Substitute
Member of Parliament
The Greens
Eduskunta
FI - 00102 - Helsinki
Finland
Working language: English
23/06/2021 | 16:33:25 Thank you, Madam President. Dear colleagues, Let me start by congratulating Ms Eglantina GJERMENI for this excellent report on enhancing participation of women for under-represented groups in political and public decision-making. I had the honour to participate in her virtual fact-finding visit to Finland last year and I was impressed by the program and the discussions. The group of women discussed in this report face a double hurdle to participation. Not only do they belong to a minority or... 21/06/2021 | 19:58:29 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Madam President, dear colleagues, “If you are very strong, you must also be very kind”. These words by Pippi Longstocking should serve as a reminder to us all. They mean that if you have power, you must also listen to those who have not. Political leaders might not always want to hear the opposition. Without rules opposing voices are easily muffled. For this reason, the freedom to speak and the right to voice your opinion as a member of... 22/04/2021 | 12:06:12 Thank you, Mister President, Dear Colleagues, I welcome the decision to hold a debate under urgent procedure on the situation in Turkey. Exactly ten years ago Turkey became the first member State to sign the Convention to eliminate all forms of violence against women in Istanbul. One year later its parliament unanimously ratified what is known as the Istanbul Convention. These decisions were taken by the same people and the same party still in power today. Sadly, much has changed in Turkey... 27/01/2021 | 18:06:35 Mr President, dear colleagues, I would like to thank the rapporteur for this important and timely report. NGO's are the cornerstone of a democratic society. Their role as generators and participants of the public debate is of vital importance. Exposing injustices and expressing the will of citizens through NGO activity is a major precondition for liberal democracies. As platforms of influence the NGO’s bring people together and contribute extensively to the inclusive democratic system. In... 31/01/2020 | 10:51:06 Dear Chairperson, Dear colleagues, I want to thank Mr Frithjof SCHMIDT for a timely and important report. When the internet was commercialised in the early 90s, it offered huge advantages. Twenty years later different social media platforms and communication services gave us an opportunity for active interaction. Internet has made the world more accessible. Moreover, it has eased access to knowledge and information. However, not all of it represents the truth. This is a double-edged sword...
21/05/2021 | Doc. 15294 | Report Strengthening the role of young people in the prevention and resolution of conflicts
25/06/2021 | Doc. 15331 | Motion for a resolution Cases of torture and inhumane treatments in Azerbaijani prisons 12/02/2021 | Doc. 15224 | Motion for a resolution The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on prison population in Europe 11/02/2021 | Doc. 15223 | Motion for a resolution Taking into consideration the impact of the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic on the mental health of minors and young adults 03/10/2019 | Doc. 14980 | Motion for a recommendation Ratification of the Istanbul convention by the United Kingdom 02/10/2019 | Doc. 14979 | Written declaration The role of the Polish National Television in the upcoming elections
24/06/2021 | Doc. 15250, vote on the draft text for resolution For a European policy on diasporas 24/06/2021 | Doc. 15250, vote on the draft text for recommendation For a European policy on diasporas 24/06/2021 | Doc. 15306, vote on the draft text for resolution Combating Afrophobia, or anti-Black racism, in Europe 23/06/2021 | Doc. 15301, vote on the draft text for resolution Enhancing participation of women from under-represented groups in political and public decision making 23/06/2021 | Doc. 15305, vote on the draft text for resolution The situation of Crimean Tatars