02/10/2025 | 11:40:04 Dear colleagues, The war in Gaza is, first and foremost, a human tragedy. At its centre lies Hamas, whose acts of terror, including the abduction and continued detention of hostages, constitute grave violations of international law and human dignity. We must speak with one voice. These hostages must be released immediately and unconditionally. Hamas must clarify its position on the USA's peace plan. Israel, like every state, has the right to defend its citizens. Yet this right must always be... 01/10/2025 | 13:52:42 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Dear colleagues, As a former journalist in Greece, I am very sensitive for what is happening in our difficult times. The war in Ukraine is not only a fight with weapons. It is also a battle for truth. Too many journalists have been abducted or imprisoned by Russian forces in the occupied territories. Some remain missing, while others face long prison terms on unfounded charges like “spying”. These are grave violations of human rights that...