27/01/2026 | 20:11:25 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Madam President, Dear colleagues, Ukraine's actions under exceptionally difficult circumstances are truly impressive. Even in the midst of Russia's war of aggression, reforms continue, and the Ukrainian people remain strongly committed to their country's future. We stand firmly by Ukraine's side. We support Ukraine in defending itself against Russia's illegal war of aggression as well as in strengthening democracy, the rule of law, and human... 25/06/2025 | 16:34:49 Thank you, Mr President. The situation in the Middle East is serious. It concerns the entire international community. My heart breaks for the situation in Gaza, the children, the families. It is right that we condemn the suffering of civilians, be it caused by terrorist groups or state actors. All countries have the right to defend themselves, but no country has the right for war crimes or violations of international law. We demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire, removal of all... 24/06/2025 | 17:36:29 Thank you, Mister President. Let me begin by thanking the rapporteurs. These reports are very important and powerful reminders that behind every statistic, there is a human life, a child who is taken away from their parents, a civilian being tortured, a prisoner of war going missing and disappearing. The violations of human rights documented here are not isolated incidents. They are systemic. Disappearances, unlawful detentions, sexual violence, torture, targeting civilians and civilian... 30/01/2025 | 12:29:18 Mister President, Ukraine needs our full support against the Russian aggression which has been ongoing already over ten years since 2014 and only escalated soon, already three years ago. Continued support is vital for Ukraine to uphold human rights, the rule of law and democracy, which are crucial for recovery and stability not only in Ukraine, but in Europe as a whole. European countries need to remain united and strong in our support for Ukraine, as the outcome of the war will affect our... 30/01/2025 | 11:46:06 Thank you, Madam President. We all know what is the foundation of democracy. It's free and fair election. And that is something the so-called elections seen in Belarus last week were absolutely not. I am deeply worried about the situation in Belarus. The democratic situation is only getting worse. The opposition is significantly repressed by the current regime. The number of political prisoners is growing. People are dying in prisons. There are ongoing reports of torture and other human... 01/10/2024 | 20:37:51 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) I am deeply alarmed by the human rights situation in Iran. Most executions worldwide occur in Iran. According to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, hundreds of people have been executed in Iran since the beginning of August this year. The Iranian regime uses violence and the death penalty as a means of political oppression, fostering fear and suppressing opposition. This is a terrifying abuse of power. It is concerning that... 27/06/2024 | 11:05:50 Thank you, Mister Chair, Mister President. Thank you for this report. The report sends a very clear, very important, very timely message. The recent actions by the Georgian parliament and authorities do raise a serious concern and a question regarding the country's commitment to European democratic values. This concern is, of course, also linked to the upcoming elections. There is also a strong concern, especially considering the laws raised here during the debate, as well as the excessive... 25/06/2024 | 17:25:18 Thank you, Mister chair. The issue of protecting women human rights defenders is critical. It's critical today and it's critical regarding the vision of the future we have for Europe and for the whole world. I would like to thank for the insightful Report that has been presented, highlighting the valuable work of women human rights defenders as well as the challenges that they face in their work. Women human rights defenders play a crucial role in promoting and protecting human rights...