01/10/2026 | 19:42:00 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Madam President, Dear Colleagues, "My Family is Safe" operations in question are not directed at people simply because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The investigations concern specific alleged offences, including establishing an organisation for criminal purposes, prostitution, obscenity and drug-related offences, as well as allegations concerning the exposure of children and minors to such material or activities. These... 29/09/2026 | 20:53:27 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Honourable President, Dear Colleagues, I would like to express my appreciation to Lord Leslie GRIFFITHS for this report and, more broadly, for the constructive perspective that this Assembly has developed towards diaspora communities. What I find particularly valuable is that diasporas should be seen as part of the social fabric of Europe. They are not communities standing outside our societies. They are already contributing to them... 25/06/2026 | 12:08:11 Thank you, Madam President, Dear Ms Chairperson, Dear colleagues, I carefully listened to all of comments made by you. Thank you for this dynamic debate. I want to extend my deepest appreciation who provided contribution to this report. I also heard critics about it. I would like also thank Ms Yuliia OVCHYNNYKOVA and the Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development for the excellent and constructive Committee opinion, which strengthened the resolution on key issues... 25/06/2026 | 11:07:42 Dear President, Dear Ms Chairperson, Dear colleagues, "Migration is not a crisis; the crisis is the failure to manage it together." These are the words of António GUTERRES, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General and former member of our Assembly. International protection is enshrined in international law. "Everyone's right to life shall be protected by law", states Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). That right is complemented by Article 11 of the European Social... 23/04/2026 | 12:36:05 Thank you, Madam President. Dear colleagues, I regret that our debate on the Middle East today will not be the last debate on this matter. Recently we have heard some good news from the region. Firstly, we welcome the ceasefire in Gaza, but we know that this is quite fragile. Israel perpetrates its terror in the West Bank as settlements continue and attacks carried out by settlers and Israeli soldiers persist. Moreover, Palestinians still suffer under dire living conditions due to the Israeli... 22/04/2026 | 18:20:16 Thank you, Madam Chair. Despite the ceasefire announced in the context of the conflict between Israel and Palestinians, the situation on the ground, particularly in Gaza, remains deeply alarming. Reports continue to indicate ongoing military operations, resulting in significant civilian casualties, raising serious concerns regarding respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. These concerns are further compounded by recent legislative developments in the Knesset, introducing... 28/01/2026 | 20:17:42 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Honorable President, Dear Colleagues, The ceasefire in Gaza should not be seen as an end in itself; it marks the beginning of a long-overdue path toward accountability, protection, and justice. For many years, the people of Gaza have faced severe hardships, including shortages of food, water, medicine, and electricity, creating a humanitarian crisis that requires immediate attention. However, even with a ceasefire in place, civilians... 25/06/2025 | 22:50:51 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Dear President, Dear Colleagues, Today, in Gaza, we bear witness to one of the longest and the most horrifying tragedies in the history. Since the start of Israeli aggression back in September 2023, death toll in Gaza exceeded 55 thousand of people. Moreover, immense suffering was further compounded by the forced displacement of Gazans, obstruction of humanitarian aid and destruction of civilian infrastructure. Gaza is now on the brink of... 31/01/2025 | 11:25:45 Thank you very much, Mister President. Dear colleagues, Older persons are valuable members of our societies, representing pillars of wisdom, and they deserve our due attention in our capacities as policymakers. I would like to congratulate Madam rapporteur for her important work. Older persons are not merely beneficiaries of care, they are active participants of the society. Despite this invaluable contribution, many older persons are denied their fundamental human rights. This age-based... 30/01/2025 | 17:12:32 Thank you, Madam Chair. Dear colleagues, I would like to congratulate the rapporteur for her excellent work and for this wonderful report. The report successfully addresses women’s place in the economy and subsequently explores how gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) could be an answer in coping with the existing gender inequalities in many areas of life. More importantly, budget expenditures are generally and incorrectly regarded as gender-neutral documents. The report reviews the budgetary...