21/04/2026 | 11:21:00 Thank you, Mister President. Dear Colleagues, Violence and hate speech against politicians are not isolated acts. They are increasing across Europe and represent a serious threat to democracy. We must be clear: disagreement is not legitimate, it is essential to democracy. But violence and hate speech are not political expression. They are attacks on democracy. Democracy depends on free debate and participation. Violence has no place in it. Representative democracy depends on freedom, the... 26/06/2025 | 13:13:24 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Thank you, Mr. President. Dear colleagues, First of all, I would like to thank the author – and my friend – Mr Paulo PISCO, for this important and timely report. As this was his final intervention as a member of this Assembly, I also want to express our heartfelt recognition for his tireless work in defence of human rights and European values, both in Portugal and across Europe. This report is a clear reflection of that commitment. Thank... 26/06/2025 | 11:49:45 Thank you, Mister President. Dear colleagues, First of all, I would like to thank the author, Ms Sandra ZAMPA, for this important report. Migration management is a reality that demands cooperation, coordination, and clarity of roles. Public and private actors; from border authorities to local governments, NGOs to service providers; are on the front lines of a system that is under pressure. They face legal uncertainty, lack of resources, inconsistent policies, and at times even political... 29/01/2025 | 19:57:57 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Thank you, Mister President. First of all, I would like to start by thanking to Ms. Kate Osamor for her dedication in preparing this important report. Dear colleagues, Immigration is vital for Europe, including for Portugal, the country where I serve as a member of the Portuguese parliament. Immigration is essential for Europe’s economic growth. Immigration is also essential for enterprises, particularly where the local workforce is not...