01/10/2026 | 11:57:38 Thank you, President. Dear colleagues, Firstly, can I warmly congratulate Ms Aurora FLORIDIA and welcome our young people. It is a privilege to have you here and to listen to your wise words. For the air that we breathe, for the future of our planet, Europe has to accelerate action on climate by actively engaging our young people. I had the privilege of declaring a climate emergency in the European Parliament in 2019, voted on with a clear majority. But that was years ago, and we must act... 29/09/2026 | 18:38:50 Thank you, President. Dear colleagues, Diasporas are valuable, inherent parts of European society. Diasporas help to build cohesive societies and democratic engagement. Diasporas should not be viewed as a concession, but as a societal investment. Diasporas can shape democracies and build bridges to cohesion. And as our dear rapporteur has said, diasporas should not be just consultees, but co-creators in upholding our values of human rights and the rule of law. The future and legitimacy of...