Elio DI RUPO

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• “05:32 – 12:08:29): I'm going to speak French as well. We really are faced with a situation where rule of law and European sovereignty is at risk you said this there were seven countries that didn't support this in Rome and that included the US and they are not only issuing sanctions against the ICC and its judges but also against national courts and this is something that is unacceptable. And what I think is really unacceptable is that there is a very broad consensus when it comes to using the provisions available the blocking instrument in particular there were things that the commission can do on its initiative and you would just have to have a blocking majority against it for that not to happen but we could perhaps just be naive here maybe you could wonder why the commission is not acting but we cannot accept this balance of powers as it stands between the parliament and the commission if the parliament allows the commission to not act on such a fundamental issue and we keep hearing these speeches about rule of law human rights and so on well we're getting these speeches from the president the commission and from the commissioners but then at the same time they are allowing the rule of law to be eroded and for rules not to be respected. There are of course the trade relations between the EU and the US there is the digital tech and military link with the US but yes or no do we have a certain amount of dignity and I think that when it comes to someone like Trump here I have been in politics for years and I'm not a psychiatrist but through my experience you become a psychiatrist and I think that the EU does need to show through an act from the commission that enough is enough they need to activate these resources they need to list these steps taken by the US which are in conflict with European freedoms and we cannot just allow the ICC to undergo these kinds of attacks. This is something that goes just beyond politics we're talking about human dignity it's not about just defending the court alone we're defending humanity everyone who has suffered massacres and war crimes well then we need to remember them and we could be the same.”
  Support for International Criminal Court
• “Allow me to speak in French. There are three things I want to say. A commissioner. There are many factors that influence Manipulation of all types of information. I'd like to see a complete list. It would be very long, but it would enable us to look at the different parameters that have influence. Secondly, the point about algorithms that falls under the scope of legislation. I have great respect for lawyers, but it's the mathematicians that come up with these algorithms. The does the Commission have a group of the best European mathematicians to be able to understand with precision what is happening? And then finally, my colleague was asking, why not create our own social European social network, which guarantees verification of information. I mean, Trump has got his own social media. Why don't we have our own.”
  Disinformation & online freedoms
• “Thank you very much, This is the chair I would like to to begin by once again thanking the two rapporteurs for the quality of their work for priorities. First, military mobility is not only about building or renovating roads, bridges, railways, ports, airports, but it's also protecting those infrastructures. And today we are facing a sabotage, cyber attacks, jamming attempts. So our corridors must be secured physically, digitally and energetically. Second, the funding we have already spoken about that we need a clear, reinforced and thoroughly European budget line in the next multi annual financial framework. We must be ready as soon as the MFF is voted. As you know, each country has its own military mobility projects. Each project is important, but we can't finance everything at once. We must therefore prioritize our European actions for simplification of procedures. We must create a Schengen area of military mobility with free movement at the border in the event of actions supported by the EU or NATO. And finally. And believe me, it's very important the implementation of this policy will involve large scale public procurement to adapt or build dual use infrastructures. However, in several member states, Such projects will be blocked for years by disproportionate administrative procedures or endless appeals by citizens or associations. I therefore call. I therefore call for a fast track defense mobility regulation to shorten procurement and appeal procedures for projects recognized as being of strategic European interest. I remain at your disposal to explain. Thank you very much, Mrs. President.”
  EU competences on defence
• “Commissioner. As the presidency reminded us, there are many differences between us and China. Russia policy, economic policy, raw material sanctions against members. But China is a. An essential global actor. And it would be irresponsible to disrupt a dialogue with Beijing. The EU must defend its interests and values while pursuing honest dialogue without giving lectures and demonstrating mutual comprehension. But I think it is also necessary, Commissioner, to be firm and to show China that the European Union is a vast market. And. We could take decisions which could be bad for us, but bad also for China. So I am in favour of a dialogue with China.”
  EU-China relations
• “38:16 – 16:41:11): Yes, Madam President, first of all, excuse me if I'm going to leave after this intervention. I have absolutely to be in a little place. First of all, I would like to thank Petras for the quality of his work and for the very practical direction given to this CD draft opinion. The S&D group agrees with his approach. This approach is in line with the content of the own initiative report of military mobility and report on which we worked well together. For the S&D group, military mobility is a condition for European credibility but military mobility must also remain fully consistent with dual-use investment. It must also be consistent with cyber mobility. We will pay attention to two fundamental balances. The first concerns governance. The necessary flexibility in the future multiannual financial framework must be transparent to allow effective control by Parliament, especially since defense is not as such an EU competence. The second concerns the quality of the projects. They must demonstrate real added value, not only military but also cyber. An investment must be designed to resist both physical and digital attacks as well as other acts of sabotage targeting vulnerable sites. Finally, Mister or Missus President, I think we underestimate administrative delays in some countries. I know some, for example mine, that takes five to seven years to grant permits or to obtain a judgment in case of appeal before an administrative or jury body. To avoid this serious problem, the regulation must provide a fast track procedure with very short deadlines imposed on Member States. In this constructive spirit, I will table additional amendments together with my group. I look forward to continuing this work with Petras and wish all of you and I would like to thank you very, very much.”
  EU competences on defence
• “Well, my position absolutely. Dear colleague, my solution is peace and negotiation. But you and your party over there are turning it on its head and telling lies. Lies which appear to be the truth. But we don't want to prolong this war. We want peace and we want a Russian losses. But there is such a thing as international law. I mean, that may have escaped your notice, but fortunately that is the case because, you know, the day e fails to respect international law itself. Really? Then the game over, that will be the end.”
  Russia-Ukraine conflict (10th term)
• “The commissioner, I'd like to speak to you about competitiveness, the competitiveness of Europe. I mean, the old methods we use deregulate Asian, um, acting on salaries, blind faith in free trade. None of this works anymore. Even Mario Draghi has spoken out against this. Europe needs a real industrial strategy to get relocalization of industry in Europe, as Joe Biden did in the United States by putting 200 billion at play. We need to massively invest in strategic sectors. Technology, artificial intelligence are indeed a new. Medicines, renewable energies and competitiveness should also improve the social conditions of European citizens by putting in place quality jobs, decent salaries, good purchasing power. All of this needs to be done by promoting Made in Europe products, but also not closing ourselves off to the rest of the world. Thank you.”
  "Buy European" provisions
• “05:32 – 12:08:29): I'm going to speak French as well. We really are faced with a situation where rule of law and European sovereignty is at risk you said this there were seven countries that didn't support this in Rome and that included the US and they are not only issuing sanctions against the ICC and its judges but also against national courts and this is something that is unacceptable. And what I think is really unacceptable is that there is a very broad consensus when it comes to using the provisions available the blocking instrument in particular there were things that the commission can do on its initiative and you would just have to have a blocking majority against it for that not to happen but we could perhaps just be naive here maybe you could wonder why the commission is not acting but we cannot accept this balance of powers as it stands between the parliament and the commission if the parliament allows the commission to not act on such a fundamental issue and we keep hearing these speeches about rule of law human rights and so on well we're getting these speeches from the president the commission and from the commissioners but then at the same time they are allowing the rule of law to be eroded and for rules not to be respected. There are of course the trade relations between the EU and the US there is the digital tech and military link with the US but yes or no do we have a certain amount of dignity and I think that when it comes to someone like Trump here I have been in politics for years and I'm not a psychiatrist but through my experience you become a psychiatrist and I think that the EU does need to show through an act from the commission that enough is enough they need to activate these resources they need to list these steps taken by the US which are in conflict with European freedoms and we cannot just allow the ICC to undergo these kinds of attacks. This is something that goes just beyond politics we're talking about human dignity it's not about just defending the court alone we're defending humanity everyone who has suffered massacres and war crimes well then we need to remember them and we could be the same.”
  Foreign interference in Europe
• “Commissioner, I just wanted to congratulate you and your administration, who have carried out a lot of work in a very short amount of time. I also wanted to add this. We need to develop our industries, and we're going to stockpile weapons or defense products up to a certain point. Who decides what to store? That's one question. These industries will have to export their products in some countries based on the common position of the EU, which I think comes from 2008. Certain countries have the defence secrets clause, and so the exports are carried out in that context. In other regions, however, there are very Strict restrictions, and that gives a lot of fuel to certain organizations which are anti the defense industry. So are you also going to work on the issue of export of these products? Are you also going to work on this which is complementary to our industry so that they can work long term?”
  Arms export from the EU
• “Madam president. Mr. president. As you. I don't want war. We would be turning our back on reality. That would be a grave mistake for each and every one of us, and each and every one of our citizens. And what you're proposing is indeed what we should do urgently. Europe needs to take its own fate in its hands. And if I may, president, it's not necessarily the to the tune of 27 member states. I think when it comes to defense, we need to find other ways and means, but above all, to protect our citizens in the realm of the economy. We need to have industrial strategy in pharmaceuticals in energy, for example. That's also important. We need to make sure there that on the social side, our citizens have a better quality of life, have better income. That's fundamental. And when it comes to defence in terms of investments, we have to invest in our territory, for our companies, for our jobs, our engineers, our workers, our scientists and research. We shouldn't be dependent on anybody else at all. And I think presidents, you have the capacity and we are counting on you.”
  EU competences on defence