124 Plenary speeches of Kostas PAPADAKIS
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Humanitarian assistance in the Mediterranean (debate)
Clean air zone in EU cities (debate)
The situation of EU forests (debate)
Amazon forest fires (debate)
Importance of European remembrance for the future of Europe (debate)
Situation in Northern Syria (debate)
Effects of the bankruptcy of Thomas Cook Group (debate)
The Turkish military operation in northeast Syria and its consequences (debate)
Search and rescue in the Mediterranean (debate)
Turkish drilling activities in EU waters in the Eastern Mediterranean (debate)
The 30th Anniversary of the Velvet revolution: importance of the fight for freedom and democracy in Central and Eastern Europe for the historical unification of Europe (debate)
EU response to extreme meteorological events and their impacts: how to protect European urban areas and their cultural heritage (debate)
Measures to address the impact on European agriculture of the WTO ruling on the Airbus dispute (debate)
Presentation by the Commission President-elect of the College of Commissioners and their programme (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Lisbon Treaty and the legally binding Charter of Fundamental Rights (debate)
“Housing First” as urgent action to address the situation of homeless people in Europe (debate)
“Housing First” as urgent action to address the situation of homeless people in Europe (debate)
Situation in Iran and Iraq following recent escalations (debate)
Annual report on the implementation of the common foreign and security policy - Annual report on the implementation of the common security and defence policy (debate)
European Parliament's position on the Conference on the Future of Europe (debate)
Urgent humanitarian situation on Greek Islands, especially of children - ensuring protection, relocation and family reunification (debate)
SMEs and better regulation (debate)
Preparation of the Extraordinary European Council Meeting of 20 February 2020 on the Multiannual Financial Framework (debate)
Preparation of the Extraordinary European Council Meeting of 20 February 2020 on the Multiannual Financial Framework (debate)
Humanitarian situation of refugees at EU external borders (debate)
Coronavirus outbreak, state of play and ensuring a coordinated European response to the health, economic and social impact (debate)
Migration situation at the Greek-Turkish border and the EU's common response to it (debate)
Conclusions of the Special European Council meeting of 1 and 2 October 2020 - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 15 and 16 October 2020 (debate)
The resumption of hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan in relation to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict (debate)
The impact of Covid-19 outbreak on long-term care facilities (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15 and 16 October 2020, in particular the negotiations of the future relations with the UK (debate)
The impact of COVID-19 measures on democracy, fundamental rights and the rule of law (debate)
Situation of Fundamental Rights in the European Union – Annual Report for the years 2018-2019 (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 10-11 December 2020 (debate)
Quality of water intended for human consumption – Implementation of the EU water legislation (debate)
Preparation of an EU Strategy on COVID-19 vaccination, including its external dimension (debate)
Inauguration of the new President of the United States and the current political situation (debate)
The state of play of the EU’s COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy (debate)
Democratic scrutiny of social media and the protection of fundamental rights (debate)
Programme for the Union’s action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (‘EU4Health programme’) (debate)
The Syrian conflict - 10 years after the uprising (continuation of debate)
Government attempts to silence free media in Poland, Hungary and Slovenia (debate)
EU Digital COVID Certificate - Union citizens – EU Digital COVID Certificate - third-country nationals (debate)
Preparation of the G7 summit of 11-13 June and the EU-US Summit (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 24-25 June 2021 – Relaunch of the Malta Declaration and the use of an effective solidarity mechanism (debate)
The 70th anniversary of the Geneva Convention (debate)
Labour rights in Bangladesh (debate)
Presentation of the Fit for 55 package after the publication of the IPCC report (debate)
EU Blue Card Directive (debate)
State of the Union (debate)
European solutions to the rise of energy prices for businesses and consumers: the role of energy efficiency and renewable energy and the need to tackle energy poverty (debate)
European Union Agency for Asylum (continuation of debate)
The rise of right-wing extremism and racism in Europe (in light of recent events in Rome) (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Outcome of the COP26 in Glasgow (debate)
The EU's role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic: how to vaccinate the world (topical debate)
The 30th anniversary of the dissolution of the Soviet Union and its importance for the future of Russia and Europe (debate)
Situation at the Ukrainian border and in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine (debate)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the French Presidency (debate)
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2021 - Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2021 (debate)
EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine (debate)
Russian aggression against Ukraine (debate)
The deterioration of the situation of refugees as a consequence of the Russian aggression against Ukraine (debate)
Rising energy prices and market manipulation on the gas market (debate)
Debriefing of the European Council meeting in Paris on 10 March 2022 - Preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 March 2022 (debate)
Violations of right to seek asylum and non-refoulement in the EU Member States (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
EU preparedness against cyber-attacks following Russia invasion on Ukraine (debate)
The social and economic consequences for the EU of the Russian war in Ukraine - reinforcing the EU’s capacity to act (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2021 Report on Turkey (debate)
The EU and the security challenges in the Indo-Pacific (debate)
Loss of life, violence and inhumane treatment against people seeking international protection at the Spanish-Moroccan border (debate)
This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis (debate)
Surveillance and predator spyware systems in Greece (debate)
EU response to the increase in energy prices in Europe (debate)
The death of Mahsa Amini and the repression of women's rights protesters in Iran (debate)
Access to water as a human right – the external dimension (debate)
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (debate)
Keep the bills down: social and economic consequences of the war in Ukraine and the introduction of a windfall tax (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022 (debate)
Cultural solidarity with Ukraine and a joint emergency response mechanism for cultural recovery in Europe (debate)
REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
The need for a European solution on asylum and migration including search and rescue (debate)
Suspicions of corruption from Qatar and the broader need for transparency and accountability in the European institutions (debate) (debate)
Turkish airstrikes on northern Syria and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (debate)
Tackle the cost of living crisis: increase pay, tax profits, stop speculation (topical debate)
Surge of respiratory infections and the shortage of medication in Europe (debate)
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy - annual report 2022 - Implementation of the common security and defence policy - annual report 2022 (debate)
Preparation of the Special European Council meeting of February, in particular the need to develop sustainable solutions in the area of asylum and migration (debate)
EU response to the humanitarian situation following the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria (debate)
One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine (debate)
Conclusions of the Special European Council meeting of 9 February and preparation of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023 (debate)
EU Rapid Deployment Capacity, EU Battlegroups and Article 44 TEU: the way forward (debate)
Establishing the Act in support of ammunition production (debate)
Revision of the Stability and Growth Pact (debate)
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (debate)
The water crisis in Europe (debate)
The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean (debate)
State of the SME Union (debate)
European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA) (debate)
2022 Report on Türkiye (debate)
Improving firefighters’ working conditions (debate)
Need for a speedy adoption of the asylum and migration package (debate)
Decent Housing for All (topical debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Mental health at work (debate)
Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East (debate)
The European Elections 2024 (debate)
EU strategy to assist young people facing the housing and cost of living crisis (topical debate)
Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation (debate)
Rule of Law and media freedom in Greece (debate)
Empowering farmers and rural communities - a dialogue towards sustainable and fairly rewarded EU agriculture (debate)
Working conditions of teachers in the EU (debate)
Tackling the inflation in food prices and its social consequences and root causes (debate)
Strengthening European Defence in a volatile geopolitical landscape - Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2023 - Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2023 (joint debate - European security and defence)
Report on the Commission’s 2023 Rule of Law report (A9-0025/2024 - Sophia in 't Veld)
Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2024 (debate)
Rising anti-LGBTIQ rhetoric and violence: recent attacks in Thessaloniki (debate)
Screening of third country nationals at the external borders - European Criminal Records Information System - Third Country Nationals - Common procedure for international protection in the Union - Establishing a return border procedure, and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1148 - Asylum and migration management - Addressing situations of crisis and force majeure - Establishment of 'Eurodac' for the comparison of fingerprints for the effective application of Regulation (EU) No 604/2013, for identifying an illegally staying third-country national or stateless person and on requests for the comparison with Eurodac data by Member States' law enforcement authorities and Europol for law enforcement purposes (recast) - Union Resettlement Framework - Standards for the qualification of third-country nationals or stateless persons as beneficiaries of international protection - Standards for the reception of applicants for international protection (recast) (joint debate - Migration and Asylum package)
Effective coordination of economic policies and multilateral budgetary surveillance - Speeding up and clarifying the implementation of the excessive deficit procedure – amending Regulation - Requirements for budgetary frameworks of the Member States – amending Directive (joint debate – Economic governance)