Activities of João OLIVEIRA
Plenary speeches (19)
Outcome of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture(debate)
One-minute speeches (Rule 179)
Continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States (debate)
The future of European competitiveness (debate)
War in the Gaza Strip and the situation in the Middle-East (debate)
Situation in Venezuela (debate)
The devastating floods in Central and Eastern Europe, the loss of lives and the EU’s preparedness to act on such disasters exacerbated by climate change(debate)
The case of José Daniel Ferrer García in Cuba
Droughts and extreme weather events as a threat to local communities and EU agriculture in times of climate change (debate)
Order of business
One year after the 7 October terrorist attacks by Hamas (debate)
Need to fight the systemic problem of gender-based violence in Europe (debate)
The extreme wildfires in Southern Europe, in particular Portugal and Greece and the need for further EU climate action on adaptation and mitigation (debate)
The extreme wildfires in Southern Europe, in particular Portugal and Greece and the need for further EU climate action on adaptation and mitigation (debate)
Preparation of the European Council of 17-18 October 2024 (debate)
Ensuring sustainable, decent and affordable housing in Europe - encouraging investment, private property and public housing programmes (debate)
Ensuring sustainable, decent and affordable housing in Europe - encouraging investment, private property and public housing programmes (debate)
Urgent need to revise the medical devices regulation (debate)
World Mental Health Day - need for a comprehensive EU strategy on mental health (debate)
Shadow reports (2)
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (application from Belgium – EGF/2024/001 BE/Match-Smatch)
REPORT on the Council position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025
Shadow opinions (1)
Opinion on the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 - all sections
Written explanations (2)
Continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States
É com o fim da guerra, a defesa da Paz, a resolução política dos conflitos internacionais, o desarmamento geral, simultâneo e controlado que estamos comprometidos.É imperativo que EUA, NATO e UE ponham termo à estratégia de instigação e alargamento do conflito, abrindo urgentemente vias de negociação com os demais intervenientes, incluindo a Federação Russa, buscando uma solução política para o conflito, a resposta aos problemas de segurança colectiva na Europa, e o cumprimento dos princípios da Carta da ONU e da Acta Final da Conferência de Helsínquia.O Parlamento Europeu insiste em sentido contrário, aprovando mais uma resolução, que teima na instigação e escalada da guerra na Ucrânia, apelando à elevação do conflito a um patamar cujas consequências podem ter proporções catastróficas.A resolução apela ao reforço substancial e abrangência dos mecanismos sancionatórios e coercivos contra países terceiros, reforça a pulsão militarista no quadro da UE, alinhada e sujeita aos ditames da NATO e EUA, e apela à mobilização de substanciais recursos para a guerra que faltam na resposta aos problemas com que os povos se confrontam.A resolução configura mais um inaceitável exercício de apologia do militarismo e da guerra pelos que hipocritamente mantêm silêncio ante o genocídio em curso por Israel contra o povo palestiniano.
Devastating floods in Central-Eastern Europe, loss of lives and EU preparedness to act on such disasters
As inundações e outros fenómenos meteorológicos extremos, como a seca, os incêndios, os tornados, bem como a sua cada vez maior recorrência, são indissociáveis de opções políticas assentes numa desadequada relação do ser humano com o ambiente, que esgota recursos e mercantiliza a natureza.A resolução, abordando a resposta a estes fenómenos, não alude em algum momento às causas de fundo que estão na sua origem. Apontando apenas o dedo às alterações climáticas, omite as razões que as potenciam, desde logo as opções de política produtiva. Nem uma palavra sobre as consequências da Política Agrícola Comum, que promove a monocultura, um inadequado uso do solo, acrescendo ainda a concentração produtiva, os baixos preços pagos à produção.Em Portugal, com a brutal redução da superfície agrícola útil, a destruição de centenas de milhares explorações agrícolas e postos de trabalho, o abandono e desertificação do território. É preocupante que, sob este pretexto, se procurem ainda introduzir mais condicionalismos e afunilamentos do uso das verbas da coesão.Será na promoção de uma ocupação equilibrada do território e de um desenvolvimento económico e social coeso, assente na valorização da produção nacional e dos pequenos e médio produtores, respondendo às necessidades de soberania alimentar, combatendo dependências externas, em equilíbrio com a natureza, que encontraremos os fatores decisivos para a prevenção destes fenómenos.
Written questions (3)
Replacement of equipment by mobile network operators
Suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and recognition of the State of Palestine
Suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and recognition of the State of Palestine
Amendments (15)
Amendment 12 #
2024/0226(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that Belgium applied for EGF co-financing solely to support former Match-Smatch workers living in Wallonia given the situation on the regional labour market (2023 unemployment rate of 8,2%) and because more than 70 % of the layoffs are concentrated in Wallonia; deeply regrets the incomprehensible decision by the Flemish authorities to refuse EU financial support that could significantly benefit the workers that have been made redundant;
Amendment 24 #
2024/0176(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the policy of sanctions carried out by the European Union and its economic and societal consequences continue to put a severe strain on the everyday lives of people across Europe and frontline countries; acknowledges that a confluence of political, security, socio- economic, climate and environmental challenges demand a resolute response from the Union, including by exploiting to the fullest possible extent the crisis response capacity of the EU budget; considers it crucial for the Union to be able to act swiftly and adequately in emergency situations caused by major natural disasters, humanitarian emergencies or public health crises in Member States and accession countries and to support third countries suffering from conflicts, refugee crises or natural disasters;
Amendment 30 #
2024/0176(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with concern that while inflation has begun to subside compared to previous years’ peaks, its longer term impact on the cost of living, energy and food prices continues to be a burden on households’ purchasing power and companies’ competitiveness and productivity; stresses that, against this background, a combination of policy responses comprising regulatory, fiscal and budgetary measures will have to be deployed to adequately address the broad range of challenges; reminds that the Union budget, in complementarity with the national budgets of the Member States and private finance should play a central role in this regard; recalls that the EU budget is an investment budget in line with Union’s political priorities and programmes which generates a return on investment and growth possibilities; emphasises that the 2024 European Parliament elections have sent a clear messagecalls on the Commission and the Council to create the conditions for Member States to have interest rates that are appropriate to the living conditions of families, the development of their economies and the needs of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, including the possibility of reversing the policy of high interest rates; reminds that the Union budget, in complementarity with the national budgets of the Member States and private finance should play a central role in this regard; recalls that the EU budget is a compensatory mechanism to address the disequilibriums arising from EU integration, namely the Single Market; emphasises the need for more solidarity between Member States and more investments in policies and programmes which improve people’s lives; highlights that this call must not be answered by ever more budgetary cuts and by a reduction in badly needed resources to help people go through these difficult times;
Amendment 130 #
2024/0176(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Underlines the key role cohesion policy plays in delivering on Union policy priorities and boosting the Union economy by contributing to fair and sustainable growth and development, promoting economic and social convergence between and within countries and regions, increase public investment in public services, reinforcement of funds aiming to strengthen the public response to guarantee social rights (health, housing, education, transport, culture) and productive development, supporting the green and digital transitions, and fostering innovation and employment; calls on the Commission and the Member States to accelerate implementation of cohesion policy;
Amendment 132 #
2024/0176(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 c (new)
Paragraph 26 c (new)
26 c. In the European Union, the permanent disadvantages of remoteness and insularity are already recognized. The are additional costs arising from the distance from continental markets that burdens imported products, as well as the export of regional products. There are structural and permanent costs of this distance. Thus, it is necessary to mobilize will and means of action so that new support is recognized for the outermost regions as one of European Union priority in the context of cohesion policies. In addition to the current EU programs to deal with remoteness and insularity, on top of the current "POSEI" programmes, the creation of a specific POSEI-Transport program is justified, as additional support to compensate the disadvantages and losses accumulated by the costs of passenger and freight transport.
Amendment 134 #
2024/0176(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. In a context of deteriorating living conditions for workers, an increase in the number of people at risk of poverty and social exclusion and a rise in social injustices and inequalities, a significant increase in the amounts associated with the ESF+ is necessary.
Amendment 135 #
2024/0176(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26 b. In 2023, almost 20 million children in the EU Member States were at risk of poverty or social exclusion representing 24.8% of children under the age of 18; In this sense, recalls the requests made by the European Parliament in successive resolutions and calls for the creation of a specific budget line for the Child Guarantee, with its specific allocations, taking into account the target of 20 billion euros by 2027.
Amendment 141 #
2024/0176(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28 a. Recalls the housing crisis and the very steep housing costs borne by families and the increasing difficulties in finding affordable housing, whether to buy or to rent; urges the creation of additional and specific EU funding that Member States can mobilise for the expansion and requalification of public housing stock and the defence of the right to decent and affordable housing for all;
Amendment 224 #
2024/0176(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46 a. The agricultural sector, in particular small and medium-sized farmers and family farms, is facing an extremely serious situation, particularly as regards production costs, low prices paid to producers and the strangulation of the supermarket sector; considers, therefore, that, in addition to a profound reform of the CAP, it is necessary to ensure that resources, in particular support for the wine, olive oil and apiculture sectors, are sufficient to meet farmers' needs;
Amendment 225 #
2024/0176(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 b (new)
Paragraph 46 b (new)
46 b. The fisheries sector, and in particular small-scale, artisanal and coastal fishing, is facing a number of challenges which are jeopardising its survival, namely the brutal increase in operating costs, the low level of first sale prices, the strangulation by the supermarket sector and the ageing of crews and the fleet; considers, therefore, that it is essential to increase the appropriations allocated to the EMFAF in order to meet these challenges
Amendment 258 #
2024/0176(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54 a (new)
Paragraph 54 a (new)
54 a. The growing militarization of the EU, as NATO's European pillar, is contrary to the interests of the people and peace in Europe and in the World. The problem of European collective security must be addressed in respect by the Charter of the UN and the Final Act of the Helsinki Conference.
Amendment 259 #
2024/0176(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54 b (new)
Paragraph 54 b (new)
54 b. Considers, in this sense, that the appropriations considered to finance militarization should be channelled to increase public investment in public services, reinforcement of funds aiming to strengthen the public response to guarantee social rights (health, housing, education, transport, culture) and productive development.
Amendment 306 #
2024/0176(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 73 a (new)
Paragraph 73 a (new)
73 a. Highlights that subcontracting cleaning, catering, crèches and travel agency services puts people, mainly women, in an extremely vulnerable position; calls for the internalization of cleaning, catering, crèches and travel agency staff as soon as possible;
Amendment 307 #
2024/0176(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 73 b (new)
Paragraph 73 b (new)
73 b. Notes with concern the decision of the company managing the European Parliament crèche in Brussels to terminate in advance its contract in order to sign a new one for a higher amount. Considers that the budget of the European Parliament shall not finance the profits of a private company. Highlights that the continuous changes of contractors bring uncertainty for the staff, the children and their parents and increase health and safety risks. Calls for the European Parliament to ensure the proper functioning of the crèche protecting the staff, ensuring decent working conditions and fair remuneration, and the quality of the services and to take the necessary steps, as soon as possible, to allow for the crèche staff to be directly employed by the Parliament;
Amendment 308 #
2024/0176(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 73 c (new)
Paragraph 73 c (new)
73 c. Points out that multilingualism is a fundamental principle that makes the content of deliberations in the EU institutions more accessible and transparent, and ensures that proceedings are democratic; takes the view, however, that it is being undermined by a deterioration in the quantity and quality of translation and interpreting services as a result of budgetary constraints, increasingly regular outsourcing and poorer working conditions for providers; calls strongly, in that regard, for funding for translation and interpreting services in the EU institutions, particularly the European Parliament, to be stepped up;