts will be in vain. if we cannot make this cooperation work we will not reap the full benefit of this initiative and our efforts will be in vain. 96709 test +20120329-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20120329-10:34:21_3 That strategy is not in place and the Commission has done nothing to live up to Parliament's demands. that strategy is not in place and the commission has done nothing to live up to parliament's demands. 96709 test +20120329-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20120329-10:34:21_5 Let me remind colleagues that in 2008 all three institutions signed a declaration on Communicating Europe in Partnership. let me remind colleagues that in two thousand and eight all three institutions signed a declaration on communicating europe in partnership. 96709 test +20110511-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20110511-14:16:35_3 The EU can make a powerful contribution to the peace and prosperity of our planet. the eu can make a powerful contribution to the peace and prosperity of our planet. 97228 test +20090402-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090402-11:21:45_1 Independently of the adoption of the Ecolabel Regulation, the Commission confirms that it intends to propose a regulation on ecolabelling of fishery products before the end of this year, to be mainly based on criteria for sustainable fishing. independently of the adoption of the ecolabel regulation the commission confirms that it intends to propose a regulation on ecolabelling of fishery products before the end of this year to be mainly based on criteria for sustainable fishing. 23705 test +20090402-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090402-11:44:23_1 without truth and remembrance'. without truth and remembrance'. 23746 test +20090402-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090402-11:44:23_2 I would not like to delete the truth now. i would not like to delete the truth now. 23746 test +20090310-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090310-12:07:16_1 This meant the elimination of the leaders and elites of a nation fighting for its own, and Europe's, freedom. this meant the elimination of the leaders and elites of a nation fighting for its own and europe's freedom. 28300 test +20090310-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090310-12:07:16_2 Four years ago, I asked for a minute's silence to commemorate them, but the House refused. four years ago i asked for a minute's silence to commemorate them but the house refused. 28300 test +20090310-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090310-12:44:50_1 You can declare adopted' or not adopted'. you can declare adopted' or not adopted'. 28300 test +20090310-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090310-12:18:04_3 and add this vote to the list tomorrow when we have a lot of other things to do. and add this vote to the list tomorrow when we have a lot of other things to do. 1370 test +20170201-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170201-15:10:28_2 This issue is already in the pipeline for parliamentary follow up with the High Representative. this issue is already in the pipeline for parliamentary follow up with the high representative. 124996 test +20150114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150114-20:02:01_1 We also do not need to leave the back door open for a retreat, and to go back to business as usual with Russia, just because we can find excuses to do this. we also do not need to leave the back door open for a retreat and to go back to business as usual with russia just because we can find excuses to do this. 124743 test +20150114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150114-20:02:01_7 But to do this, we also need to be firm with the Ukrainians and tell them that they need to implement their reforms. but to do this we also need to be firm with the ukrainians and tell them that they need to implement their reforms. 124743 test +20150114-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20150114-20:02:01_10 So let us not live in an illusion, and let us be realistic, because Ukraine is our strategic interest. so let us not live in an illusion and let us be realistic because ukraine is our strategic interest. 124743 test +20180314-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20180314-11:37:06_1 That is why so many are worried by what is going on in Spain and in Catalonia, your neighbours. that is why so many are worried by what is going on in spain and in catalonia your neighbours. 117477 test +20180314-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20180314-11:37:06_2 For more than four months, elected politicians and civil society leaders have been in prison in pre trial detention for their political activities. for more than four months elected politicians and civil society leaders have been in prison in pre trial detention for their political activities. 117477 test +20180314-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20180314-11:37:06_3 There are political prisoners in Spain, and so I am asking you do we really accept that EU governments repress political dissent through arbitrary detention? there are political prisoners in spain and so i am asking you do we really accept that eu governments repress political dissent through arbitrary detention? 117477 test +20180314-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20180314-11:37:06_4 The Spanish Government imposed direct rule on Catalonia and called regional elections. the spanish government imposed direct rule on catalonia and called regional elections. 117477 test +20180314-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20180314-11:37:06_6 So I am asking you can we allow Member States to suspend democracy? The Taoiseach, your Irish counterpart, told us here that not repression, but dialogue, is the only way out. so i am asking you can we allow member states to suspend democracy? the taoiseach your irish counterpart told us here that not repression but dialogue is the only way out. 117477 test +20180314-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20180314-11:37:06_7 I couldn't agree more. i couldn't agree more. 117477 test +20180417-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20180417-19:33:44_7 the weapons also underpin the very identity of the DPRK and reinforce the authority of Kim Jong un. The fact that they are willing to discuss denuclearisation 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. the weapons also underpin the very identity of the dprk and reinforce the authority of kim jong un. the fact that they are willing to discuss denuclearisation 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. 4556 test +20180417-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20180417-19:33:44_5 Having returned from Asia, I come to this Chamber with the perception that the North Koreans are at last willing to discuss denuclearisation, starting with a freeze. having returned from asia i come to this chamber with the perception that the north koreans are at last willing to discuss denuclearisation starting with a freeze. 4556 test +20110704-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20110704-17:33:07_4 and amplified losses from the collapse of the housing bubble. and amplified losses from the collapse of the housing bubble. 4429 test +20140402-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140402-23:01:47_1 At the same time, we should remember that the operators, players and actors in this sector have created a market without too much regulation of their business model. at the same time we should remember that the operators players and actors in this sector have created a market without too much regulation of their business model. 107385 test +20140402-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140402-23:01:47_4 I especially oppose defining the level of MIFs for domestic transactions, which I think should remain in the jurisdiction of national decision making. i especially oppose defining the level of mifs for domestic transactions which i think should remain in the jurisdiction of national decision making. 107385 test +20140402-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20140402-23:01:47_6 Firstly, data protection procedures should be in line with the opinions of the European Data Protection Supervisor. firstly data protection procedures should be in line with the opinions of the european data protection supervisor. 107385 test +20180228-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180228-20:47:29_1 I am very happy that we are talking about transparency and we share the interest of the Commission in transparency, but I must say that the more I listen to the Vice President, the more confused I get. i am very happy that we are talking about transparency and we share the interest of the commission in transparency but i must say that the more i listen to the vice president the more confused i get. 96748 test +20180228-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180228-20:47:29_2 You enter into the register, rightfully so, that you meet a lobbyist. you enter into the register rightfully so that you meet a lobbyist. 96748 test +20180228-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180228-20:47:29_5 This is all very contradictory. this is all very contradictory. 96748 test +20180228-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20180228-20:47:29_8 So I think we need far more clarity than you have given, and at this hour it is quite normal that the people who are spokespersons for their Groups are here, but not the entire Parliament. so i think we need far more clarity than you have given and at this hour it is quite normal that the people who are spokespersons for their groups are here but not the entire parliament. 96748 test +20170518-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170518-09:56:44_1 We have to make sure that the entire Union is able to benefit from the economic development, and a transition to a sustainable society and social equality, which the cohesion policy helps promote. we have to make sure that the entire union is able to benefit from the economic development and a transition to a sustainable society and social equality which the cohesion policy helps promote. 183338 test +20170518-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170518-09:56:44_2 However, a key aspect that we believe is lacking is synergies between the Cohesion Fund and the non cohesion funds, such as the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, which is a programme that helps promote excellent research projects all over Europe, even though there have been some challenges for some parts of the Union to fully participate in this programme. however a key aspect that we believe is lacking is synergies between the cohesion fund and the non cohesion funds such as the framework programme for research and innovation which is a programme that helps promote excellent research projects all over europe even though there have been some challenges for some parts of the union to fully participate in this programme. 183338 test +20170518-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170518-09:56:44_3 One goal of the cohesion policy is to work as a tool in order to foster excellence so that the regional fund can become the region's stairway to excellence and better participation in the research programme, which would benefit the whole of Europe. one goal of the cohesion policy is to work as a tool in order to foster excellence so that the regional fund can become the region's stairway to excellence and better participation in the research programme which would benefit the whole of europe. 183338 test +20170518-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170518-09:56:44_4 This is something that the Commission is trying to promote with a tool for smart specialisation strategies. this is something that the commission is trying to promote with a tool for smart specialisation strategies. 183338 test +20170518-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170518-09:56:44_5 This is a good start and I call on all stakeholders involved to improve the synergies in the next programme periods so that all this nice talk on synergies can actually become a reality. this is a good start and i call on all stakeholders involved to improve the synergies in the next programme periods so that all this nice talk on synergies can actually become a reality. 183338 test +20170315-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20170315-20:03:23_1 What Europe needs is a closer integration in intelligence and law enforcement. what europe needs is a closer integration in intelligence and law enforcement. 96656 test +20170315-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20170315-20:03:23_3 How can we protect European institutions and values from Russia's hybrid warfare if each Member State works on the basis of its own intelligence? how can we protect european institutions and values from russia's hybrid warfare if each member state works on the basis of its own intelligence? 96656 test +20170315-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20170315-20:03:23_5 How can we plan a common military or civilian mission if there is no shared assessment of the situation on the ground? how can we plan a common military or civilian mission if there is no shared assessment of the situation on the ground? 96656 test +20171115-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20171115-13:48:45_1 That is why I am pleased to be voting in favour of this motion, and we should all be committed to a stronger, more democratic and more successful Eastern neighbourhood to the European Union. that is why i am pleased to be voting in favour of this motion and we should all be committed to a stronger more democratic and more successful eastern neighbourhood to the european union. 188622 test +20171115-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20171115-13:48:45_2 But at the same time, we should not try to 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 to 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. 188622 test +20120509-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120509-17:38:03_2 However, the way to a European single market for mobile communication, which has to be our ultimate goal, is still far from being reached. however the way to a european single market for mobile communication which has to be our ultimate goal is still far from being reached. 96859 test +20120509-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120509-17:38:03_4 they represent an actual impediment to the free competition among network operators that would lead to better services, lower prices, more consumption and more growth in the European Union. they represent an actual impediment to the free competition among network operators that would lead to better services lower prices more consumption and more growth in the european union. 96859 test +20120509-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120509-17:38:03_5 the biggest improvement that this new regulation will bring in terms of benefits for the european citizen is the significant cut in the price of data services. this was a top priority for the s d group and i am pleased that such an important point has been agreed upon. 96859 test +20130415-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20130415-22:06:51_1 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, the 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 the rule of law and human rights in russia. 97230 test +20101020-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20101020-12:45:56_2 In the European External Action Service section, these concern notably the budgeting of the in the european external action service section these concern notably the budgeting of the. 96782 test +20101020-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20101020-12:45:56_14 eighty six three hundred and eighty nine five hundred and twenty one eight hundred and thirty three nine hundred and ninety seven nine hundred and ninety eight nine hundred and ninety nine one thousand and sixteen one thousand and eighteen one thousand and twenty one one thousand and twenty two 96782 test +20101020-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20101020-12:45:56_8 19 the words other than the United States' should be deleted from the heading and the remarks, as decided by the Committee on Budgets. one the words other than the united states' should be deleted from the heading and the remarks as decided by the committee on budgets. 96782 test +20101020-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20101020-12:45:56_6 For the agencies, the remarks following certain agencies' budget lines will be technically adjusted to make them consistent with the final figures adopted. for the agencies the remarks following certain agencies' budget lines will be technically adjusted to make them consistent with the final figures adopted. 96782 test +20101020-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20101020-12:45:56_0 Mr President, in the Committee on Budgets, we voted on more than 1 amendments to the 2011 draft budget. Inevitably, there are some technical adjustments that should be voted in the plenary. mr president in the committee on budgets we voted on more than one six hundred amendments to the two thousand and eleven draft budget. inevitably there are some technical adjustments that should be voted in the plenary. 96782 test +20101020-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20101020-12:45:56_1 As far as the integration of Letter of amendment No 1 for 2011 in 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. as far as the integration of letter of amendment no one for two thousand and eleven in 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. 96782 test +20160707-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20160707-11:21:40_2 High representatives of the government also participated in the event. high representatives of the government also participated in the event. 97019 test +20170706-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170706-10:42:49_3 For Beijing, China's best known political prisoner and civil rights campaigner is simply a criminal, but for Chinese civil society and human rights defenders he has been the greatest source of inspiration in their peaceful struggle for democratic reform in Communist China. for beijing china's best known political prisoner and civil rights campaigner is simply a criminal but for chinese civil society and human rights defenders he has been the greatest source of inspiration in their peaceful struggle for democratic reform in communist china. 39726 test +20170706-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170706-10:42:49_4 He continues to be a source of inspiration for all of us who have embraced human rights, the rule of law and democracy and rejected every form of totalitarianism. he continues to be a source of inspiration for all of us who have embraced human rights the rule of law and democracy and rejected every form of totalitarianism. 39726 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090424-11:51:55_1 Together with a delegation of four Members of this House, I visited Camp Ashraf in October last year and met with American, Iraqi and UN officials there. together with a delegation of four members of this house i visited camp ashraf in october last year and met with american iraqi and un officials there. 4439 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090424-11:51:55_6 Iraqi troops have been preventing entry of families of Ashraf residents, parliamentary delegations, human rights organisations, lawyers, journalists and even doctors to the camp, and do not allow many logistical materials to get into Ashraf. iraqi troops have been preventing entry of families of ashraf residents parliamentary delegations human rights organisations lawyers journalists and even doctors to the camp and do not allow many logistical materials to get into ashraf. 4439 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090424-11:51:55_8 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 ashraf residents. 4439 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090424-11:51:55_4 The Iranian supreme leader, in an official announcement at the end of February, asked the visiting Iraqi President to implement the mutual agreement to close down Camp Ashraf and expel all its residents from Iraq. the iranian supreme leader in an official announcement at the end of february asked the visiting iraqi president to implement the mutual agreement to close down camp ashraf and expel all its residents from iraq. 4439 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090424-11:51:55_2 They all reinforced our concern for the legal status of Ashraf's residents, because its security was transferred from American troops to Iraqi forces at the beginning of this year. they all reinforced our concern for the legal status of ashraf's residents because its security was transferred from american troops to iraqi forces at the beginning of this year. 4439 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090424-11:48:27_18 Every one of them was interviewed, outside Ashraf. every one of them was interviewed outside ashraf. 4508 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090424-11:48:27_2 After the Anglo American military invasion in Iraq, the Iranians who live there in exile got a guarantee of protection from Iran. after the anglo american military invasion in iraq the iranians who live there in exile got a guarantee of protection from iran. 4508 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090424-11:48:27_14 So we must send a united message, without amendments that would undermine and weaken this resolution, which only covers the humanitarian issues of Ashraf residents. so we must send a united message without amendments that would undermine and weaken this resolution which only covers the humanitarian issues of ashraf residents. 4508 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090424-11:48:27_8 The only answer was that the Council had not discussed this matter. the only answer was that the council had not discussed this matter. 4508 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090424-11:48:27_12 This text is a joint text, adopted by most political groups, and it is balanced. this text is a joint text adopted by most political groups and it is balanced. 4508 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090424-11:48:27_13 It wants to send a strong message to the Iraqi Government that the rights of these 3 people in Ashraf, including 1 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 four hundred people in ashraf including one zero women cannot be violated because of the pressures of the mullahs in iran. 4508 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090424-11:48:27_1 That dictatorship not only forces the inhabitants to live in conformity with its religious standards but also tries to kill everyone who does not conform to its system. The consequence is that many Iranians have to live in exile, not only in Europe but also in the neighbouring countries. that dictatorship not only forces the inhabitants to live in conformity with its religious standards but also tries to kill everyone who does not conform to its system. the consequence is that many iranians have to live in exile not only in europe but also in the neighbouring countries. 4508 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090424-11:48:27_11 Today, our Parliament is paying special attention to the current situation by adopting a resolution only on Ashraf. today our parliament is paying special attention to the current situation by adopting a resolution only on ashraf. 4508 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090424-11:57:32_2 The Iraqi Government has repeatedly requested different countries, including many EU Member States, to receive them, and we have not agreed. the iraqi government has repeatedly requested different countries including many eu member states to receive them and we have not agreed. 4522 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090424-11:57:32_8 Two thousand of these people have registered themselves with the High Commissioner for Refugees, hoping to be transferred to other countries ready to accept them, and for several years now the Iraqi Government has been working closely with UNHCR asking other countries to accept them. Dear colleagues, this is the business of Iraq. two thousand of these people have registered themselves with the high commissioner for refugees hoping to be transferred to other countries ready to accept them and for several years now the iraqi government has been working closely with unhcr asking other countries to accept them. dear colleagues this is the business of iraq. 4522 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090424-11:57:32_7 The families of the victims in Iraq cannot forget this fact, and the Iraqi Constitution does not permit the presence of groups such as the NKO or the PKK on Iraqi soil. the families of the victims in iraq cannot forget this fact and the iraqi constitution does not permit the presence of groups such as the nko or the pkk on iraqi soil. 4522 test +20090424-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090424-11:57:32_9 The sovereignty of Iraq is at stake, and we should place our trust in this democratically elected Government of Iraq. the sovereignty of iraq is at stake and we should place our trust in this democratically elected government of iraq. 4522 test +20170912-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20170912-09:28:55_6 but we need to go beyond that. In the ITRE Committee we are committed to developing better connectivity throughout Europe, better coordination of the radio spectrum, for example, which is very important, and to stimulate investments in the high capacity networks across the continent. So if you would like to fight for a more inclusive Europe, let us go forward. Even if it is a great success, we should not stop but we need to go beyond that. in the itre committee we are committed to developing better connectivity throughout europe better coordination of the radio spectrum for example which is very important and to stimulate investments in the high capacity networks across the continent. so if you would like to fight for a more inclusive europe let us go forward. even if it is a great success we should not stop 28269 test +20170912-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20170912-09:28:55_1 very complicated because there was great political support for the idea. very complicated because there was great political support for the idea. 28269 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170703-21:55:52_19 Zero risk weights for government bonds strongly influence buyers' market demand by banks in favour of government bonds and are a great impediment in disentangling sovereign debt crisis from banking crisis. zero risk weights for government bonds strongly influence buyers' market demand by banks in favour of government bonds and are a great impediment in disentangling sovereign debt crisis from banking crisis. 124820 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170703-21:55:52_13 Parliament is also appealing to national lawmakers to distinguish clearly higher risk or lower liquidity assets from those assets which are eligible for UCITS type covered bonds, leaving SME credits, infrastructure investments and consumer credits to a new instrument which, as I have said, would be called European secured notes. parliament is also appealing to national lawmakers to distinguish clearly higher risk or lower liquidity assets from those assets which are eligible for ucits type covered bonds leaving sme credits infrastructure investments and consumer credits to a new instrument which as i have said would be called european secured notes. 124820 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170703-21:55:52_15 Moreover, the European Union's covered bond framework could then be a sort of gold standard for developing covered bond markets world wide and could open up the EU capital market for issuers in third countries which make use of this efficient debt instrument, provided they have developed a comparable institutional framework. moreover the european union's covered bond framework could then be a sort of gold standard for developing covered bond markets world wide and could open up the eu capital market for issuers in third countries which make use of this efficient debt instrument provided they have developed a comparable institutional framework. 124820 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170703-21:55:52_6 This preferential treatment is only justified if the collateral quality is high, so the first factor that I have mentioned is indeed satisfied. this preferential treatment is only justified if the collateral quality is high so the first factor that i have mentioned is indeed satisfied. 124820 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170703-21:55:52_2 This success relies on basically two factors. this success relies on basically two factors. 124820 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170703-21:55:52_4 The second factor is institutional institutionally the success relies on the existence of a legal and supervisory framework, such as dual recourse, segregation of cover pools and special public supervision. the second factor is institutional institutionally the success relies on the existence of a legal and supervisory framework such as dual recourse segregation of cover pools and special public supervision. 124820 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170703-21:55:52_14 Expanding the institutional environment to these riskier or less liquid classes of assets would be growth enhancing, we believe, and would serve the objectives of the Capital Markets Union. expanding the institutional environment to these riskier or less liquid classes of assets would be growth enhancing we believe and would serve the objectives of the capital markets union. 124820 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170703-21:55:52_16 However, we insist that EU legislation be principles based. however we insist that eu legislation be principles based. 124820 test +20170703-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20170703-21:55:52_18 To conclude, what remains to be done, and what this report is silent on, is to remove the market distortions which set CBs at a competitive disadvantage vis vis government bonds. to conclude what remains to be done and what this report is silent on is to remove the market distortions which set cbs at a competitive disadvantage vis vis government bonds. 124820 test +20171212-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20171212-17:33:47_1 It should be about defending our borders and providing peace and security. it should be about defending our borders and providing peace and security. 96937 test +20171212-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20171212-17:33:47_4 Of course, if it is not possible for NATO to act for whatever political reason, we should be able to act ourselves. of course if it is not possible for nato to act for whatever political reason we should be able to act ourselves. 96937 test +20171212-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20171212-17:33:47_5 That is also in the defence of our interests. But again, let's try to get on one line with NATO, that is the best option. that is also in the defence of our interests. but again let's try to get on one line with nato that is the best option. 96937 test +20171212-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20171212-17:33:47_6 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 Kyiv or from Georgia, or from Moldova that is 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 kyiv or from georgia or from moldova that is a different way a different angle. 96937 test +20171212-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20171212-17:33:47_7 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 is directly on our border, so we have a specific extra interest and therefore we should put our money where our mouth is. 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 is directly on our border so we have a specific extra interest and therefore we should put our money where our mouth is. 96937 test +20171212-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20171212-17:33:47_8 We should really invest and, again, those countries which would like to be members of the European Union should also adopt our views about security and defence. we should really invest and again those countries which would like to be members of the european union should also adopt our views about security and defence. 96937 test +20150527-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150527-21:33:28_6 in india it is illegal for girls under eighteen to be married yet unicef estimates that around forty seven of girls in india were married before they turned. eighteen simply changing the law is not enough information awareness and education campaigns are crucially important to stamp out this terrible practice. 5846 test +20150527-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150527-21:33:28_0 Mr President, earlier this year Malawi, to its very great credit, banned forced child marriage. mr president earlier this year malawi to its very great credit banned forced child marriage. 5846 test +20150527-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150527-21:33:28_4 Memory herself has said, 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 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. 5846 test +20150527-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150527-21:33:28_2 One of the leading campaigners for this tremendous change was an 18 year old woman called Memory Banda, who started her advocacy on the issue when her own sister was married at the age of 11 to a man in his early thirties. one of the leading campaigners for this tremendous change was an eighteen year old woman called memory banda who started her advocacy on the issue when her own sister was married at the age of eleven to a man in his early thirties. 5846 test +20150527-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150527-21:33:28_5 However, passing laws is not the end of the story, for even when child marriage is illegal it is still common. ' however passing laws is not the end of the story for even when child marriage is illegal it is still common. 5846 test +20150527-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150527-21:33:28_1 This was a tremendous victory in a country which has one of the highest rates of forced child marriage in the world. this was a tremendous victory in a country which has one of the highest rates of forced child marriage in the world. 5846 test +20150527-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150527-21:41:31_6 This modern—day form of slavery is on the rise, and the EU has 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 modernday form of slavery is on the rise and the eu has 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. 124964 test +20150527-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150527-21:41:31_2 UK law imposes a maximum sentence of seven years on the perpetrators of this crime, and it is simply not a strong enough deterrent. uk law imposes a maximum sentence of seven years on the perpetrators of this crime and it is simply not a strong enough deterrent. 124964 test +20150527-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150527-21:41:31_3 Girls are afraid to speak out, others dismiss it as a cultural practice, and our social services in England, the police and 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 and the politicians dare not speak up for fear of being labelled racist. 124964 test +20150527-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150527-21:41:31_1 It is happening across Europe, and the silence surrounding it has many parallels with the exploitation and trafficking of young girls across many towns in northern England. it is happening across europe and the silence surrounding it has many parallels with the exploitation and trafficking of young girls across many towns in northern england. 124964 test +20090311-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090311-10:26:44_19 The time has come not to accept new demarcation lines between those who have been members of the European Union for many years and those who came to the European Union with a promise that this would be a better time for ordinary the time has come not to accept new demarcation lines between those who have been members of the european union for many years and those who came to the european union with a promise that this would be a better time for ordinary 28149 test +20090311-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090311-10:26:44_20 people. Let us now avoid new economic demarcation lines between the new ones and the old people. let us now avoid new economic demarcation lines between the new ones and the old 28149 test +20090311-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090311-10:26:44_17 lose. It is not about getting better times next year this is a fundamental world crisis that we need to take seriously. lose. it is not about getting better times next year this is a fundamental world crisis that we need to take seriously. 28149 test +20090311-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090311-10:26:44_11 My point is the following in a few weeks, you will meet Mr Obama, the new President of the United States. my point is the following in a few weeks you will meet mr obama the new president of the united states. 28149 test +20090311-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090311-10:26:44_16 effort. If we do not do that, we will effort. if we do not do that we will 28149 test +20090311-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090311-10:26:44_3 When you talk about automatic stabilisers, it is already in the prognosis. when you talk about automatic stabilisers it is already in the prognosis. 28149 test +20090311-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090311-10:26:44_14 half. How could you imagine that Europe would put itself in a position where we are the ones who are doing less than our American friends, and where we are the ones who are demanding more of our American friends? How could you imagine respect for the European half. how could you imagine that europe would put itself in a position where we are the ones who are doing less than our american friends and where we are the ones who are demanding more of our american friends? how could you imagine respect for the european 28149 test +20090311-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090311-10:26:44_12 He is coming with an investment package he is coming with an investment package 28149 test +20090311-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090311-11:11:51_1 The thrust of these reports, the amendments that will be presented by the Socialist Members to improve them, and also I think today's debate, show very clearly that there are distinctive policies distinctive right wing and Socialist policies towards the crisis. the thrust of these reports the amendments that will be presented by the socialist members to improve them and also i think today's debate show very clearly that there are distinctive policies distinctive right wing and socialist policies towards the crisis. 39318 test +20090311-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090311-11:11:51_3 we need to take some technical measures and things will calm down by themselves and we must express our sympathy to the people who will be hit. we need to take some technical measures and things will calm down by themselves and we must express our sympathy to the people who will be hit. 39318 test +20090311-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090311-11:11:51_4 The Socialist position is much more complex. the socialist position is much more complex. 39318 test +20090311-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090311-11:11:51_5 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 the speculation that 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 the speculation that has led us to this financial crisis. 39318 test +20130522-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20130522-08:45:36_5 It allows for 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 for 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. 23866 test +20120118-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20120118-17:38:51_6 It is outrageous to see a government in Romania using the police and the secret service to intimidate political opponents, restrict civil liberties and falsify elections. it is outrageous to see a government in romania using the police and the secret service to intimidate political opponents restrict civil liberties and falsify elections. 97228 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090218-16:42:29_19 By working together, by acting together, we define who we by working together by acting together we define who we 36692 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090218-16:42:29_42 you look. It is a very important concept of symbiosis between political, civilian and security aspects of you look. it is a very important concept of symbiosis between political civilian and security aspects of 36692 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090218-16:42:29_53 representative. We have to deliver and to deliver in a representative. we have to deliver and to deliver in a 36692 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090218-16:42:29_1 I think that it is becoming a tradition once a year to hold this debate and I am very happy to participate. i think that it is becoming a tradition once a year to hold this debate and i am very happy to participate. 36692 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090218-16:37:31_25 important important 4256 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090218-16:37:31_19 That gives us a unique tool in peacemaking. that gives us a unique tool in peacemaking. 4256 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090218-18:07:17_9 We would like the European Union to support this kind of agenda, knowing that President Obama has ambitions. we would like the european union to support this kind of agenda knowing that president obama has ambitions. 1952 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090218-17:38:18_3 Europe's competitive advantage should be based on knowledge and innovation. europe's competitive advantage should be based on knowledge and innovation. 34720 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090218-17:38:18_4 This should be nurtured and supported by all of us. this should be nurtured and supported by all of us. 34720 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090218-17:38:18_5 In an effective security strategy, our European forces should have access to equipment and resources of the highest quality. in an effective security strategy our european forces should have access to equipment and resources of the highest quality. 34720 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090218-17:38:18_6 While the United States spends trillions of dollars on security, we in Europe are slow or idle in developing our own strategy. while the united states spends trillions of dollars on security we in europe are slow or idle in developing our own strategy. 34720 test +20160913-0900-PLENARY-22-en_20160913-23:40:33_2 The EU has an important role to play in addressing this issue as Europe is currently a destination market for trafficking, in transit to other regions, as well as being, for some species, the source region for illegal trade. The EU is a part of the problem, but also a big part of the solution. the eu has an important role to play in addressing this issue as europe is currently a destination market for trafficking in transit to other regions as well as being for some species the source region for illegal trade. the eu is a part of the problem but also a big part of the solution. 124851 test +20160913-0900-PLENARY-22-en_20160913-23:40:33_3 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 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 124851 test +20160913-0900-PLENARY-22-en_20160913-23:40:33_4 is to reinforce the global partnership against wildlife trafficking by using diplomatic tools and trade policy in relation with the key source transit and consumer countries. is to reinforce the global partnership against wildlife trafficking by using diplomatic tools and trade policy in relation with the key source transit and consumer countries. 124851 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-20:50:31_5 What is perhaps more important for the European Union is that this economic integration will, hopefully, lead to political integration. what is perhaps more important for the european union is that this economic integration will hopefully lead to political integration. 96785 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-20:50:31_1 It has the potential to become a milestone in our relations with the Eastern Partnership countries. it has the potential to become a milestone in our relations with the eastern partnership countries. 96785 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-20:50:31_8 So thank you very much, Commissioner, for your efforts and for the work you have done. so thank you very much commissioner for your efforts and for the work you have done. 96785 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-20:50:31_4 Ukraine has been an honest member of the WTO since 2008 and will be an honest partner of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. ukraine has been an honest member of the wto since two thousand and eight and will be an honest partner of the deep and comprehensive free trade agreement. 96785 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-20:29:44_0 Madam President, I wish to focus my remarks on the European Neighbourhood Policy in relation to the Middle East peace process. madam president i wish to focus my remarks on the european neighbourhood policy in relation to the middle east peace process. 112071 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-20:29:44_1 I welcome very much the resumption of talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians and sincerely hope that they will succeed. i welcome very much the resumption of talks between the israelis and the palestinians and sincerely hope that they will succeed. 112071 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-20:29:44_3 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. 112071 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-20:29:44_4 That is why the EU guidelines on the eligibility for EU grants, which specifically exclude Israeli entities in Palestinian territories, must be implemented in full. that is why the eu guidelines on the eligibility for eu grants which specifically exclude israeli entities in palestinian territories must be implemented in full. 112071 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-20:29:44_5 The EU should not give in to pressure to dilute these guidelines. the eu should not give in to pressure to dilute these guidelines. 112071 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-20:29:44_7 I welcome the fact that the report also highlights the rights of minorities within Israel, especially the Arab Israeli and Bedouin communities, and I hope the Israeli authorities take note of the contents of this report and work towards addressing these concerns. i welcome the fact that the report also highlights the rights of minorities within israel especially the arab israeli and bedouin communities and i hope the israeli authorities take note of the contents of this report and work towards addressing these concerns. 112071 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-19:58:22_3 For Moldova, the negotiations for an agreement were finalised in June, and recently the country has overturned the gay propaganda ban, a move which distinguishes it from its eastern neighbour. for moldova the negotiations for an agreement were finalised in june and recently the country has overturned the gay propaganda ban a move which distinguishes it from its eastern neighbour. 2155 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-19:58:22_4 Georgia achieved a peaceful transition of power in parliamentary elections and prepares to elect a new president this month, which I hope will give an impetus to reform by ending the difficult period of cohabitation. georgia achieved a peaceful transition of power in parliamentary elections and prepares to elect a new president this month which i hope will give an impetus to reform by ending the difficult period of cohabitation. 2155 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-19:58:22_5 Ukraine has shown its willingness to meet our concerns through the mediation of Pat Cox and Aleksander Kwaśniewski. ukraine has shown its willingness to meet our concerns through the mediation of pat cox and aleksander kwaniewski. 2155 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-19:58:22_7 But neither our eastern neighbours nor we should rest on our laurels. We must continue the hard work towards the goals we share, and that is why Moldova must engage more actively in political reform and focus on anti corruption efforts but neither our eastern neighbours nor we should rest on our laurels. we must continue the hard work towards the goals we share and that is why moldova must engage more actively in political reform and focus on anti corruption efforts; 2155 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-19:58:22_8 why Georgia must continue the reforms of its judicial system and its work on minority rights why georgia must continue the reforms of its judicial system and its work on minority rights; 2155 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-19:58:22_9 why the Union, and in particular the Commission, should work hard to finalise the legal texts so they can be signed as soon as possible why the union and in particular the commission should work hard to finalise the legal texts so they can be signed as soon as possible; 2155 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-19:58:22_10 and why the Member States and Parliament must put the interests of the people first and not slip into party political infighting. Russia's pressure on our eastern partners and now on one of our Member States must be resisted at all costs, for as this process shows President Putin is on the wrong side of history. and why the member states and parliament must put the interests of the people first and not slip into party political infighting. russia's pressure on our eastern partners and now on one of our member states must be resisted at all costs for as this process shows president putin is on the wrong side of history. 2155 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-19:58:22_11 Lithuania's Presidency can score a success at this summit, and I hope that Commissioner Füle has kept a good diary so that he can publish an interesting memoir. lithuania's presidency can score a success at this summit and i hope that commissioner fle has kept a good diary so that he can publish an interesting memoir. 2155 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-20:15:53_1 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, Kiev and 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 kiev and moscow and we want 107973 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20131022-20:15:53_2 the commitment to democratic reform of Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia and other members to not be 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. the commitment to democratic reform of ukraine moldova georgia and other members to not be 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. 107973 test +20170913-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20170913-17:39:22_3 These provisions ensure barrier—free journeys for everyone and would fundamentally improve the lives of disabled people. So please, fellow Members, vote for the Transport Committee and the Green amendments tomorrow. these provisions ensure barrierfree journeys for everyone and would fundamentally improve the lives of disabled people. so please fellow members vote for the transport committee and the green amendments tomorrow. 102931 test +20170913-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20170913-18:12:02_2 older people and people carrying strollers. We also insist on including built environment related to the provision of goods and services. older people and people carrying strollers. we also insist on including built environment related to the provision of goods and services. 28619 test +20181023-0900-PLENARY-en_20181023-20:17:59_0 I think it is very clear that this mechanism should be fit for all Member States and, from time to time, we will check everything in all the Member States. i think it is very clear that this mechanism should be fit for all member states and from time to time we will check everything in all the member states. 96932 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131023-12:13:36_0 Madam President, with the agreement of all the political groups I propose that tomorrow's session start at madam president with the agreement of all the political groups i propose that tomorrow's session start at. 96957 test +20131023-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20131023-12:12:49_0 Madam President, the electronic link between the amendments to the budget did not work in the system when we prepared the vote today. madam president the electronic link between the amendments to the budget did not work in the system when we prepared the vote today. 28139 test +20131121-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20131121-15:59:42_7 To conclude, football is an essential element to conclude football is an essential element; None test +20131121-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20131121-15:59:42_9 I declare particular interest on this matter. i declare particular interest on this matter. None test +20131121-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20131121-15:51:47_2 The World Cup stadia and other construction sites have shone a light on what Amnesty International has called the widespread and routine abuse of migrant workers'. the world cup stadia and other construction sites have shone a light on what amnesty international has called the widespread and routine abuse of migrant workers'. 112014 test +20131121-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20131121-15:51:47_3 The Qatari Government and the football authorities must take notice. the qatari government and the football authorities must take notice. 112014 test +20131121-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20131121-15:51:47_4 The world will not stand idly by while people work and even die as slaves to build a venue for one of our greatest sporting competitions. the world will not stand idly by while people work and even die as slaves to build a venue for one of our greatest sporting competitions. 112014 test +20160706-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20160706-22:05:22_7 As it is today, banks put capital aside as a buffer against losses. as it is today banks put capital aside as a buffer against losses. 96705 test +20160706-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20160706-22:05:22_11 Firstly, 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. firstly 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. 96705 test +20160706-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20160706-22:05:22_6 For example, it fits very poorly in the country I come from, Denmark, where we rely strongly on a system of low risk mortgage loans. for example it fits very poorly in the country i come from denmark where we rely strongly on a system of low risk mortgage loans. 96705 test +20160706-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20160706-22:05:22_4 New capital flows will lead to a higher cost of capital for banks and mortgage banks heavily involved in low risk lending. new capital flows will lead to a higher cost of capital for banks and mortgage banks heavily involved in low risk lending. 96705 test +20160706-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20160706-22:05:22_14 Therefore, let me stress that it is important that the EU stay strong and focused and that we do not adopt the Basel rules just for the sake of adopting rules. therefore let me stress that it is important that the eu stay strong and focused and that we do not adopt the basel rules just for the sake of adopting rules. 96705 test +20160706-0900-PLENARY-21-en_20160706-22:05:22_2 Therefore I share the concern of my colleagues regarding the expected recommendation of the Basel Committee on capital flows. Mr Ferber said this evening it is good for the US, bad for Europe. I sincerely hope that the Commission will not take into account that one size fits all'. therefore i share the concern of my colleagues regarding the expected recommendation of the basel committee on capital flows. mr ferber said this evening it is good for the us bad for europe. i sincerely hope that the commission will not take into account that one size fits all'. 96705 test +20141113-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20141113-09:16:43_3 I do hope that the age of geopolitical carve outs of countries and territories has forever come to an end in Europe, and then nobody can possibly oppose the free will of free people democratically represented. From a more purely economic point of view, 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 then nobody can possibly oppose the free will of free people democratically represented. from a more purely economic point of view the agreement and the dcfta bit in it opens a whole world of opportunity for the moldovan economy. 124789 test +20141113-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20141113-09:16:43_4 It will have access to the biggest market on the planet. it will have access to the biggest market on the planet. 124789 test +20141113-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20141113-09:16:43_5 It will create incentives for FDI flows into the Moldovan economy, which should be transformed, modernised, evolved towards a high value added type of economy. it will create incentives for fdi flows into the moldovan economy which should be transformed modernised evolved towards a high value added type of economy. 124789 test +20141113-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20141113-09:16:43_6 The transformation of institutions provided for by the DCFTA will also create a more stable environment for Moldovan businesses, for Moldovan citizens the transformation of institutions provided for by the dcfta will also create a more stable environment for moldovan businesses for moldovan citizens; 124789 test +20120315-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120315-15:54:39_0 Madam President, peaceful and non violent means are the only way to achieve a sustainable solution in the Israeli Palestinian conflict. madam president peaceful and non violent means are the only way to achieve a sustainable solution in the israeli palestinian conflict. 96682 test +20120315-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120315-15:54:39_2 This controversial technical issue should be resolved in that Committee as well, and between those parties. this controversial technical issue should be resolved in that committee as well and between those parties. 96682 test +20180312-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20180312-22:48:13_2 The recent decision to prohibit the use of minority languages as a tool of instruction in secondary schools is a flagrant violation of these basic principles of the EU. the recent decision to prohibit the use of minority languages as a tool of instruction in secondary schools is a flagrant violation of these basic principles of the eu. 191695 test +20130116-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20130116-20:35:32_11 And a few years ago, through a landmark agreement which entered into force in 2009, all the five republics of Central Asia banished nuclear weapons from their territories. and a few years ago through a landmark agreement which entered into force in two thousand and nine all the five republics of central asia banished nuclear weapons from their territories. 97228 test +20170214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170214-17:09:02_10 Five, we should return to the Geneva format with the EU as such and America. five we should return to the geneva format with the eu as such and america. 28297 test +20170214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170214-17:09:02_6 First on Russia's policy to the EU, which 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's policy to the eu which 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. 28297 test +20170214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170214-17:09:02_3 it is external aggression. it is external aggression. 28297 test +20170214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170214-17:09:02_7 We need a revision of the Minsk paradigm that should lead to the following actions in seven points. Stop futile appeals to Russia to influence their militants under their command. we need a revision of the minsk paradigm that should lead to the following actions in seven points. stop futile appeals to russia to influence their militants under their command. 28297 test +20170214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170214-16:47:35_6 We have sanctions, they should be continued, but it is also possible that if Russia goes on in this way we will increase the sanctions and have more smart sanctions against Russia. we have sanctions they should be continued but it is also possible that if russia goes on in this way we will increase the sanctions and have more smart sanctions against russia. 96937 test +20170214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170214-16:47:35_7 Russia is active not only in Ukraine, as we know, but also in Georgia. It is active in a cyber way in the Baltic States, so this is the Russian policy. russia is active not only in ukraine as we know but also in georgia. it is active in a cyber way in the baltic states so this is the russian policy. 96937 test +20170214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170214-16:47:35_10 So I hope that this will be completed in the foreseeable future, which means maybe two or three months. so i hope that this will be completed in the foreseeable future which means maybe two or three months. 96937 test +20170214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170214-16:47:35_12 And again, we have to be tough because Russia has to know that there is no alternative for it but to withdraw from Ukraine, to give up Crimea and to engage with us in a normal way, and I hope that the United States is at our side. and again we have to be tough because russia has to know that there is no alternative for it but to withdraw from ukraine to give up crimea and to engage with us in a normal way and i hope that the united states is at our side. 96937 test +20170214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170214-16:47:35_15 Let us see what the real signal is. let us see what the real signal is. 96937 test +20120328-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20120328-21:02:37_3 In this respect a clear demarcation line should be drawn between the attributions of the chairman of the board and the chief executive officer. in this respect a clear demarcation line should be drawn between the attributions of the chairman of the board and the chief executive officer. 39722 test +20120328-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20120328-21:02:37_5 Such qualifications are necessary because it is the board that selects the officers and furthermore watches over their activity in order to report to shareholders and supervisors. such qualifications are necessary because it is the board that selects the officers and furthermore watches over their activity in order to report to shareholders and supervisors. 39722 test +20120328-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20120328-21:02:37_11 Shareholders should receive the same amount of information from the company, irrespective of their stake. shareholders should receive the same amount of information from the company irrespective of their stake. 39722 test +20120328-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20120328-21:02:37_14 Risk behaviour should be approved by the board and publicly disclosed, and the bonuses of officers should be linked more to long term results in order to discourage risky behaviour that endangers the company in the long run. risk behaviour should be approved by the board and publicly disclosed and the bonuses of officers should be linked more to long term results in order to discourage risky behaviour that endangers the company in the long run. 39722 test +20140402-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140402-16:41:26_1 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 the developments on the Internet are taking a very high, 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 the developments on the internet are taking a very high rapid flight. 96910 test +20140402-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20140402-16:41:26_4 The impact of the definition of specialised services is going to be enormous, and I very much fear that the definition in both the compromises is not very clear, nor is the impact. the impact of the definition of specialised services is going to be enormous and i very much fear that the definition in both the compromises is not very clear nor is the impact. 96910 test +20141112-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20141112-17:21:34_2 All I was saying is that the US Administration at the moment is a lame duck as the result of the elections, putting the Administration opposite Congress. all i was saying is that the us administration at the moment is a lame duck as the result of the elections putting the administration opposite congress. 28266 test +20141112-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20141112-17:21:34_3 I am afraid that the European Union will also become an administrative lame duck because there are these dark clouds hanging over the administration. i am afraid that the european union will also become an administrative lame duck because there are these dark clouds hanging over the administration. 28266 test +20141112-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20141112-17:21:18_2 To be looking at it from that angle is completely missing the point and shows why this place is not really appropriate to deal with this kind of issue. to be looking at it from that angle is completely missing the point and shows why this place is not really appropriate to deal with this kind of issue. 124951 test +20141112-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20141112-17:43:58_1 There is nothing wrong as such with competing on investment climates and business climates, but this also has a state aid aspect. In this area the EU has an important role. there is nothing wrong as such with competing on investment climates and business climates but this also has a state aid aspect. in this area the eu has an important role. 125019 test +20141112-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20141112-17:43:58_2 We think it is a good idea to install a specific committee in this Parliament to have a debate on these issues. we think it is a good idea to install a specific committee in this parliament to have a debate on these issues. 125019 test +20141112-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20141112-17:43:58_3 However, the focus should be on principles not on specific cases or countries. however the focus should be on principles not on specific cases or countries. 125019 test +20181022-0900-PLENARY-en_20181022-19:40:42_3 I'm just back from the film festivals in Europe and we have to support our European films, not to leave it to Hollywood and Bollywood. i'm just back from the film festivals in europe and we have to support our european films not to leave it to hollywood and bollywood. 28240 test +20181022-0900-PLENARY-en_20181022-19:40:42_1 We know there's a lot of scepticism toward elites in Europe and with our programmes for education, culture, media and inclusion via cultural and cultural diversity, we reach out to individuals. I think that is very important in the current situation. we know there's a lot of scepticism toward elites in europe and with our programmes for education culture media and inclusion via cultural and cultural diversity we reach out to individuals. i think that is very important in the current situation. 28240 test +20181022-0900-PLENARY-en_20181022-19:42:13_3 We have to make sure that next year's budget contains the necessary resources to respond to citizens' expectations. we have to make sure that next year's budget contains the necessary resources to respond to citizens' expectations. 28224 test +20181022-0900-PLENARY-en_20181022-19:42:13_5 The Council did so despite these programmes' excellent implementation rates. the council did so despite these programmes' excellent implementation rates. 28224 test +20181022-0900-PLENARY-en_20181022-19:42:13_1 Firstly, 2019 is not only the year of the European elections but it could also 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 firstly two thousand and nineteen is not only the year of the european elections but it could also 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 28224 test +20181022-0900-PLENARY-en_20181022-19:42:13_2 and mobilise them to vote in these elections. and mobilise them to vote in these elections. 28224 test +20181022-0900-PLENARY-en_20181022-19:42:13_4 Secondly, it is very disappointing that the Council has once again made unnecessary cuts to the programmes in the area of citizenship. secondly it is very disappointing that the council has once again made unnecessary cuts to the programmes in the area of citizenship. 28224 test +20110404-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20110404-21:20:32_7 We react when things have already occurred. we react when things have already occurred. 23938 test +20110404-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20110404-21:20:32_6 How are we going to measure whether the influx is high, not high or high enough when it is all over? The European Union has to decide whether it wants to act or react. how are we going to measure whether the influx is high not high or high enough when it is all over? the european union has to decide whether it wants to act or react. 23938 test +20110404-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20110404-21:20:32_8 Let us not be the man of yesterday. Let us be today's institution. let us not be the man of yesterday. let us be today's institution. 23938 test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:52:00_22 Because they have better health systems and, of course, in Nigeria we also had 50 international US experts coming to help. because they have better health systems and of course in nigeria we also had fifty international us experts coming to help. None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:52:00_24 Uprooting what causes this tragedy is what we need to do with our systematic development work. uprooting what causes this tragedy is what we need to do with our systematic development work. None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:52:00_19 it. Finally, I very much support everybody who spoke about root causes of this problem. it. finally i very much support everybody who spoke about root causes of this problem. None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:52:00_17 For months and months we were trying to get attention drawn to this crisis, but it became visible only when it showed up on the Six o'Clock News. So my plea as outgoing Commissioner is listen to the voices of the humanitarian community in crises, because we are like the canary in the mind. for months and months we were trying to get attention drawn to this crisis but it became visible only when it showed up on the six o'clock news. so my plea as outgoing commissioner is listen to the voices of the humanitarian community in crises because we are like the canary in the mind. None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:52:00_8 medical evacuation capacity will be based on more than just the Commission's three a week, and that is what we would be delivering for the safety of health workers. medical evacuation capacity will be based on more than just the commission's three a week and that is what we would be delivering for the safety of health workers. None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:52:00_6 One, we are working with the Member States to have a coordinated pool, with the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy already identifying capacity one we are working with the member states to have a coordinated pool with the united kingdom germany and italy already identifying capacity None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:52:00_5 Clearly, if we have a surge of medical capacity, this is not going to be enough, and for that reason we are doing two more things. clearly if we have a surge of medical capacity this is not going to be enough and for that reason we are doing two more things. None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:52:00_18 We smell trouble before the rest of the world gets to see we smell trouble before the rest of the world gets to see None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:52:00_23 But it was the country itself being more capable. but it was the country itself being more capable. None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:52:00_12 We are also very specifically identifying and delivering an increase of bed capacity as well as calibrating training for the volunteers who would like to go. we are also very specifically identifying and delivering an increase of bed capacity as well as calibrating training for the volunteers who would like to go. None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:06:16_1 I was here just less than five weeks ago, on 17 September, and in this short period of time the number of cases has almost doubled. i was here just less than five weeks ago on seventeen september and in this short period of time the number of cases has almost doubled. None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:06:16_7 The World Bank predicts that it would cost EUR the world bank predicts that it would cost eur. None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:06:16_18 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. 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. None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:06:16_12 Most importantly, since I was last here international attention and action have surged, including from us in the European Union. most importantly since i was last here international attention and action have surged including from us in the european union. None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:06:16_13 We have more than doubled funding to fight Ebola. we have more than doubled funding to fight ebola. None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:06:16_17 But to do so they expect medical evacuation. We now have in the Commission a contract for medical evacuation, and Member States such as the UK, Germany, and Italy are also going to join. but to do so they expect medical evacuation. we now have in the commission a contract for medical evacuation and member states such as the uk germany and italy are also going to join. None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:06:16_19 Last, but not least, we have significantly increased our delivery of in kind assistance protective gear, equipment. last but not least we have significantly increased our delivery of in kind assistance protective gear equipment. None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:06:16_6 the epidemic lasts, not only do more people die, but it is hugely destructive for the economies of the affected countries. the epidemic lasts not only do more people die but it is hugely destructive for the economies of the affected countries. None test +20141020-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141020-18:06:16_4 four hundred and fifty three to four five hundred and forty six unfortunately a very high number of health professionals are affected with four hundred and twenty seven doctors and nurses sick and of those two hundred and thirty have lost their lives trying to save the lives of others. None test +20180314-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20180314-09:51:53_3 would have vertical effect on this specific measure, but if you lose the case on that measure, based on the national security angle, then, in principle, there would be a horizontal effect and that would make the system explode. would have vertical effect on this specific measure but if you lose the case on that measure based on the national security angle then in principle there would be a horizontal effect and that would make the system explode. 28226 test +20180314-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20180314-09:11:35_7 Dear President Trump, if you are ready to become a world leader in tackling unfair trade methods, you will have to look for allies, and you might find them here. dear president trump if you are ready to become a world leader in tackling unfair trade methods you will have to look for allies and you might find them here. 96872 test +20170301-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20170301-15:54:23_10 There is so much left to do. there is so much left to do. 4436 test +20170301-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20170301-15:54:23_8 but it is necessary, it is essential, to indicate one political priority, one political option, because the European Commission is not a bureaucratic body but a political body, and you know very well that we support you for this reason. I can only see one option, the fifth option, but it is necessary it is essential to indicate one political priority one political option because the european commission is not a bureaucratic body but a political body and you know very well that we support you for this reason. i can only see one option the fifth option 4436 test +20170301-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20170301-15:54:23_15 We can only achieve this if we stay united as Europeans. we can only achieve this if we stay united as europeans. 4436 test +20090324-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090324-10:08:21_1 This means eliminating disparities within, as well as between, regions. this means eliminating disparities within as well as between regions. 4547 test +20090324-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090324-10:08:21_2 There is consequently a need for improved spatial analysis and the development of indicators against which policies can be designed and their impact assessed. there is consequently a need for improved spatial analysis and the development of indicators against which policies can be designed and their impact assessed. 4547 test +20090324-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090324-10:08:21_3 Second, there must be an integrated approach, with measurement in advance of the effect that sectoral policies would have at regional levels and the achievement of greater synergy between them. second there must be an integrated approach with measurement in advance of the effect that sectoral policies would have at regional levels and the achievement of greater synergy between them. 4547 test +20090324-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090324-10:08:21_4 Certainly, such impact assessment could pre empt certain problems, such as those posed by the electronic identification of sheep in Scotland. certainly such impact assessment could pre empt certain problems such as those posed by the electronic identification of sheep in scotland. 4547 test +20090324-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090324-10:08:21_5 Third, an integrated approach demands proper multilevel governance, involving all stakeholders in the design and implementation of strategies. third an integrated approach demands proper multilevel governance involving all stakeholders in the design and implementation of strategies. 4547 test +20090324-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090324-10:08:21_6 What the Commissioner has said in these respects has been very welcome, and I hope for great support for this excellent report. what the commissioner has said in these respects has been very welcome and i hope for great support for this excellent report. 4547 test +20100921-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100921-17:45:12_1 If we are talking about the next financial framework, it is very necessary to understand how we structure the added value, because if you do not analyse fulfilment of the budget in this financial perspective, we will not get a good result in the next one. if we are talking about the next financial framework it is very necessary to understand how we structure the added value because if you do not analyse fulfilment of the budget in this financial perspective we will not get a good result in the next one. 97004 test +20181113-0900-PLENARY-en_20181113-12:04:41_0 Mr President, I have to tell you that while working on this report, I've never seen a Commission working so unethically with a chosen few MEPs. mr president i have to tell you that while working on this report i've never seen a commission working so unethically with a chosen few meps. 119431 test +20181113-0900-PLENARY-en_20181113-12:04:41_1 What really saddens me is that the Commission, together with the chosen ones, used manipulation and misleading facts that would make this report the way they proposed look good but, unfortunately, on paper only. what really saddens me is that the commission together with the chosen ones used manipulation and misleading facts that would make this report the way they proposed look good but unfortunately on paper only. 119431 test +20181113-0900-PLENARY-en_20181113-12:04:41_2 If the Commission's plan is an example for the rest of the Mediterranean and they lobby for it the way they lobbied for this report, then I don't know why we all are here. if the commission's plan is an example for the rest of the mediterranean and they lobby for it the way they lobbied for this report then i don't know why we all are here. 119431 test +20181113-0900-PLENARY-en_20181113-12:04:41_3 May I remind you that all the stakeholders are on my side, and I don't know about you, but I am here to protect the interests of the people and not the Commission. may i remind you that all the stakeholders are on my side and i don't know about you but i am here to protect the interests of the people and not the commission. 119431 test +20150519-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150519-16:25:12_2 Personally, I believe that today we need more awareness by the Member States that we need a true common European policy. personally i believe that today we need more awareness by the member states that we need a true common european policy. 88882 test +20150519-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20150519-16:25:12_5 We need to be coherent and fair with our international and transatlantic partners. we need to be coherent and fair with our international and transatlantic partners. 88882 test +20170426-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170426-22:23:14_2 I would like to see how EIB instruments are making the achievement of Europe 2020 goals better and faster. i would like to see how eib instruments are making the achievement of europe two thousand and twenty goals better and faster. 107212 test +20170426-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170426-22:23:14_1 For example, I would like to see more concrete information on how EIB financial instruments make access to SMEs for funding, especially when it comes to higher risk projects. for example i would like to see more concrete information on how eib financial instruments make access to smes for funding especially when it comes to higher risk projects. 107212 test +20170426-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170426-22:23:14_3 I am sure more transparency and better evaluation of higher risk projects is crucial. i am sure more transparency and better evaluation of higher risk projects is crucial. 107212 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180612-16:59:33_19 stronger. Our peoples and our economies stronger. our peoples and our economies None test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180612-16:59:33_2 This is not only about trade it is about human rights this is not only about trade it is about human rights; None test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180612-16:59:33_6 and our firefighters from many European countries to contain the emergency. and our firefighters from many european countries to contain the emergency. None test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20180612-16:59:33_8 I saw the situation when I was in this region just two months ago. These negotiations show the potential for cooperation between like minded partners i saw the situation when i was in this region just two months ago. these negotiations show the potential for cooperation between like minded partners None test +20160706-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20160706-18:44:53_7 I would like to see an EU China pact for Africa various colleagues have mentioned this not to exploit the resources of this continent but to develop it and to serve the basic needs of the people in Africa. i would like to see an eu china pact for africa various colleagues have mentioned this not to exploit the resources of this continent but to develop it and to serve the basic needs of the people in africa. 4262 test +20170614-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170614-11:04:26_18 We are also reaching out to our partners in the African Union and the ACP countries. we are also reaching out to our partners in the african union and the acp countries. None test +20170614-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170614-11:04:26_21 The decision of the US to go back on its pledge to the Green Climate Fund leaves a major void. the decision of the us to go back on its pledge to the green climate fund leaves a major void. None test +20170614-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170614-11:04:26_14 now is the time for action and now is the time for implementation. I see a strengthened resolve from all those who care about the future of the planet and who see the opportunities of a modern economy. now is the time for action and now is the time for implementation. i see a strengthened resolve from all those who care about the future of the planet and who see the opportunities of a modern economy. None test +20170614-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170614-11:04:26_12 Climate action does not need more distractions. climate action does not need more distractions. None test +20170614-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170614-11:04:26_2 The testimony of President Heine is a reminder of the need for action. the testimony of president heine is a reminder of the need for action. None test +20170614-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170614-11:04:26_8 We are disappointed and we regret that decision, but the abandonment of Paris by the US Administration will not mean the end of the Agreement. we are disappointed and we regret that decision but the abandonment of paris by the us administration will not mean the end of the agreement. None test +20170614-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170614-11:04:26_1 The world agreed to save its one and only home. Doing justice to its traditional name, gifts from God', the Marshall Islands took action, becoming one of the first to ratify the Paris Agreement. the world agreed to save its one and only home. doing justice to its traditional name gifts from god' the marshall islands took action becoming one of the first to ratify the paris agreement. None test +20170614-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170614-11:04:26_9 I am convinced that it will make the rest of the world more united and determined to work towards the full implementation of the Paris Agreement. i am convinced that it will make the rest of the world more united and determined to work towards the full implementation of the paris agreement. None test +20170614-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170614-11:04:26_13 We have spent 20 years negotiating we have spent twenty years negotiating; None test +20170614-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20170614-11:04:26_26 We need to keep the same spirit, more than ever. we need to keep the same spirit more than ever. None test +20171116-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20171116-11:15:26_2 This is the responsibility of the current President. That is the key message of the urgency resolution. this is the responsibility of the current president. that is the key message of the urgency resolution. 96656 test +20171116-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20171116-11:15:26_4 The current government violates human rights on a daily basis. the current government violates human rights on a daily basis. 96656 test +20171116-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20171116-11:15:26_9 That is why the conduct of the upcoming elections is so critical to the country's future. that is why the conduct of the upcoming elections is so critical to the country's future. 96656 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141022-19:16:40_0 Mr President, we have witnessed a surge of young people travelling to join ISIS, many of whom are born and raised in European countries. mr president we have witnessed a surge of young people travelling to join isis many of whom are born and raised in european countries. 124962 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141022-19:16:40_3 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 are joining a fight for a good cause against 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 are joining a fight for a good cause against oppressive regimes. 124962 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141022-19:16:40_6 we need to help them re connect with their children through better communication. we need to help them re connect with their children through better communication. 124962 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141022-19:16:40_8 The mosques must play their part in achieving this by standing up against ISIS and reaching out more to engage young people. the mosques must play their part in achieving this by standing up against isis and reaching out more to engage young people. 124962 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141022-19:16:40_10 It is important that the Middle East countries have joined the coalition in fighting against ISIS. it is important that the middle east countries have joined the coalition in fighting against isis. 124962 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20141022-19:16:40_11 We also need to increase security measures to prevent Europeans travelling to join ISIS. we also need to increase security measures to prevent europeans travelling to join isis. 124962 test +20170517-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20170517-16:30:16_1 It enables European consumers who subscribe to online contact services acquired legally in their Member State of residence to continue to access the service when they are temporarily in another Member State. it enables european consumers who subscribe to online contact services acquired legally in their member state of residence to continue to access the service when they are temporarily in another member state. 88882 test +20170517-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20170517-16:30:16_13 or the provisions that allow the waiver of the mandatory verification of the Member State of residence. or the provisions that allow the waiver of the mandatory verification of the member state of residence. 88882 test +20170517-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20170517-16:30:16_3 To be more exact, the Portability Regulation ensures that consumers can use portable online contact services which offer access to music, games, films, entertainment programmes 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 contact services which offer access to music games films entertainment programmes 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. 88882 test +20170517-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20170517-16:30:16_12 the promotion of study mobility as an example for the use of portability the promotion of study mobility as an example for the use of portability; 88882 test +20180528-0900-PLENARY-25-en_20180528-22:31:22_3 what would be crucial is to add the cost of not acting and not regulating. what would be crucial is to add the cost of not acting and not regulating. 40599 test +20120612-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120612-20:03:49_4 Is Afghanistan today a country which certainly has a democratic future? is afghanistan today a country which certainly has a democratic future? 96825 test +20120612-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120612-20:01:23_8 it was urgent two years ago and it is more urgent now that opium production is still continuing to increase. it was urgent two years ago and it is more urgent now that opium production is still continuing to increase. 97228 test +20120612-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120612-20:01:23_12 Nothing happened nothing happened; 97228 test +20120612-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120612-20:01:23_3 for the future of the country, particularly now that the military occupation is ending. for the future of the country particularly now that the military occupation is ending. 97228 test +20110217-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20110217-15:17:34_1 close to where the fighting is occurring, belongs to Cambodia. close to where the fighting is occurring belongs to cambodia. 97228 test +20140311-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140311-09:06:47_3 The regulation lays down rules for our banks and other payment service providers regarding information on payers and payees which they need to collect and transfer throughout the entire payment chain. the regulation lays down rules for our banks and other payment service providers regarding information on payers and payees which they need to collect and transfer throughout the entire payment chain. 96836 test +20140311-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140311-09:06:47_4 This update will make it easier for law enforcement authorities to track funds transferred by criminals and terrorists. this update will make it easier for law enforcement authorities to track funds transferred by criminals and terrorists. 96836 test +20140311-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140311-09:06:47_10 To conclude, the danger of money laundering is also closely linked with the problems of tax evasion and tax havens. to conclude the danger of money laundering is also closely linked with the problems of tax evasion and tax havens. 96836 test +20140311-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20140311-09:06:47_13 of. She thanks everyone for their contribution. of. she thanks everyone for their contribution. 96836 test +20090506-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20090506-11:32:41_2 This is a step towards strong European supervision of the financial markets that have developed far beyond national borders. this is a step towards strong european supervision of the financial markets that have developed far beyond national borders. 4483 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180116-18:11:47_11 So it is absolutely a very bad policy for our long term interests and not just morally problematic to be on the side of this religious dictatorship. so it is absolutely a very bad policy for our long term interests and not just morally problematic to be on the side of this religious dictatorship. 107041 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180116-18:11:47_8 I think the EU and our European External Action Services under Mrs Mogherini should really revise the current policies towards Iran. i think the eu and our european external action services under mrs mogherini should really revise the current policies towards iran. 107041 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180116-18:11:47_2 that brave and mostly young Iranians wanted to express that the people of Iran have had enough of their Islamic regime. that brave and mostly young iranians wanted to express that the people of iran have had enough of their islamic regime. 107041 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180116-18:11:47_14 Without any doubt, the position of my Republican friends is consequently against the regime. without any doubt the position of my republican friends is consequently against the regime. 107041 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180116-18:11:47_5 By their slogans they clearly said that they are not interested in any of the ruling factions of this regime and they reject it. by their slogans they clearly said that they are not interested in any of the ruling factions of this regime and they reject it. 107041 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180116-18:11:47_1 and who want great change in their country may understand me better. Let me express my deep respect for the thousands who have been arrested, and the many dozens who have been murdered at the recent legitimate uprising of the Iranian population. This uprising is one of the most important developments in the Middle East and I think we should get the message and who want great change in their country may understand me better. let me express my deep respect for the thousands who have been arrested and the many dozens who have been murdered at the recent legitimate uprising of the iranian population. this uprising is one of the most important developments in the middle east and i think we should get the message 107041 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20180116-18:11:47_7 This meddling in other countries is to cover its internal problems. this meddling in other countries is to cover its internal problems. 107041 test +20121210-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20121210-18:20:05_4 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. 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. 97228 test +20121210-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20121210-18:20:05_5 This is all we can do this is all we can do; 97228 test +20130522-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20130522-16:16:36_2 With no political solution in sight, militarisation of the conflict has escalated. with no political solution in sight militarisation of the conflict has escalated. 97228 test +20170216-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20170216-12:04:52_1 We will come to that when we come to the report. we will come to that when we come to the report. 28242 test +20170302-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170302-11:03:15_2 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 its 500 million people. 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 its five hundred million people. 28223 test +20141021-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20141021-10:02:37_3 I particularly welcome the opening of a dialogue on the matter of the system of co financing for European projects. i particularly welcome the opening of a dialogue on the matter of the system of co financing for european projects. 124867 test +20130613-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20130613-10:24:18_6 If the poorest are not heard in their capitals, only the elites will enjoy an unstable wellbeing and that is what makes the human rights based approach of the EU so crucially important. Development is not a technocratic problem some fertiliser here, some market there it is about assisting people in changing their societies if they so wish, if the poorest are not heard in their capitals only the elites will enjoy an unstable wellbeing and that is what makes the human rights based approach of the eu so crucially important. development is not a technocratic problem some fertiliser here some market there it is about assisting people in changing their societies if they so wish 28174 test +20130613-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20130613-10:24:18_1 Some would like to try to revive this liberal utopia in the developing world, although it found its Waterloo in the financial crisis here. some would like to try to revive this liberal utopia in the developing world although it found its waterloo in the financial crisis here. 28174 test +20130613-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20130613-10:24:18_5 We can end poverty by 2030, but not without accountable governments addressing the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable in their countries of minorities, women and farmers. we can end poverty by two thousand and thirty but not without accountable governments addressing the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable in their countries of minorities women and farmers. 28174 test +20130613-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20130613-10:24:18_3 We have to ensure access for all to loans, savings, micro finance and more, that will allow people to improve their livelihoods. we have to ensure access for all to loans savings micro finance and more that will allow people to improve their livelihoods. 28174 test +20110308-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20110309-00:02:57_1 One difference certainly exists compared to the United States. one difference certainly exists compared to the united states. 28155 test +20090311-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090311-21:27:45_3 I strongly support the idea that it is absolutely essential to develop training communication courses for the health workforce in order to provide clearer and more complete information to patients. i strongly support the idea that it is absolutely essential to develop training communication courses for the health workforce in order to provide clearer and more complete information to patients. 39720 test +20090311-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090311-21:27:45_5 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 is supplied. 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 is supplied. 39720 test +20090311-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090311-21:27:45_1 However, I wish to take the opportunity to emphasise one aspect of the Green Paper, namely the training of the health workforce. however i wish to take the opportunity to emphasise one aspect of the green paper namely the training of the health workforce. 39720 test +20170704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20170704-23:11:02_8 strongly condemn the actions of the North Korean leadership that threaten peace and security in the Korean peninsula and beyond strongly condemn the actions of the north korean leadership that threaten peace and security in the korean peninsula and beyond; 97968 test +20170704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20170704-23:11:02_14 and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by the UN General Assembly in September and its seventeen sustainable development goals adopted by the un general assembly in september; 97968 test +20170704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20170704-23:11:02_1 The objective is to contribute to the preparation of the EU priorities for the United Nations General Assembly session each autumn, which the Council normally adopts in July. the objective is to contribute to the preparation of the eu priorities for the united nations general assembly session each autumn which the council normally adopts in july. 97968 test +20170704-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20170704-23:11:02_7 further encourage the UN's efforts to bring about peace in Afghanistan and to overcome the fragile security environment in the country further encourage the un's efforts to bring about peace in afghanistan and to overcome the fragile security environment in the country; 97968 test +20170301-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20170301-21:17:47_2 If we have this problem now, I am wondering what will happen after Brexit. if we have this problem now i am wondering what will happen after brexit. 88882 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090218-21:48:14_2 Activities such as cultural, scientific and economic exchange programmes, citizen to citizen contacts or political dialogue are regrettably not covered by existing European legislation, those being just a few examples. activities such as cultural scientific and economic exchange programmes citizen to citizen contacts or political dialogue are regrettably not covered by existing european legislation those being just a few examples. 23864 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090218-21:48:14_3 The European Union has set up numerous programmes and financial instruments under the auspices of different agencies, each covering only certain limited aspects of the problems that the developing countries are currently facing. the european union has set up numerous programmes and financial instruments under the auspices of different agencies each covering only certain limited aspects of the problems that the developing countries are currently facing. 23864 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090218-21:48:14_4 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 of notable extent. 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 of notable extent. 23864 test +20090218-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20090218-21:48:14_8 The European Union and its Member States have contributed immensely to the official development assistance and it should never be underestimated, but much remains to be done to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the institutional framework as well as congruence of the legislation the european union and its member states have contributed immensely to the official development assistance and it should never be underestimated but much remains to be done to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the institutional framework as well as congruence of the legislation 23864 test +20141112-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20141112-23:08:57_3 filth that this House is better than and does not accept. filth that this house is better than and does not accept. 124948 test +20141112-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20141112-23:08:57_5 I think it is very useful this week to be able to talk about labour mobility in the context of Switzerland, Norway and Iceland, all of which are recipients of hugely disproportionate influxes of EU citizens into their economies. i think it is very useful this week to be able to talk about labour mobility in the context of switzerland norway and iceland all of which are recipients of hugely disproportionate influxes of eu citizens into their economies. 124948 test +20141112-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20141112-23:08:57_1 I believe his remarks were explicitly racist and xenophobic and promoted racial intolerance in a way that is not acceptable or allowed in the constitution of this House. i believe his remarks were explicitly racist and xenophobic and promoted racial intolerance in a way that is not acceptable or allowed in the constitution of this house. 124948 test +20131211-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20131211-13:39:08_2 It depends how you look at it, but the regulation establishing the financial instrument for development cooperation, which is so important and which we take a lot of pride in, does not contain any explicit reference to the possibility of suspending assistance to third countries in cases where a beneficiary country fails to observe the basic human rights principles. it depends how you look at it but the regulation establishing the financial instrument for development cooperation which is so important and which we take a lot of pride in does not contain any explicit reference to the possibility of suspending assistance to third countries in cases where a beneficiary country fails to observe the basic human rights principles. 28117 test +20131211-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20131211-13:39:08_5 impact on those who most need support and for whom the whole project is designed. impact on those who most need support and for whom the whole project is designed. 28117 test +20131211-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20131211-13:39:08_6 So I think we should be very cautious in relation to what we do in terms of making any decision to suspend development aid. so i think we should be very cautious in relation to what we do in terms of making any decision to suspend development aid. 28117 test +20090402-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20090402-09:25:39_10 In these hard times of the economic crisis, we should respect the interests of producers as well, and I am sure that this report balances the interests of the consumers and industry. It is very important to involve small and medium sized enterprises in the Ecolabel process and, therefore, the cost of the authorisation cannot be too high. in these hard times of the economic crisis we should respect the interests of producers as well and i am sure that this report balances the interests of the consumers and industry. it is very important to involve small and medium sized enterprises in the ecolabel process and therefore the cost of the authorisation cannot be too high. 23806 test +20090402-0900-PLENARY-2-en_20090402-09:25:39_9 We think that the environmental effect of products must be a very important issue in the EU, and the whole idea of an Ecolabel gives a very useful orientation for consumers. Of course the Ecolabel should be given to the most environmentally friendly products, and the information should be clear and correct. we think that the environmental effect of products must be a very important issue in the eu and the whole idea of an ecolabel gives a very useful orientation for consumers. of course the ecolabel should be given to the most environmentally friendly products and the information should be clear and correct. 23806 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20131022-09:13:33_7 Who picks up the pieces? who picks up the pieces? 28493 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20131022-09:13:33_4 many young people out of work, when they could be working in shops selling this sort of thing. many young people out of work when they could be working in shops selling this sort of thing. 28493 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20131022-09:13:33_2 The impact of this will, of course, be in over the counter sales, and here we have small and medium sized enterprises at risk. the impact of this will of course be in over the counter sales and here we have small and medium sized enterprises at risk. 28493 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20131022-09:13:33_6 And who picks up the bill? and who picks up the bill? 28493 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141022-17:26:32_11 She said that a privileged group is taking control of the election. she said that a privileged group is taking control of the election. 2073 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141022-17:26:32_19 I express my own disappointment that the dialogue appears to be producing little outcome. i express my own disappointment that the dialogue appears to be producing little outcome. 2073 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141022-17:26:32_2 Christine told me that the police are beating the protestors. christine told me that the police are beating the protestors. 2073 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141022-17:26:32_5 The umbrella is not just a symbol of the protest. the umbrella is not just a symbol of the protest. 2073 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141022-17:26:32_12 They want civil nominations with everyone having the right to vote. they want civil nominations with everyone having the right to vote. 2073 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141022-17:26:32_9 These are the very same individuals who have raised a petition against the protestors which the government itself appears to have exposed its own complicity in by this week publicly endorsing the petition. these are the very same individuals who have raised a petition against the protestors which the government itself appears to have exposed its own complicity in by this week publicly endorsing the petition. 2073 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141022-17:26:32_18 For my part, I make three. for my part i make three. 2073 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141022-17:26:32_21 While I respect One Country, Two Systems', I find it shocking that a country run by a Communist party appears to be advocating a system which gives representation only to those with wealth and privilege. while i respect one country two systems' i find it shocking that a country run by a communist party appears to be advocating a system which gives representation only to those with wealth and privilege. 2073 test +20141022-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20141022-17:26:32_1 So let me use my parliamentary speech to tell this House what she told me. so let me use my parliamentary speech to tell this house what she told me. 2073 test +20110202-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110202-17:23:04_0 Mr President, the European Council is expected to approve that no EU Member State should remain an energy island after mr president the european council is expected to approve that no eu member state should remain an energy island after. 96695 test +20110202-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20110202-17:23:04_1 2015. As a rule, interconnections are absent in those Member States where the natural gas sector is dominated by an incumbent operator. two thousand and fifteen as a rule interconnections are absent in those member states where the natural gas sector is dominated by an incumbent operator. 96695 test +20090401-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20090401-20:09:33_3 6.3 billion to counteract the negative effects of the economic crisis, which is to say to accelerate implementation of the funds for the benefit of the real economy. six three billion to counteract the negative effects of the economic crisis which is to say to accelerate implementation of the funds for the benefit of the real economy. 23864 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20170215-14:25:51_1 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 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 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. 124779 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20170215-14:25:51_6 A new and alternative solution could finally be debated and hopefully adopted and implemented. a new and alternative solution could finally be debated and hopefully adopted and implemented. 124779 test +20131010-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20131010-16:19:50_1 That is the devastating reality of Iraq today a country of escalating violence where, according to the UN, 800 people were killed in August alone. that is the devastating reality of iraq today a country of escalating violence where according to the un eight hundred people were killed in august alone. 97344 test +20131010-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20131010-16:19:50_5 Imperialism and capitalism have demonstrated that they are fundamentally incapable of resolving the problems of sectarian violence. imperialism and capitalism have demonstrated that they are fundamentally incapable of resolving the problems of sectarian violence. 97344 test +20131010-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20131010-16:19:50_3 The responsibility for these attacks lies not just with the various sectarian murder gangs, but also with those who cheer led and actually implemented the war and occupation of Iraq. the responsibility for these attacks lies not just with the various sectarian murder gangs but also with those who cheer led and actually implemented the war and occupation of iraq. 97344 test +20131010-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20131010-16:19:50_4 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 from imposing a parliament along ethnic lines to arming sectarian death squads. 97344 test +20131010-0900-PLENARY-24-en_20131010-16:19:50_6 What is needed is a powerful united movement of the Iraqi working class which can undermine the sectarian forces and use the massive wealth in Iraq to build a socialist society free from poverty and division. what is needed is a powerful united movement of the iraqi working class which can undermine the sectarian forces and use the massive wealth in iraq to build a socialist society free from poverty and division. 97344 test +20131024-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131024-12:39:41_2 It is a threat to biodiversity, and it will force more and more people to flee their homes because of rising sea levels. it is a threat to biodiversity and it will force more and more people to flee their homes because of rising sea levels. 97344 test +20131024-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131024-12:39:41_6 As is the rhetoric of world leaders, when appropriate, and when attending climate change conferences. as is the rhetoric of world leaders when appropriate and when attending climate change conferences. 97344 test +20131024-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131024-12:39:41_12 To put it very bluntly, the people of this planet must destroy capitalism before capitalism destroys our planet. to put it very bluntly the people of this planet must destroy capitalism before capitalism destroys our planet. 97344 test +20131024-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131024-12:39:41_9 If it is serious about climate change, the COP 19 Conference should speed up its commitments on meaningful and binding targets for CO 2 reduction if it is serious about climate change the cop nineteen conference should speed up its commitments on meaningful and binding targets for co two reduction; 97344 test +20131024-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20131024-12:39:41_5 If anything, the scientific reports are becoming more urgent, more alarming and more shocking. if anything the scientific reports are becoming more urgent more alarming and more shocking. 97344 test +20160509-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20160509-19:07:39_3 However, the area of the UK that elected myself and my colleague here, James Carver, from the West Midlands as well, we have some of the poorest people across Europe in our area. These people cannot afford the things that others may take for granted. They cannot get work, and when you take the money that could be spent on their schools, however the area of the uk that elected myself and my colleague here james carver from the west midlands as well we have some of the poorest people across europe in our area. these people cannot afford the things that others may take for granted. they cannot get work and when you take the money that could be spent on their schools 124951 test +20160509-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20160509-19:07:39_4 their hospitals, and you redistribute it, as you see fit, you do a disservice to some of the poorest people in the whole of Europe and it is a shame. their hospitals and you redistribute it as you see fit you do a disservice to some of the poorest people in the whole of europe and it is a shame. 124951 test +20120313-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20120313-12:34:15_0 Your question is fully justified. This is exactly the question I am asking the Danish Presidency because the Danish Presidency is leading these talks and it must know for what reasons those countries are objecting. your question is fully justified. this is exactly the question i am asking the danish presidency because the danish presidency is leading these talks and it must know for what reasons those countries are objecting. 96782 test +20170316-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20170316-09:41:39_6 I repeat, this is a matter of major significance for Ireland, even more so now that the EU has lost the UK. i repeat this is a matter of major significance for ireland even more so now that the eu has lost the uk. 124985 test +20170316-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20170316-09:41:39_2 is, though to what extent, and exactly how much, has the EU gained from Irish fishing grounds since is though to what extent and exactly how much has the eu gained from irish fishing grounds since? 124985 test +20170316-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20170316-09:41:39_5 The reason repeatedly given is that the EU does not have the data for individual Member States and, for that reason, will not even attempt to give me an estimate. As I said, that the EU has gained from our fishing grounds is indisputable. The fact that they refuse to even give an estimate of that value from all the data they do have is not acceptable. the reason repeatedly given is that the eu does not have the data for individual member states and for that reason will not even attempt to give me an estimate. as i said that the eu has gained from our fishing grounds is indisputable. the fact that they refuse to even give an estimate of that value from all the data they do have is not acceptable. 124985 test +20100118-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100118-17:30:03_4 The passenger, as well as the bag, got on board without any problems and landed in Ireland. the passenger as well as the bag got on board without any problems and landed in ireland. 96707 test +20170704-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20170704-09:18:24_2 I wanted to pay tribute to the Maltese Government and to the Prime Minister. 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. i want to pay tribute to what the prime minister of malta did. None test +20121121-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121121-20:46:09_2 Firstly, it is essential for the European Union to strengthen both political and economic ties with the country. firstly it is essential for the european union to strengthen both political and economic ties with the country. 28617 test +20121121-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121121-20:46:09_3 The existing cooperation in the fields of energy, education and others is a good basis for further cooperation. the existing cooperation in the fields of energy education and others is a good basis for further cooperation. 28617 test +20121121-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20121121-20:46:09_5 Secondly, the European Union should use the enhanced PCA as a platform to promote improvement of relations between Kazakhstan and other countries in the Central Asia region. Furthermore, it is crucial that the PCA contains provisions for interregional cooperation in the Central Asia region. secondly the european union should use the enhanced pca as a platform to promote improvement of relations between kazakhstan and other countries in the central asia region. furthermore it is crucial that the pca contains provisions for interregional cooperation in the central asia region. 28617 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180116-21:26:13_2 Related to this area, the EU has many more topics on its agenda than just trade defence and security cooperation, the fight against terrorism and regional cooperation for the support and stabilisation of surrounding regions, especially the Middle East and sub Saharan Africa. related to this area the eu has many more topics on its agenda than just trade defence and security cooperation the fight against terrorism and regional cooperation for the support and stabilisation of surrounding regions especially the middle east and sub saharan africa. 39717 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180116-21:26:13_12 We can even use the experience from a different area of policy, namely the visa regime. we can even use the experience from a different area of policy namely the visa regime. 39717 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180116-21:26:13_8 We all know Oman as a successful, stable country a role model for the whole region. we all know oman as a successful stable country a role model for the whole region. 39717 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180116-21:26:13_10 These two countries can represent a good start for a new approach in FTA negotiations to be considered by the Commission for this region. these two countries can represent a good start for a new approach in fta negotiations to be considered by the commission for this region. 39717 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180116-21:26:13_6 I do not see why we cannot have a similar approach in relations with GCC members. i do not see why we cannot have a similar approach in relations with gcc members. 39717 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180116-21:26:13_1 The Gulf area is a top priority for the EU as well. the gulf area is a top priority for the eu as well. 39717 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180116-21:26:13_11 Such proceedings have the potential to unlock the process for the whole GCC. such proceedings have the potential to unlock the process for the whole gcc. 39717 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20180116-21:26:13_5 2008. In line with the current debate on 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 has already signed successful FTAs with many third countries. two thousand and eight in line with the current debate on 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 has already signed successful ftas with many third countries. 39717 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20180612-21:10:59_0 Could you name one other single country which gets macrofinancial assistance, is fighting corruption and has created independent institutions such as a national anti—corruption office and is preparing its own high anti—corruption court? could you name one other single country which gets macrofinancial assistance is fighting corruption and has created independent institutions such as a national anticorruption office and is preparing its own high anticorruption court? 28233 test +20180612-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20180612-21:10:59_1 And could you please also tell me what, in London, you are supporting as measures in the city against the international money—laundering systems? and could you please also tell me what in london you are supporting as measures in the city against the international moneylaundering systems? 28233 test +20150909-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150909-17:58:14_2 However, I am afraid that it has more to do with the upcoming October elections than with any substantial changes in the government's approach to human rights and political freedom. however i am afraid that it has more to do with the upcoming october elections than with any substantial changes in the government's approach to human rights and political freedom. 124699 test +20170213-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20170213-21:07:24_2 value. value. 124703 test +20170213-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20170213-20:50:38_7 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, and does not raise prices for consumers, especially in 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 start ups and does not raise prices for consumers especially in newer member states. 98341 test +20170213-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20170213-20:50:38_8 This is one of the many reasons why I believe national competition authorities should work together with the Commission. this is one of the many reasons why i believe national competition authorities should work together with the commission. 98341 test +20170213-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20170213-20:50:38_9 I also believe that, in order fully to guarantee competition, the principle of neutrality should be strictly followed. i also believe that in order fully to guarantee competition the principle of neutrality should be strictly followed. 98341 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-21:47:08_2 A couple of years ago I had the possibility to visit Khan al Ahmar and listen to its inhabitants, who obviously knew a long time ago that their future had been sealed. a couple of years ago i had the possibility to visit khan al ahmar and listen to its inhabitants who obviously knew a long time ago that their future had been sealed. 97019 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-21:47:08_5 With our resolutions, we will once again call on the Israeli Government to put an end to its policy of humiliation, threat and demolition against the Bedouin communities and Palestinians living in the West Bank. with our resolutions we will once again call on the israeli government to put an end to its policy of humiliation threat and demolition against the bedouin communities and palestinians living in the west bank. 97019 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-21:47:08_3 Nevertheless, they have been using all legal possibilities to prevent a divorce scenario from happening. nevertheless they have been using all legal possibilities to prevent a divorce scenario from happening. 97019 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-20:17:50_2 While we cannot compromise on our values and our positions, we can still work together on many issues. while we cannot compromise on our values and our positions we can still work together on many issues. 96651 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-12:51:19_0 Mr President, I would like to use this opportunity to say that I withdrew my name from this report. mr president i would like to use this opportunity to say that i withdrew my name from this report. 28233 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-23:44:16_2 additional sanctions and measures may be imposed by judges, together with imprisonment additional sanctions and measures may be imposed by judges together with imprisonment; 129256 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-23:44:16_3 aggravating circumstances will apply to cases linked to criminal organisations or for offences conducted in the exercise of certain professional activities aggravating circumstances will apply to cases linked to criminal organisations or for offences conducted in the exercise of certain professional activities; 129256 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-23:44:16_4 legal entities will also be held liable for certain money laundering activities and can face a range of sanctions. legal entities will also be held liable for certain money laundering activities and can face a range of sanctions. 129256 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-23:44:16_5 The compromise also includes clear rules to define which Member State has jurisdiction and the cooperation between Member States concerned in cross border cases, as well as the need to involve Eurojust. Thank you for your work, and please do support this directive the compromise also includes clear rules to define which member state has jurisdiction and the cooperation between member states concerned in cross border cases as well as the need to involve eurojust. thank you for your work and please do support this directive 129256 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-20:16:32_6 That's why I think we need to be very constructive and careful in our criticism. that's why i think we need to be very constructive and careful in our criticism. 28424 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-18:37:21_2 We have it in the analogue world, we want to have it in digital. we have it in the analogue world we want to have it in digital. 28240 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-18:37:21_4 Filters are out in the Voss amendments, so there is no censorship, there is no filtering, and political censorship is really a very different thing. filters are out in the voss amendments so there is no censorship there is no filtering and political censorship is really a very different thing. 28240 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-18:37:21_6 What this proposal is about is to make very rich companies socially respectful. what this proposal is about is to make very rich companies socially respectful. 28240 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-18:37:21_7 And, on the question of freedom, if we have an unlimited concept of freedom that's very neoliberal, then only the bigger ones win. and on the question of freedom if we have an unlimited concept of freedom that's very neoliberal then only the bigger ones win. 28240 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-18:37:21_8 What I want to do with this copyright reform is to combine responsibility and freedom, and that is the balanced approach. what i want to do with this copyright reform is to combine responsibility and freedom and that is the balanced approach. 28240 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-18:37:21_10 As in seeking to regulate Uber, when the Socialists wanted, for good reasons, to ensure that workers were paid, we want cultural workers to be paid as well. as in seeking to regulate uber when the socialists wanted for good reasons to ensure that workers were paid we want cultural workers to be paid as well. 28240 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-10:24:55_8 And I also understand from his words here that he has been forced by the Troika to bend to their financial demands, and now he is speaking their language. and i also understand from his words here that he has been forced by the troika to bend to their financial demands and now he is speaking their language. 125025 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-10:24:55_10 Not least because of mass migration. And everybody knows it was not about the adjustment of the Greek economy it is about saving German and French international banks. not least because of mass migration. and everybody knows it was not about the adjustment of the greek economy it is about saving german and french international banks. 125025 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-10:24:55_13 I think that Greece will be enslaved by this financial burden for years to come. i think that greece will be enslaved by this financial burden for years to come. 125025 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-10:24:55_15 So I hope that the next elections in Greece will see a change, the true change that was promised by Mr Tsipras. so i hope that the next elections in greece will see a change the true change that was promised by mr tsipras. 125025 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-10:24:55_16 and perhaps since he has been let a little more off the hook 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 been let a little more off the hook he can also adjust his government policies into ones that really and truly listen to the needs of the greek people who are suffering. 125025 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-10:24:55_17 they are suffering because of the euro, they are suffering because of an EU project that was not prepared to step in for Greece and to protect the democratic rights of the Greek people. they are suffering because of the euro they are suffering because of an eu project that was not prepared to step in for greece and to protect the democratic rights of the greek people. 125025 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-21:49:01_2 You have warned of severe consequences. you have warned of severe consequences. 28161 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-21:49:01_3 This is your moment to save your record on this file, and that of all Europeans. this is your moment to save your record on this file and that of all europeans. 28161 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-21:49:01_4 Will you take action at last? If not, then when? will you take action at last? if not then when? 28161 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-22:28:59_4 but based on our social and environmental standards. but based on our social and environmental standards. 96656 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-en_20180911-21:22:09_1 I let everybody speak a little bit longer so, if you don't mind, I will not open this procedure because we are running late. i let everybody speak a little bit longer so if you don't mind i will not open this procedure because we are running late. 28141 test +20170404-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20170404-10:49:43_1 From my point of view, there is no further burden with this regulation. from my point of view there is no further burden with this regulation. 28223 test +20111214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111214-18:30:49_1 Fundamental rights are the basis on which the EU is founded and lie at the heart of everything it does. fundamental rights are the basis on which the eu is founded and lie at the heart of everything it does. None test +20111214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111214-18:30:49_13 It will follow closely the development of the consultation procedure launched by the Commission with this Green Paper. it will follow closely the development of the consultation procedure launched by the commission with this green paper. None test +20111214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111214-18:30:49_15 Should the Commission decide that action is required and present a proposal, the Council will of course examine it closely, given the importance of the issue. should the commission decide that action is required and present a proposal the council will of course examine it closely given the importance of the issue. None test +20111214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111214-18:30:49_24 Since 2005, the Council has carried out an annual statistical survey among Member States on quantitative data relating to the functioning of the European arrest warrant. since two thousand and five the council has carried out an annual statistical survey among member states on quantitative data relating to the functioning of the european arrest warrant. None test +20111214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111214-18:30:49_19 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 and for which it provides support through various financial programmes. The Commission also 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 and for which it provides support through various financial programmes. the commission also has a regular dialogue with the council of europe on these issues. None test +20111214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111214-18:30:49_20 The Council supports these activities and would welcome other forms of support to Member States in the area of detention conditions and facilities. the council supports these activities and would welcome other forms of support to member states in the area of detention conditions and facilities. None test +20111214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111214-18:30:49_11 The European Council invited the Commission to reflect further on these issues with the possibilities offered by the Treaty of Lisbon. the european council invited the commission to reflect further on these issues with the possibilities offered by the treaty of lisbon. None test +20111214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111214-18:30:49_16 It goes without saying that the Union may only adopt legislation where the Treaties provide it with the powers to do so. it goes without saying that the union may only adopt legislation where the treaties provide it with the powers to do so. None test +20111214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111214-18:30:49_18 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. 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. None test +20111214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111214-18:30:49_21 That said, and given the absence of relevant Treaty provisions, the Council has no further power to take action in the areas mentioned by the honourable Members. that said and given the absence of relevant treaty provisions the council has no further power to take action in the areas mentioned by the honourable members. None test +20111214-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20111214-18:30:49_4 This is key to ensuring the effective implementation of the principle of mutual recognition of judicial decisions in the area of freedom, security and justice. this is key to ensuring the effective implementation of the principle of mutual recognition of judicial decisions in the area of freedom security and justice. None test +20171005-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20171005-11:36:16_1 Through our vote we will surely support this resolution. through our vote we will surely support this resolution. 124856 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-17:04:21_4 Crucial steps are needed to achieve this, but we are opposing and fighting these steps even in this very House. crucial steps are needed to achieve this but we are opposing and fighting these steps even in this very house. 197769 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-17:04:21_10 The conversion and degradation of this ecosystem has been happening at a faster pace than for the Amazon rainforest and it is crystal clear that these ecosystems will be exposed to increased pressure to be turned into agricultural land. the conversion and degradation of this ecosystem has been happening at a faster pace than for the amazon rainforest and it is crystal clear that these ecosystems will be exposed to increased pressure to be turned into agricultural land. 197769 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-17:04:21_2 We will ask the Commission to come up with a legal framework to prevent this and make supply chains bringing products to our markets sustainable. we will ask the commission to come up with a legal framework to prevent this and make supply chains bringing products to our markets sustainable. 197769 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-17:04:21_6 We will lose primary forests all around the world in a vain attempt to manage them sustainably. we will lose primary forests all around the world in a vain attempt to manage them sustainably. 197769 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-17:04:21_7 We must protect primary forests from being extracted. we must protect primary forests from being extracted. 197769 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-17:04:21_5 We should stop pretending that there exists a single ultimate solution called sustainable forest management, a remedy for deforestation. we should stop pretending that there exists a single ultimate solution called sustainable forest management a remedy for deforestation. 197769 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-17:04:21_11 The problem is complex. the problem is complex. 197769 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-17:04:21_3 The global preservation of forests and preventing their degradation are some of the biggest sustainability challenges of our time. the global preservation of forests and preventing their degradation are some of the biggest sustainability challenges of our time. 197769 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-12:01:21_1 What we in the Renew Europe have done in this year's report, is try to combine the existing macroeconomic core of the Semester fiscal discipline and healthy debt levels, with the urgent demands of today, like the need for public and private investment, social protection, as well as the need to tackle climate change. what we in the renew europe have done in this year's report is try to combine the existing macroeconomic core of the semester fiscal discipline and healthy debt levels with the urgent demands of today like the need for public and private investment social protection as well as the need to tackle climate change. 197624 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-12:01:21_2 Let me mention a few issues of great importance for us. let me mention a few issues of great importance for us. 197624 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-12:01:21_3 First of all, the promotion of reform is still the most important task of the Semester. The country specific recommendations were often extremely weakly implemented. first of all the promotion of reform is still the most important task of the semester. the country specific recommendations were often extremely weakly implemented. 197624 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-12:01:21_5 Second, the report urges the review of the existing conditions of the Stability and Growth pact, since the crisis has shown that there are changes to be made. second the report urges the review of the existing conditions of the stability and growth pact since the crisis has shown that there are changes to be made. 197624 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-12:01:21_8 Therefore, we urge the Commission to develop a Climate Indicator, which would be supplementary to the existing Semester framework. therefore we urge the commission to develop a climate indicator which would be supplementary to the existing semester framework. 197624 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-17:12:42_1 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 the station and so maybe consume meat from animals 197453 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-17:12:42_3 No wooden product sold in Europe should come from illicit sources. no wooden product sold in europe should come from illicit sources. 197453 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-17:12:42_4 No product that indirectly results from illegal logging should be imported. no product that indirectly results from illegal logging should be imported. 197453 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-17:12:42_5 We know the mechanism that can help mandatory due diligence for all enterprises in our common market. People in Europe know that forests are the lungs of our planet. we know the mechanism that can help mandatory due diligence for all enterprises in our common market. people in europe know that forests are the lungs of our planet. 197453 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-11:01:41_1 The all Ireland economy is not just about goods, it's also about the free movement of people and services. the all ireland economy is not just about goods it's also about the free movement of people and services. 205452 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-11:01:41_2 The Common Travel Area, however, does not allow for the free movement of EU nationals. the common travel area however does not allow for the free movement of eu nationals. 205452 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-11:01:41_3 An all Ireland labour market and cross border access to services are essential to the lives of thousands of EU nationals living in Ireland north and south, as well as to the all Ireland economy. an all ireland labour market and cross border access to services are essential to the lives of thousands of eu nationals living in ireland north and south as well as to the all ireland economy. 205452 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-11:01:41_5 Because the Good Friday Agreement is based on rights because the good friday agreement is based on rights; 205452 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-11:01:41_6 the right to access EU programmes and healthcare across the EU, and the right to be represented in this Parliament. the right to access eu programmes and healthcare across the eu and the right to be represented in this parliament. 205452 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-11:01:41_7 We should find a way to give effect to these rights. we should find a way to give effect to these rights. 205452 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-11:01:41_8 Rights that are being taken away by the spectre of Brexit, and the right to self—determination, which would allow the majority who opposed 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 selfdetermination which would allow the majority who opposed 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. 205452 test +20201021-0900-PLENARY-en_20201021-11:01:41_9 We all know the real problem is the partition of Ireland and it would be wise for all of us to start preparing for Irish unity. we all know the real problem is the partition of ireland and it would be wise for all of us to start preparing for irish unity. 205452 test +20160706-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20160706-13:20:44_1 In a secret reading room on Parliament's premises, we have proven that this Parliament can deal with it in a very responsible way. in a secret reading room on parliament's premises we have proven that this parliament can deal with it in a very responsible way. 96871 test +20160706-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20160706-13:20:44_4 and those who had the political responsibility for these harmful tax practices have not until now had to bear any personal consequences. and those who had the political responsibility for these harmful tax practices have not until now had to bear any personal consequences. 96871 test +20160706-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20160706-13:20:44_2 Still, Member States denied us access to some documents. That cannot be accepted. still member states denied us access to some documents. that cannot be accepted. 96871 test +20171211-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171211-17:01:30_3 Only his own Group and the Liberals support the Declaration, but six Groups have refused it. only his own group and the liberals support the declaration but six groups have refused it. 124996 test +20171211-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171211-17:01:30_7 Do not sign the Joint Declaration. do not sign the joint declaration. 124996 test +20171211-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171211-17:01:30_1 There is no joint position. there is no joint position. 124996 test +20171211-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171211-17:01:30_8 You do not have a mandate for that. you do not have a mandate for that. 124996 test +20171211-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20171211-17:01:30_2 The House failed to reach an agreement. the house failed to reach an agreement. 124996 test +20171003-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171003-18:56:21_2 However, while we are here, among the best words we can say to save the planet, the governments of the Member States are financing fossil fuels with an incredible an astronomical amount of money. however while we are here among the best words we can say to save the planet the governments of the member states are financing fossil fuels with an incredible an astronomical amount of money. 124844 test +20171003-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171003-18:56:21_8 We are here to find the best solution to save the planet and not to find the best compromise with oil companies. we are here to find the best solution to save the planet and not to find the best compromise with oil companies. 124844 test +20171003-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20171003-18:56:21_9 Therefore, let us stop saying beautiful words and let us move on to facts. therefore let us stop saying beautiful words and let us move on to facts. 124844 test +20181212-0900-PLENARY-en_20181212-20:52:05_13 It's both interesting and demanding to meet the various petitioners who come to the committee and talk about their problems. it's both interesting and demanding to meet the various petitioners who come to the committee and talk about their problems. 124930 test +20181212-0900-PLENARY-en_20181212-20:52:05_15 We can all always do better and together we should strive to improve our citizens' support even further. we can all always do better and together we should strive to improve our citizens' support even further. 124930 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170405-17:13:42_5 Often we are asked what is the benefit of the European Union, and what is the significance of the internal market, for citizens? often we are asked what is the benefit of the european union and what is the significance of the internal market for citizens? 124735 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170405-17:13:42_3 Before, Europeans used to switch off when they crossed a border. before europeans used to switch off when they crossed a border. 124735 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170405-17:13:42_1 Europeans will no longer face huge phone bill shocks after travelling in another EU country. europeans will no longer face huge phone bill shocks after travelling in another eu country. 124735 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170405-17:13:42_12 What is the reason for this? what is the reason for this? 124735 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170405-17:13:42_14 Tomorrow we will vote on the last piece of legislation to make roam like at home' a reality. tomorrow we will vote on the last piece of legislation to make roam like at home' a reality. 124735 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170405-17:13:42_25 opportunities are unlimited. opportunities are unlimited. 124735 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170405-17:13:42_23 The use of data is growing rapidly. the use of data is growing rapidly. 124735 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170405-17:13:42_27 We follow news online, order bus tickets, make restaurant reservations, use maps, look for tourist attractions, play mobile games and we can stay connected with our colleagues online. we follow news online order bus tickets make restaurant reservations use maps look for tourist attractions play mobile games and we can stay connected with our colleagues online. 124735 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170405-17:13:42_18 I am proud of what we can achieve together. i am proud of what we can achieve together. 124735 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170405-17:13:42_29 The services must not stop at the internal borders of the European Union. the services must not stop at the internal borders of the european union. 124735 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170405-17:13:42_10 Make a guess! make a guess! 124735 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170405-17:13:42_16 The European Parliament defended the interests of the citizens, competitive markets and small operators. the european parliament defended the interests of the citizens competitive markets and small operators. 124735 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170405-17:13:42_20 The lower data price cap benefits European citizens directly. the lower data price cap benefits european citizens directly. 124735 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170405-17:13:42_19 Together we have reached a dramatic drop in the prices from the original proposal by the Commission. The most important was the price on the data caps. together we have reached a dramatic drop in the prices from the original proposal by the commission. the most important was the price on the data caps. 124735 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170405-17:13:42_31 it contributes to the development of the internal market, connectivity and the use of electronic services wherever Europeans travel in the EU. it contributes to the development of the internal market connectivity and the use of electronic services wherever europeans travel in the eu. 124735 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170405-17:13:42_4 This summer, Europeans will be able to call their friends from the beach, tweet from the work conference, or check emails and social media from Lisbon to Latvia, from Dublin to Dubrovnik, without fear of surcharges. this summer europeans will be able to call their friends from the beach tweet from the work conference or check emails and social media from lisbon to latvia from dublin to dubrovnik without fear of surcharges. 124735 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170405-17:13:42_2 In June, Europeans can use their phones just like at home without paying extra. in june europeans can use their phones just like at home without paying extra. 124735 test +20130910-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130910-19:16:12_1 The most important thing is to be balanced. the most important thing is to be balanced. 96825 test +20130910-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130910-19:16:12_2 We need secure cyberspace, with rules and a degree of control, but we need also to protect openness and the free flow of information and communication. we need secure cyberspace with rules and a degree of control but we need also to protect openness and the free flow of information and communication. 96825 test +20130910-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130910-19:16:12_3 Some Member States understand cybersecurity only as the prosecution of hackers, but it is much more than that. some member states understand cybersecurity only as the prosecution of hackers but it is much more than that. 96825 test +20130910-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130910-19:16:12_4 It is the regulation of an ever changing environment. it is the regulation of an ever changing environment. 96825 test +20151027-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151027-18:52:02_5 bless every drop of blood that has been spilled for Jerusalem.' bless every drop of blood that has been spilled for jerusalem. 124990 test +20151027-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20151027-18:52:02_7 When will the High Representative loudly and clearly condemn the Palestinian stabbings of Israeli civilians? when will the high representative loudly and clearly condemn the palestinian stabbings of israeli civilians? 124990 test +20180704-0900-PLENARY-en_20180704-11:07:01_4 Human life, security is more important.' human life security is more important. 111014 test +20180704-0900-PLENARY-en_20180704-11:16:41_3 20. You are attacking the principle of proportionality and the principle of representation by depriving a lot of Polish citizens of their voices. twenty you are attacking the principle of proportionality and the principle of representation by depriving a lot of polish citizens of their voices. 124804 test +20180704-0900-PLENARY-en_20180704-11:16:41_8 You cannot want only the benefits of belonging to a great union without ever sharing the responsibility that comes with it. you cannot want only the benefits of belonging to a great union without ever sharing the responsibility that comes with it. 124804 test +20180704-0900-PLENARY-en_20180704-11:16:41_2 This new electoral law that you're trying to pass on the European election is a clear attempt to kill opposition parties by fixing the natural threshold at 15 to this new electoral law that you're trying to pass on the european election is a clear attempt to kill opposition parties by fixing the natural threshold at fifteen to. 124804 test +20180704-0900-PLENARY-en_20180704-17:51:01_12 Without these mistakes that you 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 an EUR 120 million anti poverty strategy for all European citizens. without these mistakes that you 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 an eur one hundred and twenty million anti poverty strategy for all european citizens. 28141 test +20180704-0900-PLENARY-en_20180704-17:51:01_5 In this regard, if the latest news in this case is true, Mr Salvini is partly right. in this regard if the latest news in this case is true mr salvini is partly right. 28141 test +20180704-0900-PLENARY-en_20180704-17:51:01_8 So what can be done? so what can be done? 28141 test +20180704-0900-PLENARY-en_20180704-11:46:14_4 And there are many more provisions for more transparency and more democracy. and there are many more provisions for more transparency and more democracy. 4262 test +20180704-0900-PLENARY-en_20180704-18:16:26_0 Madam President, the European Union is based on common values. Among them is that of respect for all nations and minorities and equal treatment for all EU residents, regardless of their origin, native language or religion. madam president the european union is based on common values. among them is that of respect for all nations and minorities and equal treatment for all eu residents regardless of their origin native language or religion. 191695 test +20180704-0900-PLENARY-en_20180704-18:16:26_7 These statements have not received any criticism either from the Latvian ruling elite or in mainstream media. these statements have not received any criticism either from the latvian ruling elite or in mainstream media. 191695 test +20180528-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180528-17:24:56_2 The report contains some paragraphs on the ongoing interinstitutional negotiations on improved practical arrangements for cooperation and information sharing regarding the negotiation and conclusion of international agreements. the report contains some paragraphs on the ongoing interinstitutional negotiations on improved practical arrangements for cooperation and information sharing regarding the negotiation and conclusion of international agreements. 96272 test +20180528-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180528-17:24:56_3 On Wednesday morning a new round of negotiations will take place and the paragraphs in the report may need to be updated by means of oral amendments to take account of the outcome of this meeting. Elmar Brok and Bernd Lange, who were nominated by the Conference of Presidents as Parliament negotiators, on wednesday morning a new round of negotiations will take place and the paragraphs in the report may need to be updated by means of oral amendments to take account of the outcome of this meeting. elmar brok and bernd lange who were nominated by the conference of presidents as parliament negotiators 96272 test +20101019-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20101019-17:01:28_6 Our words have to be in line with the numbers provided in the budget. our words have to be in line with the numbers provided in the budget. 28155 test +20101019-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20101019-17:01:28_5 2020, the great Innovation Union, digital access to all, the Next Generation Network, and so forth. and twenty the great innovation union digital access to all the next generation network and so forth. 28155 test +20101019-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20101019-17:01:28_7 so the budget has to be in line with the challenges of the global world in the twenty first century. 28155 test +20120510-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20120510-10:04:10_4 This is our point. We are very happy that the Council is here. this is our point. we are very happy that the council is here. 28155 test +20091123-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20091123-18:00:02_3 It must be reminded that democratisation is one of the goals of the Eastern Partnership, and Azerbaijan is part of that initiative. it must be reminded that democratisation is one of the goals of the eastern partnership and azerbaijan is part of that initiative. 96727 test +20120704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20120704-12:49:39_1 However, not all the essential goods are covered. For that reason, the EU has negotiated this agreement. however not all the essential goods are covered. for that reason the eu has negotiated this agreement. 28617 test +20120704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20120704-12:49:39_2 A key achievement is Russia's commitment not to impose new or additional export duties. a key achievement is russia's commitment not to impose new or additional export duties. 28617 test +20120704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20120704-12:49:39_3 In the event it would like to do so, Russia should consult the European Commission at least two months in advance. in the event it would like to do so russia should consult the european commission at least two months in advance. 28617 test +20120704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20120704-12:49:39_4 There are also a few shortcomings. there are also a few shortcomings. 28617 test +20120704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20120704-12:49:39_5 Firstly, the wording in the agreement does not make it binding enough. firstly the wording in the agreement does not make it binding enough. 28617 test +20120704-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20120704-12:49:39_7 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. 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. 28617 test +20170315-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170315-22:43:57_9 They are interested in democracy, but in the e Environment. they are interested in democracy but in the e environment. 124698 test +20171024-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20171024-16:48:26_2 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. 124810 test +20171024-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20171024-18:10:58_1 needs and I am underlining this needs, not wishes! needs and i am underlining this needs not wishes! 107212 test +20171024-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20171024-18:10:58_4 Moreover, this institution has always been one of the most ambitious when it comes to the budget the right thing to do. moreover this institution has always been one of the most ambitious when it comes to the budget the right thing to do. 107212 test +20150709-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20150709-09:19:14_1 The European Parliament is being consistent in its support for a change in the legal base from Euratom to the TFEU. the european parliament is being consistent in its support for a change in the legal base from euratom to the tfeu. 96847 test +20150709-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20150709-09:19:14_2 It has done so on previous occasions on previous files concerning the threats to public health from radioactive material. it has done so on previous occasions on previous files concerning the threats to public health from radioactive material. 96847 test +20150709-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20150709-09:19:14_3 We now have a good report asking the Commission to review the maximum levels and to allow for the adoption of implementing acts for swift action in emergency situations. we now have a good report asking the commission to review the maximum levels and to allow for the adoption of implementing acts for swift action in emergency situations. 96847 test +20150709-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20150709-09:19:14_4 We also call for consultation with independent experts when the maximum levels need to be reviewed. we also call for consultation with independent experts when the maximum levels need to be reviewed. 96847 test +20150709-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20150709-09:19:14_5 The annexes laying down maximum levels, as well as the radioactive substances concerned, will be reviewed as and when new scientific data become available. the annexes laying down maximum levels as well as the radioactive substances concerned will be reviewed as and when new scientific data become available. 96847 test +20140416-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140416-10:19:16_4 Both those wars started because governments failed to take steps when they were needed most, and in that I see a parallel with the Europe our ancestors fought for and the battle we are trying not to lose right now. both those wars started because governments failed to take steps when they were needed most and in that i see a parallel with the europe our ancestors fought for and the battle we are trying not to lose right now. 96946 test +20140416-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140416-10:19:16_13 This Parliament and this European Union have the same objectives as the out of control leaders of the world wars to create a state as powerful as possible on the European continent. this parliament and this european union have the same objectives as the out of control leaders of the world wars to create a state as powerful as possible on the european continent. 96946 test +20140416-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140416-10:19:16_5 Beware, our enemy is now within our very own ranks and is listening as we speak. beware our enemy is now within our very own ranks and is listening as we speak. 96946 test +20140416-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20140416-10:19:16_1 We commemorate the tens of millions of soldiers and civilians who died during the First World War, which started a hundred years ago. we commemorate the tens of millions of soldiers and civilians who died during the first world war which started a hundred years ago. 96946 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131022-15:50:19_1 We found that millions of legitimate jobs for our citizens have been lost, that billions in taxes are not being paid and are lost how much our governments would appreciate those! we found that millions of legitimate jobs for our citizens have been lost that billions in taxes are not being paid and are lost how much our governments would appreciate those! 1394 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131022-15:50:19_9 5 So in the containers, which are never even touched, come slaves, counterfeit goods, drugs, etc. five so in the containers which are never even touched come slaves counterfeit goods drugs etc. 1394 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131022-15:50:19_12 In the absence of an FBI, which I firmly believe we will have to create and the sooner the better I looked at the figures for my own Member State to see precisely how much international cooperation there is. in the absence of an fbi which i firmly believe we will have to create and the sooner the better i looked at the figures for my own member state to see precisely how much international cooperation there is. 1394 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131022-15:50:19_18 In Europe we face major danger, but it is unclear and it is escalating fast. in europe we face major danger but it is unclear and it is escalating fast. 1394 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131022-15:50:19_17 In the American Constitution there is a famous phrase in which the President has to take action when he sees a clear and present danger. in the american constitution there is a famous phrase in which the president has to take action when he sees a clear and present danger. 1394 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131022-15:50:19_13 In the current year, Mr President, my Member State has been involved in precisely 12 joint investigation teams. in the current year mr president my member state has been involved in precisely twelve joint investigation teams. 1394 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131022-16:26:35_1 Firstly, I have long advocated that the proceeds of confiscated criminal assets should be reinvested in the communities which have been devastated by organised and serious crime. firstly i have long advocated that the proceeds of confiscated criminal assets should be reinvested in the communities which have been devastated by organised and serious crime. 112071 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131022-16:26:35_7 The discovery of a distressed teenager in Dublin this week is a reminder that Ireland is affected very much by human trafficking. the discovery of a distressed teenager in dublin this week is a reminder that ireland is affected very much by human trafficking. 112071 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131022-16:26:35_5 Almost 900 people are trafficked in the EU each year for labour and sexual exploitation. almost nine hundred zero people are trafficked in the eu each year for labour and sexual exploitation. 112071 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131022-16:26:35_2 The social use of seized criminal assets for youth support, regeneration projects or even crime prevention could really help empower these communities. the social use of seized criminal assets for youth support regeneration projects or even crime prevention could really help empower these communities. 112071 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131022-16:26:35_0 Mr President, I want to focus on two specific areas of this very wide ranging report on organised crime in the EU. mr president i want to focus on two specific areas of this very wide ranging report on organised crime in the eu. 112071 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131022-16:26:35_6 Some stark examples have emerged this week of children possibly being traded and even abused. some stark examples have emerged this week of children possibly being traded and even abused. 112071 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20131022-16:26:35_8 I would ask the Commission to consider proposals for an EU wide helpline in relation to victims of trafficking. i would ask the commission to consider proposals for an eu wide helpline in relation to victims of trafficking. 112071 test +20180417-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20180417-22:13:50_2 The conclusion of the Framework Agreement provides a legally binding instrument to upgrade and strengthen EU Australia bilateral relations and to increase cooperation. the conclusion of the framework agreement provides a legally binding instrument to upgrade and strengthen eu australia bilateral relations and to increase cooperation. 97019 test +20110509-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20110509-21:13:30_0 We now move to the catch the eye part of the debate. we now move to the catch the eye part of the debate. 268117 test +20170118-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20170118-16:22:29_2 I hope that the upcoming meeting in Astana will make way for a long overdue political solution for the benefit of all Syrians. The EU has established itself as an aid provider committed to saving lives and protecting the Syrian people, but the EU must also confront those responsible for these shocking acts, because peace can only go hand in hand with justice. i hope that the upcoming meeting in astana will make way for a long overdue political solution for the benefit of all syrians. the eu has established itself as an aid provider committed to saving lives and protecting the syrian people but the eu must also confront those responsible for these shocking acts because peace can only go hand in hand with justice. 124962 test +20170118-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20170118-16:22:29_3 The EU should support the efforts of the UN Commission of Inquiry investigating atrocities carried out in Syria. the eu should support the efforts of the un commission of inquiry investigating atrocities carried out in syria. 124962 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170215-19:12:02_2 We also focused on the importance of medical education and the training of health professionals human care givers will still be needed and will continue to provide an important source of social interaction. we also focused on the importance of medical education and the training of health professionals human care givers will still be needed and will continue to provide an important source of social interaction. 38420 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170215-19:13:47_1 We should be proud of this European industry and we should give it a reliable European framework within which it can continue to grow. we should be proud of this european industry and we should give it a reliable european framework within which it can continue to grow. 124968 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170215-19:13:47_2 Robotics and connectivity go beyond borders innovation is carried out by experts from several Member States working together. robotics and connectivity go beyond borders innovation is carried out by experts from several member states working together. 124968 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170215-19:13:47_3 This collaboration requires our support. this collaboration requires our support. 124968 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170215-19:13:47_4 The report starts a debate on robotics and brings to the fore different possibilities and solutions. the report starts a debate on robotics and brings to the fore different possibilities and solutions. 124968 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170215-19:13:47_6 no matter how autonomous and self learning they become, they do not attain the characteristics of a living human. Our work discusses solutions to liability for damages caused by robots. no matter how autonomous and self learning they become they do not attain the characteristics of a living human. our work discusses solutions to liability for damages caused by robots. 124968 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170215-19:13:47_7 Who will be responsible? who will be responsible? 124968 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170215-19:13:47_8 How will any legal solution affect the development of robotics, those who own them, and victims of the damage? how will any legal solution affect the development of robotics those who own them and victims of the damage? 124968 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170215-19:13:47_9 The current legal framework on liability may not entirely work for robotics, so we need to consider the impact of different solutions to make sure that harm caused to persons and to our environment will be addressed. Ethical considerations also need to be made, so we can set an ethical framework within which robotics will develop. the current legal framework on liability may not entirely work for robotics so we need to consider the impact of different solutions to make sure that harm caused to persons and to our environment will be addressed. ethical considerations also need to be made so we can set an ethical framework within which robotics will develop. 124968 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170215-19:13:47_10 In all of this we have to understand how robotisation of industry and professions will affect our workers and our professionals, and find ways to provide the right skills and support. in all of this we have to understand how robotisation of industry and professions will affect our workers and our professionals and find ways to provide the right skills and support. 124968 test +20170215-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170215-19:13:47_12 I think that together we have managed to produce a report which deserves a plenary vote in favour. i think that together we have managed to produce a report which deserves a plenary vote in favour. 124968 test +20100518-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20100518-12:17:06_2 and until the adoption of a framework regulation for macro financial assistance, all future individual proposals for such assistance would be subject to codecision by Parliament and the Council. and until the adoption of a framework regulation for macro financial assistance all future individual proposals for such assistance would be subject to codecision by parliament and the council. 96930 test +20100518-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20100518-12:17:06_5 involved, for their positive and constructive approach. involved for their positive and constructive approach. 96930 test +20131119-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131119-16:13:04_1 Firstly, we support this new law as a compromise a normal and serious compromise. firstly we support this new law as a compromise a normal and serious compromise. 97004 test +20171025-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20171025-17:12:22_7 Furthermore, the environmental and sustainability angle is missing, as the need to increase resource efficiency and to adapt the economy to the fight against climate change is not mentioned in the report. furthermore the environmental and sustainability angle is missing as the need to increase resource efficiency and to adapt the economy to the fight against climate change is not mentioned in the report. 124972 test +20130703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20130703-15:37:53_0 I have three questions. i have three questions. 28233 test +20130703-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20130703-15:37:53_4 they are the singers, the musicians and the journalists. they are the singers the musicians and the journalists. 28233 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-21:47:08_2 A couple of years ago I had the possibility to visit Khan al Ahmar and listen to its inhabitants, who obviously knew a long time ago that their future had been sealed. a couple of years ago i had the possibility to visit khan al ahmar and listen to its inhabitants who obviously knew a long time ago that their future had been sealed. 97019 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-21:47:08_3 Nevertheless, they have been using all legal possibilities to prevent a divorce scenario from happening. nevertheless they have been using all legal possibilities to prevent a divorce scenario from happening. 97019 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-21:47:08_5 With our resolutions, we will once again call on the Israeli Government to put an end to its policy of humiliation, threat and demolition against the Bedouin communities and Palestinians living in the West Bank. with our resolutions we will once again call on the israeli government to put an end to its policy of humiliation threat and demolition against the bedouin communities and palestinians living in the west bank. 97019 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-12:51:19_0 Mr President, I would like to use this opportunity to say that I withdrew my name from this report. mr president i would like to use this opportunity to say that i withdrew my name from this report. 28233 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-20:17:50_2 While we cannot compromise on our values and our positions, we can still work together on many issues. while we cannot compromise on our values and our positions we can still work together on many issues. 96651 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-23:44:16_2 additional sanctions and measures may be imposed by judges, together with imprisonment additional sanctions and measures may be imposed by judges together with imprisonment; 129256 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-23:44:16_3 aggravating circumstances will apply to cases linked to criminal organisations or for offences conducted in the exercise of certain professional activities aggravating circumstances will apply to cases linked to criminal organisations or for offences conducted in the exercise of certain professional activities; 129256 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-23:44:16_4 legal entities will also be held liable for certain money laundering activities and can face a range of sanctions. legal entities will also be held liable for certain money laundering activities and can face a range of sanctions. 129256 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-23:44:16_5 The compromise also includes clear rules to define which Member State has jurisdiction and the cooperation between Member States concerned in cross border cases, as well as the need to involve Eurojust. Thank you for your work, and please do support this directive the compromise also includes clear rules to define which member state has jurisdiction and the cooperation between member states concerned in cross border cases as well as the need to involve eurojust. thank you for your work and please do support this directive 129256 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-20:16:32_6 That's why I think we need to be very constructive and careful in our criticism. that's why i think we need to be very constructive and careful in our criticism. 28424 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-18:37:21_2 What do the consumers get? Legal certainty. what do the consumers get? legal certainty. 28240 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-18:37:21_4 We have it in the analogue world, we want to have it in digital. we have it in the analogue world we want to have it in digital. 28240 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-18:37:21_6 Filters are out in the Voss amendments, so there is no censorship, there is no filtering, and political censorship is really a very different thing. filters are out in the voss amendments so there is no censorship there is no filtering and political censorship is really a very different thing. 28240 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-18:37:21_7 Have a look at China and Saudi Arabia, they filter content according to political ideas. have a look at china and saudi arabia they filter content according to political ideas. 28240 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-18:37:21_8 What this proposal is about is to make very rich companies socially respectful. what this proposal is about is to make very rich companies socially respectful. 28240 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-18:37:21_10 What I want to do with this copyright reform is to combine responsibility and freedom, and that is the balanced approach. what i want to do with this copyright reform is to combine responsibility and freedom and that is the balanced approach. 28240 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-10:24:55_8 And I also understand from his words here that he has been forced by the Troika to bend to their financial demands, and now he is speaking their language. and i also understand from his words here that he has been forced by the troika to bend to their financial demands and now he is speaking their language. 125025 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-10:24:55_10 Not least because of mass migration. And everybody knows it was not about the adjustment of the Greek economy it is about saving German and French international banks. not least because of mass migration. and everybody knows it was not about the adjustment of the greek economy it is about saving german and french international banks. 125025 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-10:24:55_13 I think that Greece will be enslaved by this financial burden for years to come. i think that greece will be enslaved by this financial burden for years to come. 125025 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-10:24:55_15 So I hope that the next elections in Greece will see a change, the true change that was promised by Mr Tsipras. so i hope that the next elections in greece will see a change the true change that was promised by mr tsipras. 125025 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-10:24:55_16 and perhaps since he has been let a little more off the hook 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 been let a little more off the hook he can also adjust his government policies into ones that really and truly listen to the needs of the greek people who are suffering. 125025 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-10:24:55_17 they are suffering because of the euro, they are suffering because of an EU project that was not prepared to step in for Greece and to protect the democratic rights of the Greek people. they are suffering because of the euro they are suffering because of an eu project that was not prepared to step in for greece and to protect the democratic rights of the greek people. 125025 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-21:49:01_2 EU aid worth millions of euros destroyed in full impunity and no adequate labelling of settlement products. The village of Khan al Ahmar that I and countless friends of the Bedouins have visited is about to be destroyed. eu aid worth millions of euros destroyed in full impunity and no adequate labelling of settlement products. the village of khan al ahmar that i and countless friends of the bedouins have visited is about to be destroyed. 28161 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-21:49:01_3 You have warned of severe consequences. you have warned of severe consequences. 28161 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-21:49:01_4 This is your moment to save your record on this file, and that of all Europeans. this is your moment to save your record on this file and that of all europeans. 28161 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-21:49:01_5 Will you take action at last? If not, then when? will you take action at last? if not then when? 28161 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-22:28:59_4 but based on our social and environmental standards. but based on our social and environmental standards. 96656 test +20180911-0900-PLENARY-witholdRO-en_20180911-21:22:09_1 I let everybody speak a little bit longer so, if you don't mind, I will not open this procedure because we are running late. i let everybody speak a little bit longer so if you don't mind i will not open this procedure because we are running late. 28141 test +20181002-0900-PLENARY-en_20181002-17:26:48_3 The EU's intention is 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. the eu's intention is 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. 39717 test +20181002-0900-PLENARY-en_20181002-17:26:48_4 All parties must attend the negotiation meeting all parties must attend the negotiation meeting; 39717 test +20181002-0900-PLENARY-en_20181002-17:26:48_5 they need to end the recruitment of children they need to end the recruitment of children; 39717 test +20181002-0900-PLENARY-en_20181002-17:26:48_6 they need to seize the current escalation and effectively involve the United Nations. they need to seize the current escalation and effectively involve the united nations. 39717 test +20181002-0900-PLENARY-en_20181002-17:26:48_9 We must also strongly condemn the launch of ballistic missiles by the Houthi rebels against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the use of sea mines. we must also strongly condemn the launch of ballistic missiles by the houthi rebels against the kingdom of saudi arabia and the use of sea mines. 39717 test +20181002-0900-PLENARY-en_20181002-17:26:48_11 We cannot endlessly repair the damage without understanding and addressing the causes, and we can no longer ignore the obligation to ensure effective, impartial and independent investigations into all alleged violations of human rights and humanitarian law. we cannot endlessly repair the damage without understanding and addressing the causes and we can no longer ignore the obligation to ensure effective impartial and independent investigations into all alleged violations of human rights and humanitarian law. 39717 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20180613-18:45:51_5 Many stakeholders have been consulted over the past two years and the partnership has been completely evaluated. many stakeholders have been consulted over the past two years and the partnership has been completely evaluated. 124903 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20180613-18:45:51_1 the cotonou agreement with the countries of africa the caribbean and the pacific concerns the union's cooperation with seventy eight countries. 124903 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20180613-18:45:51_11 The question of the balance between the three regional components is also important in view of the enhanced partnership with Africa. the question of the balance between the three regional components is also important in view of the enhanced partnership with africa. 124903 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20180613-18:45:51_17 With this debate, we would like to receive more information on the future institutional design and the future interplay between the Joint Council and the Joint Parliamentary Assembly with this debate we would like to receive more information on the future institutional design and the future interplay between the joint council and the joint parliamentary assembly 124903 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20180613-18:45:51_20 The European Parliament believes that the Assembly should be closely associated with the implementation of the agreement and that it should be regularly consulted on all matters of importance for the partnership. the european parliament believes that the assembly should be closely associated with the implementation of the agreement and that it should be regularly consulted on all matters of importance for the partnership. 124903 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20180613-18:45:51_13 There is a need for a reinforced role for parliaments, civil society and regional and local authorities, starting right from the phase of negotiating the new agreement. The new partnership is perceived as one going beyond aid, and going further than a recipient donor relationship. there is a need for a reinforced role for parliaments civil society and regional and local authorities starting right from the phase of negotiating the new agreement. the new partnership is perceived as one going beyond aid and going further than a recipient donor relationship. 124903 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20180613-18:45:51_14 This is very welcome. this is very welcome. 124903 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20180613-18:45:51_23 I look forward to your answers, and thank you very much for your attention. i look forward to your answers and thank you very much for your attention. 124903 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20180613-18:45:51_21 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? 124903 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20180613-18:45:51_18 Let me take the opportunity to repeat the importance of strengthening the parliamentary dimension of the future agreement, guaranteeing real consultative power for the future overarching JPA and ensuring that it provides for open, democratic and comprehensive parliamentary dialogue. let. me take the opportunity to repeat the importance of strengthening the parliamentary dimension of the future agreement guaranteeing real consultative power for the future overarching jpa and ensuring that it provides for open democratic and comprehensive parliamentary dialogue. 124903 test +20180613-0900-PLENARY-20-en_20180613-18:45:51_4 It provides a detailed list of human rights and democratic principles that the parties must comply with. The agreement expires in February 2020 and negotiation must be launched by August this year. it provides a detailed list of human rights and democratic principles that the parties must comply with. the agreement expires in february two thousand and twenty and negotiation must be launched by august this year. 124903 test +20091111-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20091111-21:43:42_1 on the margins of the current transatlantic negotiations on data protection swift pnr the united states is expanding its national security agency data collection facilities so as to intercept every electronic message within its territory as well as all messages coming in and out of the country. 28514 test +20091111-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20091111-21:43:42_3 It is our responsibility to raise awareness of this gross abuse of power and violation of our basic rights. it is our responsibility to raise awareness of this gross abuse of power and violation of our basic rights. 28514 test +20130417-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20130417-18:58:02_2 In the recent years, this country has been unfairly treated by the EU and by the international community. in the recent years this country has been unfairly treated by the eu and by the international community. 97228 test +20101007-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20101007-10:25:23_3 17 Member States are at less than seventeen member states are at less than. 97004 test +20101007-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20101007-10:25:23_1 However, we have to find where the problems are at present. however we have to find where the problems are at present. 97004 test +20090312-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20090312-12:24:14_4 This use of the word Macedonian' cannot be replaced by any reference to any state name. this use of the word macedonian' cannot be replaced by any reference to any state name. 4508 test +20171130-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20171130-10:15:08_1 the need for a holistic definition and application of accessibility and our Group stands for accessibility in its broadest meaning accessible, affordable and available. the need for a holistic definition and application of accessibility and our group stands for accessibility in its broadest meaning accessible affordable and available. 28619 test +20150708-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150708-19:27:47_4 Can we do better in the future? can we do better in the future? 97019 test +20150708-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20150708-19:27:47_3 It was too difficult for this Parliament to commemorate this event. it was too difficult for this parliament to commemorate this event. 97019 test +20100922-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20100922-15:38:29_6 The international community has to admit officially that mass rape in the Congo is a war crime against humanity. the international community has to admit officially that mass rape in the congo is a war crime against humanity. 28150 test +20100922-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20100922-15:38:29_13 At the same time, the government should bring into effect its own recently declared zero tolerance policy and should establish the National Committee of Human Rights, as laid down in the constitution. at the same time the government should bring into effect its own recently declared zero tolerance policy and should establish the national committee of human rights as laid down in the constitution. 28150 test +20100922-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20100922-15:38:29_7 There is a need for a concerted response to maintain pressure on the perpetrators of these rapes and to bring them to justice at local level or in the International Criminal Court. there is a need for a concerted response to maintain pressure on the perpetrators of these rapes and to bring them to justice at local level or in the international criminal court. 28150 test +20150430-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20150430-15:47:33_5 Let us prove together not competing with each other but together that this is not the case. let us prove together not competing with each other but together that this is not the case. 124698 test +20180530-0900-PLENARY-28-en_20180530-21:47:31_3 We have to listen. There has been a lot of discussion about LGBTI rights. we have to listen. there has been a lot of discussion about lgbti rights. 40599 test +20180117-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180117-16:42:00_4 such a decision must be followed by actions with an appropriate budget. such a decision must be followed by actions with an appropriate budget. 39717 test +20180117-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180117-15:28:54_5 I have seen myself at Maidan Square with big guns in my hands, but the guns were so big that they were bigger than my hands themselves. Normally, you would say that it's nonsense, but people believe it. i have seen myself at maidan square with big guns in my hands but the guns were so big that they were bigger than my hands themselves. normally you would say that it's nonsense but people believe it. 96937 test +20140115-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20140115-12:33:52_5 Thirdly the Commission Delegated Regulation of 30 September 2013 on the model financial regulation for public private partnership bodies will enter into force in order to allow joint undertakings to benefit from the simplifications introduced in the new financial framework. thirdly the commission delegated regulation of thirty september two thousand and thirteen on the model financial regulation for public private partnership bodies will enter into force in order to allow joint undertakings to benefit from the simplifications introduced in the new financial framework. 96871 test +20200917-0900-PLENARY-en_20200917-11:35:24_5 Today, we call on the Republic of the Philippines to cease immediately all violence and human rights abuses. today we call on the republic of the philippines to cease immediately all violence and human rights abuses. 23788 test +20200917-0900-PLENARY-en_20200917-11:35:24_6 The fight against illicit drugs must be pursued in full compliance with due process of law. the fight against illicit drugs must be pursued in full compliance with due process of law. 23788 test +20200917-0900-PLENARY-en_20200917-12:18:01_1 The people of Mozambique are faced with one crisis after another, yet their plight is often neglected and ignored around the world. Since 2017, Mozambique has been in a constant state of insecurity and has suffered from terrorist attacks by the so—called al—Shabaab and one climate—related natural disaster after the other. The Mozambique authorities need the assistance of the international community to combat this danger. the people of mozambique are faced with one crisis after another yet their plight is often neglected and ignored around the world. since two thousand and seventeen mozambique has been in a constant state of insecurity and has suffered from terrorist attacks by the socalled alshabaab and one climaterelated natural disaster after the other. the mozambique authorities need the assistance of the international community to combat this danger. 197432 test +20200917-0900-PLENARY-en_20200917-12:18:01_3 We therefore call on Mozambique to investigate without delay the alleged accusations of human rights abuses against their security forces and to respect the fundamentals of international law. we therefore call on mozambique to investigate without delay the alleged accusations of human rights abuses against their security forces and to respect the fundamentals of international law. 197432 test +20200917-0900-PLENARY-en_20200917-12:18:01_4 We call on them to immediately cease the mauling of freedom of speech and to defend the universal value of freedom of speech. we call on them to immediately cease the mauling of freedom of speech and to defend the universal value of freedom of speech. 197432 test +20200917-0900-PLENARY-en_20200917-12:18:01_2 But military insurgencies are no excuse for human rights violations reprisals, and the government of Mozambique has the responsibility to protect its citizens, not make them fear for their lives. but military insurgencies are no excuse for human rights violations reprisals and the government of mozambique has the responsibility to protect its citizens not make them fear for their lives. 197432 test +20200917-0900-PLENARY-en_20200917-11:47:34_2 They know who they are. they know who they are. 96820 test +20200917-0900-PLENARY-en_20200917-11:25:01_4 I think it's really problematic. i think it's really problematic. 4253 test +20200917-0900-PLENARY-en_20200917-11:25:01_5 It's symbolic who takes the floor in the first place, and that's not the kind of signal we want to send to the person who we are defending today. it's symbolic who takes the floor in the first place and that's not the kind of signal we want to send to the person who we are defending today. 4253 test +20200917-0900-PLENARY-en_20200917-11:25:01_6 So please convey this huge concern to the people responsible for that. so please convey this huge concern to the people responsible for that. 4253 test +20110203-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20110203-12:09:07_3 It is self evident that Italy must comply with EU law, just as any other Member State. it is self evident that italy must comply with eu law just as any other member state. 96910 test +20110203-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20110203-12:09:07_5 If this House does not want to walk on the leash of one Member State, I suggest voting against the amendments and supporting the original text. if this house does not want to walk on the leash of one member state i suggest voting against the amendments and supporting the original text. 96910 test +20090204-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090204-12:55:56_4 Man is seen as a creature who is harmful to the environment without making a beneficial contribution. man is seen as a creature who is harmful to the environment without making a beneficial contribution. 28320 test +20090204-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20090204-12:55:56_6 The 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 few amendments to the report calling for further progress on nuclear energy, and supporting headway on nuclear fusion, can hardly the 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 few amendments to the report calling for further progress on nuclear energy and supporting headway on nuclear fusion can hardly 28320 test +20180705-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20180705-10:32:09_5 This sentiment has been strengthened by widespread corruption and lack of implementation of much needed reforms. this sentiment has been strengthened by widespread corruption and lack of implementation of much needed reforms. 124702 test +20140916-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20140916-19:34:26_1 It is clear that we have no time to waste. The new results of the IPCC regarding the scientific basis of climate change leave no room for hesitation. it is clear that we have no time to waste. the new results of the ipcc regarding the scientific basis of climate change leave no room for hesitation. 124736 test +20140916-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20140916-19:34:26_2 The global society must act now. the global society must act now. 124736 test +20140916-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20140916-19:34:26_8 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 stronger, 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 stronger must help those who are most vulnerable to climate change. 124736 test +20140916-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20140916-19:34:26_6 There is only one COP conference before the Paris Agreement, so pressure is mounting. Are we all on track, preparing our national commitments? there is only one cop conference before the paris agreement so pressure is mounting. are we all on track preparing our national commitments? 124736 test +20140916-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20140916-19:34:26_10 It is a tall order for a one day summit, but do we have an alternative while glaciers are melting? it is a tall order for a one day summit but do we have an alternative while glaciers are melting? 124736 test +20110406-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20110406-22:03:11_1 The ENP should become more flexible, proactive and optimised. the enp should become more flexible proactive and optimised. 96695 test +20110406-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20110406-22:03:11_3 Financial assistance should be balanced according to political involvement and the will to move closer to EU values, freedoms and standards. It should be result oriented and tied to objective and clear criteria on democratisation and the progress achieved in reforms. financial assistance should be balanced according to political involvement and the will to move closer to eu values freedoms and standards. it should be result oriented and tied to objective and clear criteria on democratisation and the progress achieved in reforms. 96695 test +20110406-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20110406-22:03:11_4 Secondly, we should consider creating a rapid reaction tool within the ENP for prompt and flexible response to political changes in partner countries, as has happened recently in the Southern neighbourhood. secondly we should consider creating a rapid reaction tool within the enp for prompt and flexible response to political changes in partner countries as has happened recently in the southern neighbourhood. 96695 test +20110406-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20110406-22:03:11_5 Thirdly, the attractiveness of EU assistance is also important. thirdly the attractiveness of eu assistance is also important. 96695 test +20091020-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091020-11:30:19_3 Let us not make this a beauty contest about who is more or less ambitious, more 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 let us not make this a beauty contest about who is more or less ambitious more 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; 96910 test +20091020-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091020-11:30:19_4 we need a clear commitment we need a clear commitment; 96910 test +20091020-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091020-11:30:19_5 we need a clear path and clear deadlines we need a clear path and clear deadlines; 96910 test +20091020-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20091020-11:30:19_7 If Copenhagen is not a complete success, let us not cry wolf and start naming and shaming, but let us set out a clear process and time path in order to come to a result. if copenhagen is not a complete success let us not cry wolf and start naming and shaming but let us set out a clear process and time path in order to come to a result. 96910 test +20170213-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170213-19:09:46_2 It gives incentives to stakeholders from industry and the power sector, and it supports the best performers those performers that strive for innovative and sustainable production techniques. it gives incentives to stakeholders from industry and the power sector and it supports the best performers those performers that strive for innovative and sustainable production techniques. 28257 test +20160510-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20160510-19:18:26_2 I think we all can agree on a crucial fact all SDGs must deliver for gender equality and women's empowerment, the stand alone goal No i think we all can agree on a crucial fact all sdgs must deliver for gender equality and women's empowerment the stand alone goal no. 125040 test +20160510-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20160510-19:18:26_4 This is for me the paramount perspective. this is for me the paramount perspective. 125040 test +20160510-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20160510-19:18:26_1 It is where every country needs to step up and make this aspiration the reality of our time. it is where every country needs to step up and make this aspiration the reality of our time. 125040 test +20160510-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20160510-19:18:26_3 5. 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 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'. five let me cite mrs puri un women deputy executive director as a comprehensive inclusive and universal development framework for action the two thousand and thirty 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'. 125040 test +20131021-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131021-17:37:03_8 Then Europe can show the way, by having pledges that will make others believe in our climate policies and that will make others find solutions to their own climate policies and our policies, and that will show the way forward. then europe can show the way by having pledges that will make others believe in our climate policies and that will make others find solutions to their own climate policies and our policies and that will show the way forward. 28139 test +20131021-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131021-17:37:03_26 0.7 needs to be fixed. Otherwise we will not have the alliance with developing countries that we need to make future meetings a seven that needs to be fixed. otherwise we will not have the alliance with developing countries that we need to make future meetings a 28139 test +20131021-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131021-17:37:03_13 We have to do all three. we have to do all three. 28139 test +20131021-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131021-17:37:03_22 It is not only in Europe, it is all over the world, and we have a responsibility to show the way and lead the way. it is not only in europe it is all over the world and we have a responsibility to show the way and lead the way. 28139 test +20131021-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131021-17:37:03_24 But we also need to be helpful to our neighbours who are less fortunate. There is a Swedish cartoon for children called Bamse but we also need to be helpful to our neighbours who are less fortunate. there is a swedish cartoon for children called bamse. 28139 test +20131021-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131021-17:37:03_14 One very efficient policy that we can all successfully implement is phasing out the global carbon subsidies which exist, and we have the Pittsburgh G20 agreement to get rid of all those inefficient subsidies. one very efficient policy that we can all successfully implement is phasing out the global carbon subsidies which exist and we have the pittsburgh g twenty agreement to get rid of all those inefficient subsidies. 28139 test +20131021-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131021-17:37:03_29 to fix. We wish the Polish to fix. we wish the polish 28139 test +20131021-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131021-17:37:03_10 only then will the Polish Presidency have a chance to find common ground. only then will the polish presidency have a chance to find common ground. 28139 test +20131021-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131021-17:37:03_9 Only then will we be listened to only then will we be listened to; 28139 test +20131021-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131021-17:37:03_27 success. We also have an internal success. we also have an internal 28139 test +20131021-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131021-17:54:08_3 Warsaw is the meeting which is not procedural. warsaw is the meeting which is not procedural. 97009 test +20131021-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131021-17:54:08_6 Otherwise we will not make it again. otherwise we will not make it again. 97009 test +20131021-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131021-18:47:57_28 We must also find innovative ways to use public money, leveraging more private investments in this kind of transformation that we we must also find innovative ways to use public money leveraging more private investments in this kind of transformation that we None test +20131021-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131021-18:47:57_6 It has been positive to see this strong backing. it has been positive to see this strong backing. None test +20131021-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20131021-18:47:57_9 They are continuing to decrease. they are continuing to decrease. None test +20090204-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090204-18:20:23_1 I appreciate very much what you said, but can you make sure that, once you foresee this kind of simulation today, that you invite some of the people who were actually in Mumbai, because it could give you some insight? i appreciate very much what you said but can you make sure that once you foresee this kind of simulation today that you invite some of the people who were actually in mumbai because it could give you some insight? 1898 test +20160705-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20160705-18:32:19_12 In the time when we are facing not only challenges of migration, but also challenges of cross border crime, terrorism and perhaps even hybrid threats, the necessary information exchange is something which can additionally help our citizens and people to feel secure and to trust that our national governments, in the time when we are facing not only challenges of migration but also challenges of cross border crime terrorism and perhaps even hybrid threats the necessary information exchange is something which can additionally help our citizens and people to feel secure and to trust that our national governments 124743 test +20160705-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20160705-18:32:19_16 The country in a hypothetical situation, when it is not capable of controlling its borders and when it is not willing to get assistance from the agency which is just an assistance and not a replacement for the work of a sovereign nation can also lead to the situation where member countries decide, for temporary reasons and for security reasons, to introduce also border controls with this country because, the country in a hypothetical situation when it is not capable of controlling its borders and when it is not willing to get assistance from the agency which is just an assistance and not a replacement for the work of a sovereign nation can also lead to the situation where member countries decide for temporary reasons and for security reasons to introduce also border controls with this country because 124743 test +20160705-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20160705-18:32:19_19 I am looking forward to a positive vote, because every Member of this Parliament if he really cares about European Union interests, about the interests of our citizens and rights of our citizens, and wants to make our Union better will vote in this case to create this agency. i am looking forward to a positive vote because every member of this parliament if he really cares about european union interests about the interests of our citizens and rights of our citizens and wants to make our union better will vote in this case to create this agency. 124743 test +20160705-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20160705-18:32:19_13 as well as European Parliament and European Commission, are working for their interests on their behalf. as well as european parliament and european commission are working for their interests on their behalf. 124743 test +20160705-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20160705-20:22:40_2 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. 124743 test +20160705-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20160705-20:22:40_3 Indeed, this agency will not be a silver bullet and it will not solve each and every 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, indeed this agency will not be a silver bullet and it will not solve each and every 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 124743 test +20160705-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20160705-20:22:40_10 I expect, and we all expect, that the Member States will immediately join and make this Agency capable and efficient and ready to work in the next few months. i expect and we all expect that the member states will immediately join and make this agency capable and efficient and ready to work in the next few months. 124743 test +20170426-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20170426-17:56:06_1 I have to say that in Estonia, for example, we have a government where we work together, Social Democrats and Christian Democrats, and together we have developed a maternity package which includes 18 months fully paid maternity or paternity, i have to say that in estonia for example we have a government where we work together social democrats and christian democrats and together we have developed a maternity package which includes eighteen months fully paid maternity or paternity 124698 test +20090422-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20090422-10:31:56_5 Unfortunately, our economies will still suffer for quite a while, not least because of the public budgets and, probably, future inflationary facts of the efforts which are being undertaken to clean up the huge mess. unfortunately our economies will still suffer for quite a while not least because of the public budgets and probably future inflationary facts of the efforts which are being undertaken to clean up the huge mess. 39716 test +20100120-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100120-17:03:10_1 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, the resolution is 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 the resolution is to do far better in the future the next opportunity being mexico this year. 96910 test +20100120-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100120-17:03:10_3 In Copenhagen, we looked back and we stood alone in our ambitions. in copenhagen we looked back and we stood alone in our ambitions. 96910 test +20100120-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100120-17:03:10_4 We must be able to convince others to be as ambitious as we are. we must be able to convince others to be as ambitious as we are. 96910 test +20100120-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100120-17:03:10_10 So we had better have a plan B' next time. so we had better have a plan b' next time. 96910 test +20100120-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100120-17:03:10_11 Last, but not least, how can we win in diversity if our slogan is, I mean, unity. last but not least how can we win in diversity if our slogan is i mean unity. 96910 test +20100120-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100120-17:03:10_12 We had better unite next time, and that means one voice. we had better unite next time and that means one voice. 96910 test +20100120-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20100120-17:03:10_13 We need a univocal mandate. we need a univocal mandate. 96910 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20090505-11:14:52_6 It must be stressed that advertising is key for free, independent, diverse and high quality media. it must be stressed that advertising is key for free independent diverse and high quality media. 28354 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20090505-11:14:52_2 I agree with the intention to ensure that end users will be able to receive full information on the label, even if the product is bought at a distance, via the Internet or telemarketing. i agree with the intention to ensure that end users will be able to receive full information on the label even if the product is bought at a distance via the internet or telemarketing. 28354 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20090505-11:14:52_3 The same holds true for the intention to reinforce the provisions on market surveillance in order to ensure proper and EU wide harmonised enforcement of the Energy Labelling Directive and its implementing measures. the same holds true for the intention to reinforce the provisions on market surveillance in order to ensure proper and eu wide harmonised enforcement of the energy labelling directive and its implementing measures. 28354 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20090505-11:14:52_9 Second, I call for the rejection of two motions for a resolution on the implementing measures, rejecting implementing measures on TVs and fridges. second i call for the rejection of two motions for a resolution on the implementing measures rejecting implementing measures on tvs and fridges. 28354 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20090505-11:14:52_1 Firstly, increasing energy efficiency is the quickest and the most cost effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Secondly, energy efficiency can be part of the solution to the current economic recession addressing energy demand and energy use can help create long lasting growth and solid job opportunities. firstly increasing energy efficiency is the quickest and the most cost effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. secondly energy efficiency can be part of the solution to the current economic recession addressing energy demand and energy use can help create long lasting growth and solid job opportunities. 28354 test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-17:41:40_14 This legislative instrument is the first regulation based on the principle of mutual recognition concerning criminal law proceedings. this legislative instrument is the first regulation based on the principle of mutual recognition concerning criminal law proceedings. 129256 test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-17:41:40_12 Those limits can be postponed only under the strict conditions detailed in this regulation. those limits can be postponed only under the strict conditions detailed in this regulation. 129256 test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-17:41:40_5 Moreover, confiscation allows victims to be compensated and provides additional funds to invest in law enforcement activities or other crime prevention initiatives. moreover confiscation allows victims to be compensated and provides additional funds to invest in law enforcement activities or other crime prevention initiatives. 129256 test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-17:41:40_3 It is important that this is a regulation and not a directive. it is important that this is a regulation and not a directive. 129256 test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-17:41:40_7 The general principle of recognition means that all judicial decisions in criminal matters taken in one Member State shall be and normally will be directly recognised and enforced by another Member State. the general principle of recognition means that all judicial decisions in criminal matters taken in one member state shall be and normally will be directly recognised and enforced by another member state. 129256 test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-17:41:40_10 In the final text, thanks to our work, many safeguards have been added and fundamental rights will be fully protected. in the final text thanks to our work many safeguards have been added and fundamental rights will be fully protected. 129256 test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-17:41:40_11 we asked and achieved standards certificates and procedures to allow speedy and efficient freezing and confiscation actions a deadline of forty five days for the recognition of a confiscation order and in urgent cases a deadline of forty four hours for the recognition and forty four hours for the execution of freezing orders. 129256 test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-17:41:40_4 We must deprive criminals of the proceeds of their crime. we must deprive criminals of the proceeds of their crime. 129256 test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-17:41:40_2 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. 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. 129256 test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-12:20:45_39 us. By having common policies, we have been able to make a difference. us. by having common policies we have been able to make a difference. None test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-12:20:45_13 In this way, we can deliver more security for our citizens. In addition, I cannot stress enough the importance of preserving transatlantic unity and the need to advance EU and NATO cooperation. As in this way we can deliver more security for our citizens. in addition i cannot stress enough the importance of preserving transatlantic unity and the need to advance eu and nato cooperation. as None test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-12:20:45_33 In recent years, we have significantly broadened the fight against money laundering in in recent years we have significantly broadened the fight against money laundering in None test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-12:20:45_20 It is a political project of the Russian Federation. it is a political project of the russian federation. None test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-12:20:45_19 The interconnectors with third countries should seek to diversify the Union's energy sources and increase the Union's security of supply. Nord Stream 2 does not meet those criteria. the interconnectors with third countries should seek to diversify the union's energy sources and increase the union's security of supply. nord stream two does not meet those criteria. None test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-12:20:45_6 It was a very important achievement and now is the time to move on with the implementation of the pillar principles. it was a very important achievement and now is the time to move on with the implementation of the pillar principles. None test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-12:20:45_34 Estonia. However, this is a continuous process and a major challenge for the European Union estonia. however this is a continuous process and a major challenge for the european union None test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-12:20:45_10 Efficiency is important, but we also must spend to percentages. efficiency is important but we also must spend to percentages. None test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-12:20:45_12 Now is the time to implement the decisions taken, for example, the PESCO projects. now is the time to implement the decisions taken for example the pesco projects. None test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-12:20:45_30 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 Danske 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 danske None test +20181003-0900-PLENARY-en_20181003-12:20:45_40 We Europeans are stronger together and I hope we will spare no efforts in securing our collective interests and values in the we europeans are stronger together and i hope we will spare no efforts in securing our collective interests and values in the None test +20160706-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20160706-15:53:15_1 But I think that the whole European Union, as I said in my speech, must have the same quality of security founding members or non founding members. but i think that the whole european union as i said in my speech must have the same quality of security founding members or non founding members. 1263 test +20160706-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20160706-15:53:15_2 I believe that it is in our interest that international law is kept, which means the territorial integrity of a country and the sovereignty of a country. i believe that it is in our interest that international law is kept which means the territorial integrity of a country and the sovereignty of a country. 1263 test +20090324-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20090324-15:32:59_1 of the european parliament i want to thank you for that very remarkable speech here in the european parliament. applause now it is a pleasure to invite the president of the european commission jos manuel barroso to make his contribution. 1253 test +20100908-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20100908-16:57:58_3 In most EU Member States, we have legislation about NGO funding and its transparency as well as the funding of political parties. in most eu member states we have legislation about ngo funding and its transparency as well as the funding of political parties. 96682 test +20100908-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20100908-16:57:58_5 All us politicians would be very astonished if some fellow European Member State government started funding our national NGOs for political campaigns. all us politicians would be very astonished if some fellow european member state government started funding our national ngos for political campaigns. 96682 test +20100908-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20100908-16:57:58_6 At least we would like to know the source of the money and the possible motives. at least we would like to know the source of the money and the possible motives. 96682 test +20110214-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20110214-18:38:20_6 It has a great pulling effect on each single government to change to e governance and use new ICT technologies. it has a great pulling effect on each single government to change to e governance and use new ict technologies. 28155 test +20120417-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20120417-22:09:33_1 increase opportunities not only for the Members of the European Union but in the region as well. increase opportunities not only for the members of the european union but in the region as well. 28155 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20131022-10:04:16_18 It cannot continue. it cannot continue. None test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20131022-10:04:16_17 We have an accumulation of problems resulting from artificial under budgeting in previous years. we have an accumulation of problems resulting from artificial under budgeting in previous years. None test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20131022-10:04:16_5 3.9 is not coming on time to call for money this year. three nine is not coming on time to call for money this year. None test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20131022-10:34:20_3 That is why we are rolling forward in this budget as we have done in the two previous ones an ever growing number of bills that are unpaid due to cash flow problems. that is why we are rolling forward in this budget as we have done in the two previous ones an ever growing number of bills that are unpaid due to cash flow problems. 96959 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20131022-10:34:20_2 The harsh reality, of course, is that we are living from day to day in budgetary terms. Following the commitments agreed in the MFF back in the boom times of 2007, it is now proving very difficult for Member States laden with debt to honour the bills as they come in today. the harsh reality of course is that we are living from day to day in budgetary terms. following the commitments agreed in the mff back in the boom times of two thousand and seven it is now proving very difficult for member states laden with debt to honour the bills as they come in today. 96959 test +20131022-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20131022-10:53:42_0 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 argument says the UK is so heavily dependent on. 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 argument says the uk is so heavily dependent on. 96960 test +20200916-0900-PLENARY-en_20200916-11:49:33_6 I am ready to do whatever it takes to prevent my fellow Croatians and other nations of the European Union from going bankrupt. i am ready to do whatever it takes to prevent my fellow croatians and other nations of the european union from going bankrupt. 197935 test +20200916-0900-PLENARY-en_20200916-11:49:33_8 I am asking for no charity, I am asking to give people back what was taken from them by unjust crisis, by artificial crisis, and by bad policies. i am asking for no charity i am asking to give people back what was taken from them by unjust crisis by artificial crisis and by bad policies. 197935 test +20200916-0900-PLENARY-en_20200916-11:49:33_3 You have left over 100 million people, after the last crisis in 2008, in poverty. you have left over one hundred million people after the last crisis in two thousand and eight in poverty. 197935 test +20200916-0900-PLENARY-en_20200916-12:16:14_1 We have a long experience with the British establishment. we have a long experience with the british establishment. 205452 test +20200916-0900-PLENARY-en_20200916-12:16:14_7 So, again, we look to you all in Europe to help protect our agreement, our peace process and to help us escape from British misrule. so again we look to you all in europe to help protect our agreement our peace process and to help us escape from british misrule. 205452 test +20200916-0900-PLENARY-en_20200916-12:16:14_3 We know that they renege on their commitments. we know that they renege on their commitments. 205452 test +20200916-0900-PLENARY-en_20200916-12:16:14_5 Now you are learning what we have known all along. now you are learning what we have known all along. 205452 test +20200916-0900-PLENARY-en_20200916-12:16:14_2 We know that they don't care about Ireland, north or south. we know that they don't care about ireland north or south. 205452 test +20200916-0900-PLENARY-en_20200916-12:16:14_4 They have continually reinterpreted, misinterpreted and ignored the Good Friday Agreement to suit their own domestic political agenda. they have continually reinterpreted misinterpreted and ignored the good friday agreement to suit their own domestic political agenda. 205452 test +20200916-0900-PLENARY-en_20200916-12:16:14_6 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. 205452 test +20111117-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20111117-11:01:34_2 I would like to thank them for their friendly words. i would like to thank them for their friendly words. 97011 test +20110622-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20110622-20:05:15_2 We are sending the message that a society can only have a healthy economy when its members are able to contribute fully to its development. we are sending the message that a society can only have a healthy economy when its members are able to contribute fully to its development. 96682 test +20110622-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20110622-20:05:15_3 A healthy economy is the basis for a good level of employment and social policies, and vice versa, a good level of employment and social policies are preconditions for a healthy economy. a healthy economy is the basis for a good level of employment and social policies and vice versa a good level of employment and social policies are preconditions for a healthy economy. 96682 test +20110622-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20110622-20:05:15_5 This is the proof that fiscal stability leads to growth and employment. this is the proof that fiscal stability leads to growth and employment. 96682 test +20110622-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20110622-20:05:15_6 We need to respect the rules of the Stability and Growth Pact. It is essential to achieve growth and jobs and to prevent the debt burden being placed on our children and future generations. we need to respect the rules of the stability and growth pact. it is essential to achieve growth and jobs and to prevent the debt burden being placed on our children and future generations. 96682 test +20170615-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170615-10:20:20_5 Open issues from these resolutions should be dealt with in this framework. open issues from these resolutions should be dealt with in this framework. 97019 test +20170615-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170615-10:06:59_1 We spoke to his wife this morning. we spoke to his wife this morning. 185341 test +20170615-0900-PLENARY-4-en_20170615-10:06:59_4 The adoption of the resolution, as he said, will make his mission virtually impossible. the adoption of the resolution as he said will make his mission virtually impossible. 185341 test +20171024-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20171024-14:02:20_0 Mr President, this report started life as a perfectly reasonable study into the levels of poverty across the European Union and ways in which they might be alleviated. mr president this report started life as a perfectly reasonable study into the levels of poverty across the european union and ways in which they might be alleviated. 188622 test +20171024-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20171024-14:02:20_3 The report fails to recognise that each Member State needs to have different measures in order to meet its own unique challenges and different causes of poverty, which is why I voted against the motion. the report fails to recognise that each member state needs to have different measures in order to meet its own unique challenges and different causes of poverty which is why i voted against the motion. 188622 test +20130612-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20130612-22:54:44_8 Such a plan is very urgent, because the huge amount of international money used for counter narcotics measures in Afghanistan has had no significant impact on production and trafficking. such a plan is very urgent because the huge amount of international money used for counter narcotics measures in afghanistan has had no significant impact on production and trafficking. 97228 test +20130612-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20130612-22:54:44_4 Between 2002 and the end of 2011, the EU alone committed a total of EUR between two thousand and two and the end of two thousand and eleven the eu alone committed a total of eur. 97228 test +20180205-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180205-20:23:20_5 Ms Róża Thun, for her commitment and a great job during the negotiation process with the Commission and the Council during the Estonian Presidency. ms ra thun for her commitment and a great job during the negotiation process with the commission and the council during the estonian presidency. 124763 test +20180205-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180205-20:23:20_3 One of the main reasons is precisely the geo blocking practice, and we need to get rid of this. one of the main reasons is precisely the geo blocking practice and we need to get rid of this. 124763 test +20180205-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180205-20:23:20_9 It is unfortunate that the inclusion of non audiovisual copyrighted content in the scope of the regulation was rejected by the Council. it is unfortunate that the inclusion of non audiovisual copyrighted content in the scope of the regulation was rejected by the council. 124763 test +20180205-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180205-20:23:20_7 It will prevent discrimination for consumers and companies based on access to prices, sales or payment conditions when buying products and services in another EU country. it will prevent discrimination for consumers and companies based on access to prices sales or payment conditions when buying products and services in another eu country. 124763 test +20180205-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180205-20:23:20_6 The agreement between the Council and the Parliament will remove barriers to e commerce by avoiding discrimination based on a consumer's nationality, place of residence or place of establishment. the agreement between the council and the parliament will remove barriers to e commerce by avoiding discrimination based on a consumer's nationality place of residence or place of establishment. 124763 test +20180205-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180205-20:23:20_8 EU consumers will benefit now from better prices when buying online, and traders will be protected with a clearer set of rules laid down in this draft regulation. eu consumers will benefit now from better prices when buying online and traders will be protected with a clearer set of rules laid down in this draft regulation. 124763 test +20180205-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20180205-20:23:20_4 EU citizens have a right to be able to shop online in another EU country just like the locals do. That is the core idea behind the digital single market that we have been working on in the European Parliament. I would like to thank the EPP rapporteur, eu citizens have a right to be able to shop online in another eu country just like the locals do. that is the core idea behind the digital single market that we have been working on in the european parliament. i would like to thank the epp rapporteur 124763 test +20140402-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20140402-19:38:14_1 helped earlier. helped earlier. 112760 test +20140402-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20140402-19:38:14_3 Ukraine is faced with one of the crucial challenges in its history. It would be fundamentally wrong to press the nation now with all types of restrictions popularly called austerity policy. ukraine is faced with one of the crucial challenges in its history. it would be fundamentally wrong to press the nation now with all types of restrictions popularly called austerity policy. 112760 test +20170518-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170518-15:19:36_2 what we are more concerned about is already two quality Europe. This is not acceptable we should not allow multinational corporations to act against European values or against the spirit of our internal market. what we are more concerned about is already two quality europe. this is not acceptable we should not allow multinational corporations to act against european values or against the spirit of our internal market. 23693 test +20091019-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20091019-19:19:42_0 Madam President, I would like to add to the calls for this proposal to be withdrawn and for the Commission to submit a new one with a different legal basis. madam president i would like to add to the calls for this proposal to be withdrawn and for the commission to submit a new one with a different legal basis. 33989 test +20091019-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20091019-19:19:42_2 subject to the codecision procedure and, as we move towards ratification of the Lisbon Treaty and a more simplified and united legal structure throughout the European Union, we should be seeing greater involvement of Parliament in these issues, not less. subject to the codecision procedure and as we move towards ratification of the lisbon treaty and a more simplified and united legal structure throughout the european union we should be seeing greater involvement of parliament in these issues not less. 33989 test +20170531-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170531-22:07:18_8 That is a huge task and I am very glad that we in our committee and between committees, we all agree that this is crucial and in all opinions of committees I found that the Commission is really expected to put.. that is a huge task and i am very glad that we in our committee and between committees we all agree that this is crucial and in all opinions of committees i found that the commission is really expected to put. 124698 test +20170531-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20170531-22:07:18_5 When we look at the labour market, one third of jobs will be deeply influenced by this transformation when we look at the labour market one third of jobs will be deeply influenced by this transformation; 124698 test +20170119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20170119-10:20:16_1 This pillar goes beyond political interest, and it reminds us that the European Union is here to bring improvements in living and working conditions in Europe. this pillar goes beyond political interest and it reminds us that the european union is here to bring improvements in living and working conditions in europe. 88882 test +20170119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20170119-10:20:16_3 Young people my generation cannot wait anymore for those people to wake up and realise that without action we condemn our future generations to poverty. young people my generation cannot wait anymore for those people to wake up and realise that without action we condemn our future generations to poverty. 88882 test +20170119-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20170119-10:20:16_4 We need to build our legislation on decent living conditions we need to build our legislation on decent living conditions; 88882 test +20130416-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20130416-19:31:26_5 The Court will continue to do its best when responding to the needs of European taxpayers in informing them of the quality of EU spending. Finally, I respect the Commission and the Council for their acceptance of our criticism and their enthusiasm today about streamlining and simplifying their future spending schemes. the court will continue to do its best when responding to the needs of european taxpayers in informing them of the quality of eu spending. finally i respect the commission and the council for their acceptance of our criticism and their enthusiasm today about streamlining and simplifying their future spending schemes. None test +20130117-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20130117-15:10:12_2 The rape of this young girl is only the tip of the iceberg. the rape of this young girl is only the tip of the iceberg. 4262 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090505-15:53:49_10 I know you are a reasonable man i know you are a reasonable man; 28149 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090505-15:53:49_8 I hear that the intention is to have a message and I hear that you intend to do something to help those who suffer most. i hear that the intention is to have a message and i hear that you intend to do something to help those who suffer most. 28149 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090505-15:53:49_6 Nothing! nothing! 28149 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090505-15:53:49_9 but can i remind you that an unemployment level of. eleven one next year is twenty seven million unemployed people? can i remind you that at the g twenty summit with some resistance from some european leaders you accepted that if there is a reason we are willing to do more to engage in having high economic growth? president of the commission i have twenty seven million good reasons to do more. that is why i appeal to you today. 28149 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20090505-15:53:49_17 We can do it if we take a new decision we can do it if we take a new decision; 28149 test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20180116-09:47:38_4 Together we will have to set the priorities for the next Multiannual Financial Framework, balancing current policies and new areas such as migration and security. together we will have to set the priorities for the next multiannual financial framework balancing current policies and new areas such as migration and security. None test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20180116-09:47:38_6 On migration, we need to keep building our holistic approach, including internal and external aspects. on migration we need to keep building our holistic approach including internal and external aspects. None test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20180116-09:47:38_8 Therefore, there is a lot of work ahead of us. therefore there is a lot of work ahead of us. None test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20180116-09:47:38_5 We need to focus on deepening and strengthening the internal market to make sure that all single market strategies are completed by 2018, especially, of course, the digital single market. we need to focus on deepening and strengthening the internal market to make sure that all single market strategies are completed by two thousand and eighteen especially of course the digital single market. None test +20180116-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20180116-09:47:38_3 The next 18 months will be crucial for the future of the European Union. the next eighteen months will be crucial for the future of the european union. None test +20120215-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20120215-22:10:23_1 I am aware of all the different systems, but I guess my real concern here is that there is not one size that has to fit all. i am aware of all the different systems but i guess my real concern here is that there is not one size that has to fit all. 96920 test +20120215-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20120215-22:10:23_2 We can find different ways of doing this, and where Member States have got effective systems in place and there are many Member States which do we need to take into account the fact that their systems work effectively. we can find different ways of doing this and where member states have got effective systems in place and there are many member states which do we need to take into account the fact that their systems work effectively. 96920 test +20120215-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20120215-22:10:23_4 but if we need a mixed system, then that should also be fine. but if we need a mixed system then that should also be fine. 96920 test +20120215-0900-PLENARY-17-en_20120215-22:10:23_5 We should not have to fit everything into one box. we should not have to fit everything into one box. 96920 test +20180910-0900-PLENARY-en_20180910-21:19:18_0 Mr President, sexual harassment is a form of violence and it is the most extreme form of gender—based discrimination. mr president sexual harassment is a form of violence and it is the most extreme form of genderbased discrimination. 191377 test +20180910-0900-PLENARY-en_20180910-18:32:46_9 You think that democracy works only in a nation state but, you know, the European Union, for decades has now, has proved that there is a very good combination of local, regional, national and supranational democracy, and that is what I will defend because that is the future. you think that democracy works only in a nation state but you know the european union for decades has now has proved that there is a very good combination of local regional national and supranational democracy and that is what i will defend because that is the future. 28240 test +20180910-0900-PLENARY-en_20180910-18:32:46_13 The fact that young people are ready to do that, and that we enable them to do it and to develop their capacities, reflects a good European attitude. the fact that young people are ready to do that and that we enable them to do it and to develop their capacities reflects a good european attitude. 28240 test +20170704-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170704-15:10:40_7 We have also asked the Commission to determine their key priority actions to strengthen industrial competitiveness, enable companies to compete in domestic and global markets and reinforce the capacity of the Union and its Member States to support the development of businesses, with special attention to small and medium we have also asked the commission to determine their key priority actions to strengthen industrial competitiveness enable companies to compete in domestic and global markets and reinforce the capacity of the union and its member states to support the development of businesses with special attention to small and medium 23821 test +20170704-0900-PLENARY-14-en_20170704-15:10:40_10 In the area of migration, which is the big challenge ahead of the European Union, we consider it of the utmost importance to tackle the root causes of migration by upgrading the Union's development and cooperation policy in Africa as well as its role in the resolution of conflict in its neighbouring countries. in the area of migration which is the big challenge ahead of the european union we consider it of the utmost importance to tackle the root causes of migration by upgrading the union's development and cooperation policy in africa as well as its role in the resolution of conflict in its neighbouring countries. 23821 test +20101214-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20101214-17:47:14_5 The rating agencies and auditors have a lot of responsibility for the good reputation of companies and the proper functioning of the market. the rating agencies and auditors have a lot of responsibility for the good reputation of companies and the proper functioning of the market. 39722 test +20101214-0900-PLENARY-12-en_20101214-17:47:14_11 For this, the first agency must disclose certain information regarding the valuated instrument. for this the first agency must disclose certain information regarding the valuated instrument. 39722 test +20110510-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20110510-16:36:10_4 Why is the Commission not coming up with a concrete proposal on this? why is the commission not coming up with a concrete proposal on this? 28514 test +20100210-0900-PLENARY-3-en_20100210-11:36:01_4 All they do is resist the use of a name which is part of their own ancient historical and archaeological tradition. all they do is resist the use of a name which is part of their own ancient historical and archaeological tradition. 97007 test +20150709-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20150709-11:01:32_1 However, the current regime needs to be better tailored to the digital environment in order to ensure fair remuneration to creators and to conform to consumer expectations. however the current regime needs to be better tailored to the digital environment in order to ensure fair remuneration to creators and to conform to consumer expectations. 125052 test +20150709-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20150709-11:01:32_5 Restrictions linked to geo blocking prevent European citizens from enjoying cultural diversity across borders and European companies from fully benefiting from the possibilities offered by the digital environment. restrictions linked to geo blocking prevent european citizens from enjoying cultural diversity across borders and european companies from fully benefiting from the possibilities offered by the digital environment. 125052 test +20150709-0900-PLENARY-5-en_20150709-11:01:32_6 We need to find legislative and market—driven solutions so that European citizens can access any work available in a Member State from anywhere in the EU. we need to find legislative and marketdriven solutions so that european citizens can access any work available in a member state from anywhere in the eu. 125052 test +20091125-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20091125-14:02:23_3 We must rectify this situation, and we ask the Commission to consider the most adequate compensation measures for our passengers. we must rectify this situation and we ask the commission to consider the most adequate compensation measures for our passengers. 96680 test +20121025-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20121025-21:10:37_11 Russia has always been a very proud nation with a rich culture, with inventions and esprit russia has always been a very proud nation with a rich culture with inventions and esprit; 28241 test +20121025-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20121025-21:10:37_13 We all know about these important landmarks in Russian history. we all know about these important landmarks in russian history. 28241 test +20121025-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20121025-21:10:37_1 WTO after eighteen years of negotiations. wto after eighteen years of negotiations. 28241 test +20121025-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20121025-21:10:37_7 So I hope this will happen for Russia as well and that Russia can also envisage an extreme success story after the significant date in August this year. so i hope this will happen for russia as well and that russia can also envisage an extreme success story after the significant date in august this year. 28241 test +20121025-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20121025-21:10:37_6 If we look at what happened to China after it joined the WTO, we can see that the growth and the success story of China really began with that date a few years ago. if we look at what happened to china after it joined the wto we can see that the growth and the success story of china really began with that date a few years ago. 28241 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20090505-23:04:12_7 Mr Duff for instance, right now, may want to put a question to me about what I said, and I would let him do so for 30 seconds under this rule, if it is adopted. mr duff for instance right now may want to put a question to me about what i said and i would let him do so for thirty seconds under this rule if it is adopted. 4470 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20090505-23:04:12_1 This report is the fruit of a lot of work. this report is the fruit of a lot of work. 4470 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20090505-23:04:12_10 I remember when I first proposed the catch the eye period at the end of ordinary debates, everyone said oh, no, we cannot do that, it will mess up the speaking time of the groups, and so on. i remember when i first proposed the catch the eye period at the end of ordinary debates everyone said oh no we cannot do that it will mess up the speaking time of the groups and so on. 4470 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20090505-23:04:12_16 So there are a lot of interesting things in here. so there are a lot of interesting things in here. 4470 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20090505-23:04:12_12 I would suggest that maybe the blue card procedure will be the same there are some hesitations now, but let us try it out, let us see how it works, and I am confident we can make it work. i would suggest that maybe the blue card procedure will be the same there are some hesitations now but let us try it out let us see how it works and i am confident we can make it work. 4470 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20090505-23:04:12_3 The second source is a lot of smaller changes that, in many ways, have been in the pipeline for a long time but, rather than have a string of reports changing the rules on minor points, we have grouped them together. the second source is a lot of smaller changes that in many ways have been in the pipeline for a long time but rather than have a string of reports changing the rules on minor points we have grouped them together. 4470 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20090505-23:04:12_2 The sources of the reforms that we would hope to introduce to our Rules of Procedure come in part from the work of the Reform Working Group established by the Conference of Presidents, ably chaired by my colleague, Dagmar Roth Behrendt, who made a number of proposals that were approved by the Conference of Presidents and have been forwarded to us to translate as best we can into the Rules of Procedure. the sources of the reforms that we would hope to introduce to our rules of procedure come in part from the work of the reform working group established by the conference of presidents ably chaired by my colleague dagmar roth behrendt who made a number of proposals that were approved by the conference of presidents and have been forwarded to us to translate as best we can into the rules of procedure. 4470 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20090505-23:04:12_8 I am sure, Mr President, you would already let him do so now if he wanted, but, fortunately, he does not want to. i am sure mr president you would already let him do so now if he wanted but fortunately he does not want to. 4470 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20090505-23:04:12_17 There is also the amendment to deal with the odd system we have that our opening session is chaired by the oldest Member instead of, for instance, the outgoing President, which happens in some parliaments or an outgoing Vice President, even, if the President were not re elected, perhaps. there is also the amendment to deal with the odd system we have that our opening session is chaired by the oldest member instead of for instance the outgoing president which happens in some parliaments or an outgoing vice president even if the president were not re elected perhaps. 4470 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20090505-23:04:12_6 Related to that is the innovative amendment to say that we should have this blue card procedure to be able to interrupt each other. related to that is the innovative amendment to say that we should have this blue card procedure to be able to interrupt each other. 4470 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20090505-23:04:12_0 Mr President, I intend to use somewhat less than my four minutes now in introducing it and maybe a little longer when I reply at the end, if there are questions that need clarification. mr president i intend to use somewhat less than my four minutes now in introducing it and maybe a little longer when i reply at the end if there are questions that need clarification. 4470 test +20090505-0900-PLENARY-18-en_20090505-23:10:15_2 To his credit I must say that this is the second modification of the Rules of Procedure. to his credit i must say that this is the second modification of the rules of procedure. 39318 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20170405-23:20:36_2 We, as the EU, also do not want to be criticised by others when we put conditions on the aid we give. we as the eu also do not want to be criticised by others when we put conditions on the aid we give. 124815 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20170405-23:20:36_4 the seventy nine acp countries that welcome eu aid sometimes find the conditions we ask on our aid to be socially oppressive. we are in no position to criticise the foreign aid practices of other countries. according to the un regulations and regarding the wording i think the committee on women's rights and gender equality should always remember one thing abortion is no form of reproductive health or family 124815 test +20170405-0900-PLENARY-23-en_20170405-23:20:36_1 The US is a sovereign country and only accountable to its own citizens. the us is a sovereign country and only accountable to its own citizens. 124815 test +20090325-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090325-16:21:59_1 I believe that I speak on behalf of many of us when saying that this notion is mutual. i believe that i speak on behalf of many of us when saying that this notion is mutual. 23864 test +20090325-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090325-16:21:59_2 The election of President Obama started a new chapter in transatlantic relations that has suffered serious setbacks. the election of president obama started a new chapter in transatlantic relations that has suffered serious setbacks. 23864 test +20090325-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090325-16:21:59_3 As Vice Chair of the Delegation for relations with Canada, I even had to witness, at one point, a situation where Canada acted as a mediator between the European Union and the United States. as vice chair of the delegation for relations with canada i even had to witness at one point a situation where canada acted as a mediator between the european union and the united states. 23864 test +20090325-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090325-16:21:59_4 My second point I welcome President Obama's commitment to diplomacy with the Islamic Republic of Iran. my second point i welcome president obama's commitment to diplomacy with the islamic republic of iran. 23864 test +20090325-0900-PLENARY-8-en_20090325-16:00:22_11 We would like to have a hearing on container security on both sides very soon. we would like to have a hearing on container security on both sides very soon. 1898 test +20101215-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20101215-19:14:45_1 An active and effective European Union contributes to the overall security of the Euro Atlantic area. an active and effective european union contributes to the overall security of the euro atlantic area. 96906 test +20180705-0900-PLENARY-en_20180705-10:32:09_5 It is high time to consider personal accountability of Moldova's officials. it is high time to consider personal accountability of moldova's officials. 124702 test +20201111-0900-PLENARY-en_20201111-20:40:48_1 This is pretty straightforward. this is pretty straightforward. 197810 test +20201111-0900-PLENARY-en_20201111-20:31:22_1 this alone would have well justified an increase in the budget for two thousand and twenty one but not only is the budget in decline but the sector is in difficulty and facing unprecedented crisis. 197526 test +20201111-0900-PLENARY-en_20201111-20:31:22_9 Only this could help equip the EMFF with the real strike for only this could help equip the emff with the real strike for. 197526 test +20201111-0900-PLENARY-en_20201111-20:31:22_3 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 a 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 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 a drop by. 197526 test +20201111-0900-PLENARY-en_20201111-20:31:22_2 The sector is suffering from the consequences of the massive drop in demand for fisheries and aquaculture product throughout Europe. the sector is suffering from the consequences of the massive drop in demand for fisheries and aquaculture product throughout europe. 197526 test +20180416-0900-PLENARY-25-en_20180416-23:20:41_1 At the present moment, there is no more important global issue than the preservation of peace. at the present moment there is no more important global issue than the preservation of peace. 191695 test +20180416-0900-PLENARY-25-en_20180416-23:20:41_2 Mankind is balancing on the edge of war. mankind is balancing on the edge of war. 191695 test +20180206-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20180206-19:01:38_1 But we must also set clear conditions. Most important of all is the return of the rule of law and political freedoms and the re establishment of civilian rule over the military. It must also include a clear path to inclusive and fair elections in 2018, which could also be observed by the European Parliament. Moreover, but we must also set clear conditions. most important of all is the return of the rule of law and political freedoms and the re establishment of civilian rule over the military. it must also include a clear path to inclusive and fair elections in two thousand and eighteen which could also be observed by the european parliament. moreover 96656 test +20180206-0900-PLENARY-19-en_20180206-19:01:38_4 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 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. 96656 test +20170913-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170913-12:56:06_0 Mr President, thank you for giving me the opportunity to make my first speech here in the main plenary of the European Parliament. mr president thank you for giving me the opportunity to make my first speech here in the main plenary of the european parliament. 188622 test +20170913-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170913-12:56:06_2 The European Union has much to gain for India is a great country, and I wish the European Union well with those links. the european union has much to gain for india is a great country and i wish the european union well with those links. 188622 test +20170913-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20170913-12:56:06_4 We have both been members of the Commonwealth for decades, and we have cultural, family, and trading links that go back centuries. we have both been members of the commonwealth for decades and we have cultural family and trading links that go back centuries. 188622 test +20151202-0900-PLENARY-7-en_20151202-17:41:06_3 I wish to reiterate that Frontex is one of our best agencies, and the people who work for Frontex are of the highest integrity. i wish to reiterate that frontex is one of our best agencies and the people who work for frontex are of the highest integrity. 28150 test +20100906-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100906-22:12:42_1 I would also like to particularly thank the rapporteur for this well documented report which allows the European Parliament to reflect on the future revision. i would also like to particularly thank the rapporteur for this well documented report which allows the european parliament to reflect on the future revision. 101469 test +20100906-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100906-22:12:42_4 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 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; 101469 test +20100906-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100906-22:12:42_5 and that as a result, the existing refusal grounds should be reduced, subject to appropriate safeguards. and that as a result the existing refusal grounds should be reduced subject to appropriate safeguards. 101469 test +20100906-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100906-22:12:42_6 We welcome Parliament's agreement that choice of court and arbitration agreement should be protected efficiently in the Union. we welcome parliament's agreement that choice of court and arbitration agreement should be protected efficiently in the union. 101469 test +20100906-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100906-22:12:42_7 The Commission will study the most appropriate means to achieve this objective in the Union, taking into account international conventions on the matter. the commission will study the most appropriate means to achieve this objective in the union taking into account international conventions on the matter. 101469 test +20100906-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100906-22:12:42_8 May I indicate, however, that the protection of arbitration agreements should not limit the free circulation of judgments in the Union. may i indicate however that the protection of arbitration agreements should not limit the free circulation of judgments in the union. 101469 test +20100906-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100906-22:12:42_10 The Commission invites Parliament in the upcoming revision to open its position on this matter, which really concerns access to justice in Europe and the enforcement of rights granted by European Union law. the commission invites parliament in the upcoming revision to open its position on this matter which really concerns access to justice in europe and the enforcement of rights granted by european union law. 101469 test +20100906-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20100906-22:12:42_14 The Commission intends to propose a revision of the regulation by the end of the year and it looks forward to cooperation with Parliament for the first time on this matter. the commission intends to propose a revision of the regulation by the end of the year and it looks forward to cooperation with parliament for the first time on this matter. 101469 test +20091007-0900-PLENARY-9-en_20091007-15:38:32_1 including development cooperation'. including development cooperation'. 96883 test +20090203-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090203-21:49:10_3 As Commissioner Barrot has underlined, in each individual country of the Union, there is a clear and, more often than not, official legal framework that ensures the protection of our cultural diversity. as commissioner barrot has underlined in each individual country of the union there is a clear and more often than not official legal framework that ensures the protection of our cultural diversity. 95020 test +20090203-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090203-21:49:10_5 Real life examples show that solving issues related to education fuels strong Community development. real life examples show that solving issues related to education fuels strong community development. 95020 test +20090203-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090203-21:49:10_9 Where the need arises, higher degree education in the language of minorities is part of the national educational system. where the need arises higher degree education in the language of minorities is part of the national educational system. 95020 test +20090203-0900-PLENARY-13-en_20090203-21:49:10_13 I would very much like to see a very substantial debate on how Europe intends to take advantage of our unique educational system so that we remain united in our diversity. i would very much like to see a very substantial debate on how europe intends to take advantage of our unique educational system so that we remain united in our diversity. 95020 test +20131024-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20131024-12:02:51_0 Mr President, in relation to the statement made about the staff who work for Parliament parliamentarians accept responsibility for this House, and we should never shift it to members of staff who cannot defend themselves. mr president in relation to the statement made about the staff who work for parliament parliamentarians accept responsibility for this house and we should never shift it to members of staff who cannot defend themselves. 4532 test +20131024-0900-PLENARY-10-en_20131024-12:04:29_1 We need to delete the words in full' twice in this text to avoid misunderstanding, as there may be a minor technical correction of the figures. we need to delete the words in full' twice in this text to avoid misunderstanding as there may be a minor technical correction of the figures. 4265 test +20090422-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20090422-15:41:22_4 The second reason is interinstitutional equilibrium. the second reason is interinstitutional equilibrium. 39318 test +20090422-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20090422-15:41:22_6 This is the democratic principle and this is what we are about to do. this is the democratic principle and this is what we are about to do. 39318 test +20090422-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20090422-15:41:22_7 So we are not saying we want to do something else. so we are not saying we want to do something else. 39318 test +20090422-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20090422-15:41:22_8 We are saying we want to do our duty. we are saying we want to do our duty. 39318 test +20090422-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20090422-15:41:22_10 It is a much more important common policy and we cannot from the outset say that Parliament will not have a bearing on that policy at all. it is a much more important common policy and we cannot from the outset say that parliament will not have a bearing on that policy at all. 39318 test +20090422-0900-PLENARY-11-en_20090422-15:41:22_12 The last and probably the most important point is transparency vis vis the citizens. Our role as a Parliament is accountability vis vis the citizens. We cannot, and we must not, say to the citizens that the big common policies, like the external and defence policy, will lie outside the democratic control of our Parliament. the last and probably the most important point is transparency vis vis the citizens. our role as a parliament is accountability vis vis the citizens. we cannot and we must not say to the citizens that the big common policies like the external and defence policy will lie outside the democratic control of our parliament. 39318 test +20141021-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20141021-21:15:02_0 Madam President, we must constantly keep in mind that, as members of the European Union, we have signed up to a core set of democratic principles and rights. madam president we must constantly keep in mind that as members of the european union we have signed up to a core set of democratic principles and rights. 4542 test +20141021-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20141021-21:15:02_1 We must all operate under an umbrella of respect for democracy and the rule of law. we must all operate under an umbrella of respect for democracy and the rule of law. 4542 test +20141021-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20141021-21:15:02_4 Yet very little is achieved through lecturing one another. Far more progress can be made through a dialogue which is constructive and cooperative. yet very little is achieved through lecturing one another. far more progress can be made through a dialogue which is constructive and cooperative. 4542 test +20141021-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20141021-21:15:02_5 More will always be achieved by offering solutions, not just criticisms. more will always be achieved by offering solutions not just criticisms. 4542 test +20141021-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20141021-21:15:02_7 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. 4542 test +20141021-0900-PLENARY-15-en_20141021-21:15:02_8 We here should be a platform for examination, debate and, most of all, for solutions but it is not the European Union's function to be both judge and jury in this matter. we here should be a platform for examination debate and most of all for solutions but it is not the european union's function to be both judge and jury in this matter. 4542 test +20090203-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20090203-12:50:57_0 Mr President, thank you for your patience and indulgence. mr president thank you for your patience and indulgence. 28320 test +20120612-0900-PLENARY-16-en_20120612-20:46:56_3 thank you very much for being here with us! 28246 test +20100617-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20100617-11:23:38_2 A large part of the reason is of course illegal fishing, more often than not by vessels which are registered to countries which lack the will or 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 is of course illegal fishing more often than not by vessels which are registered to countries which lack the will or the resources to enforce international agreements. no amount of traceability measures or extra paperwork will address the problem of reducing 33989 test +20100617-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20100617-11:23:38_3 fish stocks if so many vessels are still operating illegally and with impunity. fish stocks if so many vessels are still operating illegally and with impunity. 33989 test +20100617-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20100617-11:23:38_4 The Commission must therefore put pressure on the EU Member States to end the practice which allows foreign vessels to register easily and operate under their flags. the commission must therefore put pressure on the eu member states to end the practice which allows foreign vessels to register easily and operate under their flags. 33989 test +20100617-0900-PLENARY-6-en_20100617-11:23:38_5 It is of no benefit to Member States to turn a blind eye to illegal fishing. it is of no benefit to member states to turn a blind eye to illegal fishing. 33989 test