01/10/2026 | 19:30:07 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Mr President, Dear Colleagues, We are discussing this report as leading AI companies themselves voice serious concerns about AI risks and the urgent need for regulation. Against this backdrop, the report rightly goes beyond viewing Europe's role as regulatory, emphasising strengthening digital sovereignty, innovation, and resilience. It also highlights critical challenges: environmental pressures, inequalities, disinformation, labour market... 30/09/2026 | 10:59:12 Honourable President, Dear colleagues, I would like to thank the rapporteur for this important report. Media pluralism is essential for democracy, as citizens need access to different views and reliable information. At the same time, the media landscape is changing rapidly. Digital platforms are becoming more influential, traditional media faces economic pressure and artificial intelligence is creating new challenges. We therefore need to consider media pluralism from a broader perspective... 29/09/2026 | 20:49:01 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Honourable President, Dear Colleagues, I would like to thank the rapporteur for his fabulous work. I believe that diasporas make important contributions to the host societies and build bridges between different communities and countries. Diasporas’ participation does not just mean voting in elections. Members of diasporas should also have opportunities to take part in decision-making and local public life. In this context, I would like to... 23/04/2026 | 12:38:50 Okay, thank you. I have no conflict of interest. I will submit my declaration of interest to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe as soon as possible. Okay. Madam President, Dear colleagues, The Middle East has been deprived of peace for four decades, scarred by a cycle of war, power struggle and interventions that have claimed millions of lives. Today, this tragedy is most acute in Gaza. Years of Israeli occupation, settlement expansion and indiscriminate attacks have created... 22/04/2026 | 18:22:41 Thank you, Madam Chair. Within the Council of Europe, the abolition of the death penalty is a core ethical commitment. It reflects our shared conviction that the right to life is inviolable and that justice must never take an irreversible form. Yet today, discussions around the potential application of capital punishment to Palestinians in Gaza and East Jerusalem gives rise to serious concern. This is not a theoretical issue. It affects real individuals, real communities and people who have... 28/01/2026 | 20:13:37 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Mister President, Dear Colleagues, Three months on from the ceasefire, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains extremely dire. Despite the pause in large-scale operations, Israel continues to carry out airstrikes, drone attacks and bombardments, resulting in an ongoing loss of civilian lives. Israel is also imposing severe restrictions on international organisations, hindering the delivery of aid and obstructing humanitarian operations... 26/01/2026 | 17:48:54 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Honourable President, Dear Colleagues, International justice aims to protect human dignity, uphold the rule of law, and prevent injustice. Sadly, it is injustice that prevails. Above all, the devastation in Gaza after September 2023 is inseparable from broader global injustices. Israeli attacks on Palestinians amounted to war crimes and genocide. Palestinians have been suffering from the Israeli oppression and persecution for long decades... 02/10/2025 | 13:08:28 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Mister President, Distinguished Colleagues, The suffering of Palestinian people still continues. This is not just a war; it is the destruction of an entire community. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed, including many children. Schools, hospitals, mosques, and homes lie in ruins. Famine is real, and aid cannot reach those who need it most. As seen last night, Israel carried out an illegal attack on the Sumud flotilla, which... 30/09/2025 | 13:03:44 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Dear President, Dear Colleagues, I would like to reaffirm Türkiye’s unwavering commitment to democracy, the rule of law and political dialogue. The rule of law is central to our democracy. It ensures that no one is above the law. This includes political figures and elected officials. There are ongoing judicial proceedings concerning mayors from various political parties. Furthermore, I would like to mention the ongoing terror-Free Türkiye... 25/06/2025 | 22:50:25 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Mr. President, Dear Colleagues, The people of Gaza continue to endure endless torment, yet the world remains mostly silent and inactive in the face of their suffering. We cannot remain silent any longer. The international community must act urgently to prevent the further loss of innocent lives. We all share an undeniable obligation to uphold human rights and respect international law. When these are so blatantly violated, our silence...