24/06/2026 | 19:14:40 Distinguished colleagues, Russia's full scale war of aggression against Ukraine is not only an attack on a sovereign nation, it's also an attack on food itself. Before the invasion, Ukraine fed approximately 400 million people worldwide. Today, Russian forces have devastated its agricultural heartland. Ports have been blocked, grain silos bombed and hundreds of thousands of hectares mined. Energy infrastructure has been systematically targeted to cripple food production and storage. The World... 24/06/2026 | 16:54:04 Mister President and distinguished colleagues. As a Parliamentarian deeply involved with and committed to working with democracy, the rule of law and human dignity, I find the situation in Azerbaijan both alarming and unacceptable. The facts speak for themselves. Azerbaijan now ranks 171 out of 180 countries in press freedom. Not a single independent media outlet operates inside the country. Thirty-six journalists are currently detained, and there are 328 reported political prisoners. This is... 23/06/2026 | 18:28:46 Mister President, On behalf of the group of European Conservatives, Patriots and Affiliates, I rise in firm support of this resolution. A resolution that refuses to look away from the central truth. The Islamic Republic is an illegitimate, blood-soaked theocratic dictatorship that has forfeited every claim to sovereignty over the Iranian people. Since the nationwide protests erupted in late December last year, this regime has waged war on its own citizens with a savagery that shocks the... 29/01/2026 | 17:22:58 Dear colleagues, At first glance, it might appear as if this resolution advances human rights by condemning genuine abuses. In reality, its sweeping and ambiguous language poses a serious threat to evidence-based care, especially for vulnerable young people. The text conflates undeniable wrongs, coercion, force, or physical harm, with legitimate, consensual practices: thoughtful exploratory talk therapy, empathetic listening to a child's feelings, or parents offering loving, age-appropriate... 29/01/2026 | 12:16:28 Madam President, Distinguished colleagues, The regime in Iran is a clique of fanatical criminals. They have hijacked a proud nation and transformed it into a large prison and killing field. These occupants are not a government; they are a criminal syndicate. They hang its citizens for demanding fundamental freedoms, gun down children in the streets, torture prisoners until they break, and stage public executions to terrorize the population. Hundreds are murdered every year in sham trials. The... 29/01/2026 | 10:29:47 Dear colleagues, I stand here today not only as spokesman for my political group and a member of this Assembly, dedicated to safeguarding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. I also stand here as a European, and as a Swede, part of the Nordic family, which naturally includes our brothers and sisters in Greenland. I commend my good Danish colleague from the Socialist Group, who recently addressed this matter. The bizarre situation concerning Greenland touches me personally: I consider... 27/01/2026 | 17:58:53 Distinguished colleagues, As Russia's war against Ukraine nears its fourth year, the Kremlin’s refusal for an immediate ceasefire remains alarmingly clear. This draft resolution robustly condemns Moscow’s ongoing offensive, which targets civilian infrastructure and energy networks, especially this winter, while militarising an occupied nuclear plant. The report reveals systemic crimes against humanity: forced deportations of children, indoctrination in camps, and torture of prisoners. These... 02/10/2025 | 10:54:51 Mister President, Friends and colleagues. Today, we stand at the crossroads for Europe's future. At the same time as we witness Russia's current barbarity, we see what the Russian perpetrators are preparing for. And this is why the free world needs to be ready to defend our democracies from the cold winds of ruthless authoritarian oppression. Russia's continued provocations and unacceptable behaviour extend far beyond Ukraine's borders. Through airspace violations in Estonia, Poland, Romania... 01/10/2025 | 19:16:57 Thank you, Mister President. Dear colleagues, I strongly endorse establishing a platform for dialogue with the Russian democratic forces. The Belarusian democratic delegation proves that amplifying exiled voices fuels democratic change. The Russian opposition, human rights defenders, journalists and activists risking all to oppose Vladimir PUTIN's regime and support Ukraine, merits our engagement. This platform upholds our core values, from our commitments in Reykjavík onward, and honours... 01/10/2025 | 11:37:12 Thank you, Mr President. Dear friends and colleagues, We gather here today not just as parliamentarians, but also guardians of the truth. In a world darkened by Russian aggression, this draft resolution lays out the brutal reality. Russia's war against Ukraine is a savage assault on truth, but also on journalism itself. Since February 2020, we've seen over 800 crimes against media professionals, 108 killed, many deliberately targeted despite their press vests. TV towers have been shattered...