343 Plenary speeches of Fabio Massimo CASTALDO
Implementation of the EU Global Strategy (debate)
Implementation of the EU Global Strategy (debate)
Implementation of the EU Global Strategy (debate)
Situation in Venezuela (debate)
Situation in the Persian Gulf (debate)
Importance of European remembrance for the future of Europe (debate)
Situation in Northern Syria (debate)
Situation in Ukraine (debate)
The Turkish military operation in northeast Syria and its consequences (debate)
Opening accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania (continuation of debate)
The situation in Iraq, in particular the violent suppression of young people’s and students' protests (debate)
The situation in Iraq, in particular the violent suppression of young people’s and students' protests (debate)
High-level UN political declaration on Universal Health Coverage (debate)
High-level UN political declaration on Universal Health Coverage (debate)
High-level UN political declaration on Universal Health Coverage (debate)
Turkish drilling activities in EU waters in the Eastern Mediterranean (debate)
Climate and environmental emergency - 2019 UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) (debate)
Situation in Israel and Palestine, including the settlements (debate)
Situation in the broader Middle East region, including the crisis in Iran, Iraq and Lebanon (debate)
Appointment of members of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (debate)
EU Pollinators Initiative (debate)
Animal welfare conditions during transport to third countries (debate)
Animal welfare conditions during transport to third countries (debate)
Situation of the Uyghur in China (China-cables) (debate)
Humanitarian situation in Venezuela and migration and refugee crisis (debate)
Situation of human rights and democracy in Nicaragua (debate)
Violent crackdown on recent protests in Iran (debate)
Situation in Iran and Iraq following recent escalations (debate)
Annual report 2018 on the human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union's policy on the matter (debate)
Situation in Libya (debate)
Situation in Libya (debate)
European Parliament's position on the Conference on the Future of Europe (debate)
European Parliament's position on the Conference on the Future of Europe (debate)
The reopening of the prosecution against the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic on the misuse of EU funds and potential conflicts of interest (debate)
COP15 to the Convention on Biological Diversity (Kunming 2020) (debate)
COP15 to the Convention on Biological Diversity (Kunming 2020) (debate)
Burundi, notably the freedom of expression
Burundi, notably the freedom of expression
Rights of indigenous peoples (debate)
India's Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 (debate)
Order of business
Commission communication on the Review of the economic governance (debate)
SMEs and better regulation (debate)
European Central Bank - annual report 2018 (debate)
State of play of the EU's fight against money laundering, in light of the Luanda Leaks (debate)
Humanitarian situation of refugees at EU external borders (debate)
Republic of Guinea, notably violence towards protesters
Coronavirus outbreak, state of play and ensuring a coordinated European response to the health, economic and social impact (debate)
Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 20 February 2020 on the Multiannual Financial framework (debate)
Migration situation at the Greek-Turkish border and the EU's common response to it (debate)
Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 23 April 2020 - New MFF, own resources and Recovery plan (debate)
Announcement of voting results
Third voting session
Announcement of voting results
Conference on the Future of Europe (debate)
Situation in the Schengen area following the Covid-19 outbreak (debate)
The 2019 Human Rights Annual report - Stability and Security in the Mediterranean and the negative role of Turkey - Situation in Belarus (debate)
Third voting session
Third voting session
Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 17-21 July 2020 (continuation of debate)
Draft Council decision on the system of own resources of the European Union (continuation of debate)
Amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (debate)
Amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (debate)
Amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (debate)
Global data collection system for ship fuel oil consumption data (debate)
Arms export: implementation of Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (debate)
Preparation of the Special European Council, focusing on the dangerous escalation and the role of Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean (debate)
Situation in Belarus - Situation in Lebanon - Situation in Russia, the poisoning of Alexei Navalny (debate)
Second voting session
Second voting session
Second voting session
The resumption of hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan in relation to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict (debate)
Situation in Iran (debate)
The role of the European Supervisory Authorities in the Wirecard scandal (debate)
Recommendation to the VPC/HR and to the Council in preparation of the 2020 Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty (NPT) review process, nuclear arms control and nuclear disarmament options (debate)
Multiannual Financial Framework (including Own Resources), Rule of Law Conditionality Mechanism and the Recovery Fund for Europe (debate)
The outcome of the US presidential elections (debate)
Fighting terrorism and the right to freedom of expression and education (debate)
Composition of committees and delegations
Towards a more sustainable single market for business and consumers (debate)
Voting session
Towards a more sustainable single market for business and consumers (continuation of debate)
Towards a more sustainable single market for business and consumers (continuation of debate)
Towards a New Consumer Agenda beyond 2020 (debate)
The geopolitical implications of the Abraham Accords in the Middle East region (debate)
Second voting session
Situation in Ethiopia
Recent developments in the Eastern Partnership (debate)
Preparation of an EU Strategy on COVID-19 vaccination, including its external dimension (debate)
EU Security Union Strategy (debate)
Second voting session
The deteriorating situation of human rights in Egypt, in particular the case of the activists of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR)
Future Relations between the EU and the UK (continuation of debate)
Achieving an effective policy legacy for the European Year of Cultural Heritage (debate)
Technical Support Instrument (debate)
Technical Support Instrument (debate)
Measures to promote the recovery of fish stock above MSY (debate)
Measures to promote the recovery of fish stock above MSY (debate)
Exercise of the Union's rights for the application and enforcement of international trade rules (debate)
Exercise of the Union's rights for the application and enforcement of international trade rules (debate)
The arrest of Aleksei Navalny (debate)
Enhancing EU's external action in Latin America and the Caribbean following the latest EU-LAC ministerial conference (debate)
Implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy - annual report 2020 - Implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy - annual report 2020 - Human Rights and Democracy in the World and the EU policy on the matter - annual report 2019 (debate)
The latest developments in the National Assembly of Venezuela (debate)
The latest developments in the National Assembly of Venezuela (debate)
Connectivity and EU-Asia relations (debate)
Second voting session
Connectivity and EU-Asia relations (continuation of debate)
Connectivity and EU-Asia relations (continuation of debate)
FEAD: specific measures to address the COVID-19 crisis (debate)
Decent and affordable housing for all (debate)
Decent and affordable housing for all (debate)
The right to disconnect (debate)
The crackdown on the democratic opposition in Hong Kong
Human rights situation in Turkey, notably the case of Selahattin Demirtas and other prisoners of conscience
European Central Bank – annual report 2020 (debate)
Humanitarian and political situation in Yemen (debate)
Markets in financial instruments – EU Recovery prospectus and targeted adjustments for financial intermediaries to help the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic (debate)
Challenges ahead for women’s rights: more than 25 years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (debate)
Challenges ahead for women’s rights: more than 25 years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (debate)
Challenges ahead for women’s rights: more than 25 years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (continuation of debate)
Challenges ahead for women’s rights: more than 25 years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (continuation of debate)
Second voting session
Human rights situation in Kazakhstan
Political situation in Uganda
Humanitarian situation in Ethiopia (debate)
The current political situation in Georgia (debate)
The Syrian conflict – 10 years after the uprising (continuation of debate)
Government attempts to silence free media in Poland, Hungary and Slovenia (debate)
Declaration of the EU as an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone (debate)
Situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the assassination of the Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio and his entourage
2019-2020 Reports on Albania – 2019-2020 Reports on Kosovo – 2019-2020 Reports on North Macedonia – 2019-2020 Reports on Serbia (debate)
Assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia and the rule of law in Malta (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March 2021 - The outcome of the high level meeting between the EU and Turkey of the 6th of April (debate)
Establishing Horizon Europe – laying down its rules for participation and dissemination - Specific Programme implementing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation - European Institute of Innovation and Technology - Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (debate)
Union Civil Protection Mechanism (debate)
Union Civil Protection Mechanism (debate)
Digital taxation: OECD negotiations, tax residency of digital companies and a possible European Digital Tax (debate)
Russia, the case of Alexei Navalny, military build-up on Ukraine's border and Russian attack in the Czech Republic (debate)
Chinese countersanctions on EU entities and MEPs and MPs (debate)
European Defence Fund (debate)
COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America
2019-2020 Reports on Turkey (debate)
2019-2020 Reports on Montenegro (debate)
Erasmus+: the Union Programme for education and training, youth and sport (debate)
European Solidarity Corps Programme (debate)
European Solidarity Corps Programme (debate)
Artificial intelligence in education, culture and the audiovisual sector (debate)
Artificial intelligence in education, culture and the audiovisual sector (debate)
Prisoners of war in the aftermath of the most recent conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Systematic repression in Belarus and its consequences for European security following abductions from an EU civilian plane intercepted by the Belarusian authorities (debate)
Recent cyberattacks on EU institutions and on sensitive national public and private institutions – The EU’s cybersecurity strategy for the Digital Decade (debate)
Women in politics – combatting online abuse (debate)
Women in politics – combatting online abuse (debate)
Promoting gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers (debate)
Promoting gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers (debate)
The situation in Sri Lanka, in particular the arrests under the Prevention of Terrorism Act
The listing of German NGOs as 'undesirable organisations' by Russia and the detention of Andrei Pivovarov
The listing of German NGOs as 'undesirable organisations' by Russia and the detention of Andrei Pivovarov
2019-2020 Reports on Bosnia and Herzegovina (debate)
2019-2020 Reports on Bosnia and Herzegovina (debate)
European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (debate)
25th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD25) (Nairobi Summit) (debate)
25th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD25) (Nairobi Summit) (debate)
Regulatory fitness, subsidiarity and proportionality – report on Better Law Making 2017, 2018 and 2019 (short presentation)
Regulatory fitness, subsidiarity and proportionality – report on Better Law Making 2017, 2018 and 2019 (short presentation)
Agenda of the next sitting
The repression of the opposition in Turkey, specifically HDP (debate)
EU global human rights sanctions regime (EU Magnitsky Act) (debate)
General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (debate)
A new ERA for Research and Innovation (debate)
Hong Kong, notably the case of Apple Daily
The death penalty in Saudi Arabia, notably the cases of Mustafa Hashem al-Darwish and Abdullah al-Howaiti
Fishers for the future (short presentation)
Towards future-proof inland waterway transport in Europe (short presentation)
Towards future-proof inland waterway transport in Europe (short presentation)
Towards a stronger partnership with the EU outermost regions (short presentation)
Towards a stronger partnership with the EU outermost regions (short presentation)
A new approach to the Atlantic maritime strategy (short presentation)
A new approach to the Atlantic maritime strategy (short presentation)
Agenda for next sitting
Situation in Afghanistan (debate)
Situation in Lebanon (debate)
Direction of EU-Russia political relations (debate)
EU Blue Card Directive (debate)
The case of human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor in UAE
The situation in Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya
The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the 2030 Agenda (debate)
Artificial intelligence in criminal law and its use by the police and judicial authorities in criminal matters (debate)
The state law relating to abortion in Texas, USA
Protecting workers from asbestos (debate)
The situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU (debate)
The situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU (debate)
Europe’s Media in the Digital Decade (short presentation)
Europe’s Media in the Digital Decade (short presentation)
The effectiveness of Member States' use of EU Solidarity Fund money in cases of natural disasters (short presentation)
The effectiveness of Member States' use of EU Solidarity Fund money in cases of natural disasters (short presentation)
Agenda of the next sitting
Commission Work Programme 2022 (debate)
Situation in Tunisia (debate)
EU-Taiwan political relations and cooperation (debate)
Increased efforts to fight money laundering (debate)
Coordination of Member States’ measures in light of increasing cases of COVID-19 in the EU (debate)
A European strategy for critical raw materials (debate)
A European strategy for critical raw materials (debate)
The revision of the Financial Regulation in view of the entry into force of the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework (debate)
Situation in Bosnia-Herzegovina (debate)
State of the Energy Union (debate)
Fundamental rights and the rule of law in Slovenia, in particular the delayed nomination of EPPO prosecutors (debate)
Fundamental rights and the rule of law in Slovenia, in particular the delayed nomination of EPPO prosecutors (debate)
Fundamental rights and the rule of law in Slovenia, in particular the delayed nomination of EPPO prosecutors (debate)
Situation in Somalia
Human rights violations by private military and security companies, particularly the Wagner Group
Situation at the Ukrainian border and in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine (debate)
Cooperation on the fight against organised crime in the Western Balkans (continuation of debate)
Outcome of Global Summit Nutrition for Growth (Japan, 7-8 December) and increased food insecurity in developing countries (debate)
European framework for employees' participation rights and the revision of the European Works Council Directive (debate)
European framework for employees' participation rights and the revision of the European Works Council Directive (debate)
Agenda of the next sitting
Forced labour in the Linglong factory and environmental protests in Serbia
Violations of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong
Russian aggression against Ukraine (debate)
The situation in Bosnia Herzegovina (continuation of debate)
The situation of journalists and human rights defenders in Mexico
Myanmar, one year after the coup
Destruction of cultural heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh
Urgent need to adopt the minimum tax directive (debate)
Question Time with the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - Security and the EU's strategic compass
Question Time with the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - Security and the EU's strategic compass
Outcome of the EU-China Summit (1 April 2022) (debate)
The follow up of the Conference on the Future of Europe (debate)
The follow up of the Conference on the Future of Europe (debate)
EU preparedness against cyber-attacks following Russia invasion on Ukraine (debate)
Reports of continued organ harvesting in China
2021 Report on North Macedonia (debate)
2021 Report on Albania (debate)
2021 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (debate)
Taxing windfall profits of energy companies (debate)
Question Time (VPC/HR) The state of play of the war in Ukraine
The situation in the Strait of Taiwan (debate)
Human rights violations in the context of forced deportation of Ukrainian civilians to and forced adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia
Impact of new technologies on taxation: crypto and blockchain (debate)
Question Time (VPC/HR) Heightening tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan following the recent military escalation
The EU’s strategic relationship and partnership with the Horn of Africa (debate)
The EU’s strategic relationship and partnership with the Horn of Africa (debate)
Humanitarian situation after the devastating floods in Pakistan and the climate crisis (debate)
The Media freedom crackdown in Myanmar, notably the cases of Htet Htet Khine, Sithu Aung Myint and Nyein Nyein Aye
The recent humanitarian and human rights situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, notably that of children
Question Time (Commission) - Protecting critical infrastructure in the EU against attacks and countering hybrid attacks
EU-Western Balkans relations in light of the new enlargement package (continuation of debate)
Political situation in Tunisia (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022 (debate)
Prospects for the two-State solution for Israel and Palestine (debate)
Turkish airstrikes on northern Syria and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (debate)
The humanitarian situation in Ukraine due to Russia’s attacks against critical infrastructure and civilian areas (debate)
The establishment of a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine (debate)
An EU strategy to boost industrial competitiveness, trade and quality jobs (debate)
Humanitarian consequences of the blockade in Nagorno-Karabakh
Situation of journalists in Morocco, notably the case of Omar Radi
Situation in Afghanistan (debate)
Establishment of an independent EU Ethics Body (debate)
Response to the situation in Tunisia (debate)
European Central Bank - annual report 2022 (debate)
Energy performance of buildings (recast) (debate)
Deterioration of democracy in Israel and consequences on the occupied territories (debate)
EU-Armenia relations (debate)
More Europe, more jobs: we are building the competitive economy of tomorrow for the benefit of all (topical debate)
Failure of the Silicon Valley Bank and the implications for financial stability in Europe (debate)
The Rights of children in Rainbow Families and same sex parents in particular in Italy (continuation of debate)
The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations (debate)
Situation in Sudan (debate)
2022 Report on Kosovo (debate)
Roadmap on a Social Europe: two years after Porto (debate)
EU Day for the victims of the global climate crisis (debate)
Question Time (VPC/HR) - Relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and at the Lachin Corridor
Question Time (VPC/HR) - Relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and at the Lachin Corridor
Lessons learnt from the Pandora Papers and other revelations (debate)
Question Time (Commission) – EU-Africa Strategy
Question Time (Commission) – EU-Africa Strategy
Relations with the Palestinian Authority (debate)
2022 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (debate)
2022 Report on Albania (debate)
European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA) (debate)
EU-Tunisia Agreement - aspects related to external migration policy (debate)
Iran: one year after the murder of Jina Mahsa Amini (debate)
New Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean in the aftermath of the EU-CELAC Summit (debate)
State of the Union (debate)
The case of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, imprisoned in Azerbaijan
Question Time with Commissioners – EU-China trade relations
Question Time with Commissioners – EU-China trade relations
Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s attack and the continuing threats against Armenia (debate)
Recent developments in the Serbia-Kosovo dialogue, including the situation in the northern municipalities in Kosovo (debate)
Need for a speedy adoption of the asylum and migration package (debate)
European green bonds (debate)
Establishing the Ukraine Facility (debate)
Commission Work Programme 2024 (debate)
Situation of Ukrainian women refugees, including access to SRHR support (debate)
The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza (debate)
A true geopolitical Europe now (topical debate)
Fighting disinformation and dissemination of illegal content in the context of the Digital Services Act and in times of conflict (debate)
UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (COP28) (debate)
Question Time with Commissioners - The state of implementation of the EU’s commitment to provide 1 million rounds of artillery ammunition to Ukraine until March 2024
Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East (debate)
Destruction of judicial independence and the persecution of democrats in Hong Kong (debate)
30 years of Copenhagen criteria - giving further impetus to EU enlargement policy (debate)
Latest attacks against women and women's rights defenders in Iran, and Iran's arbitrary detention of EU nationals
International day for the elimination of violence against women (debate)
Defence of democracy package (debate)
Need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution (debate)
European Economic Security Strategy (debate)
European Defence investment programme (EDIP) (debate)
Keeping commitments and delivering military assistance to Ukraine (debate)
Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation (debate)
Role of preventive diplomacy in tackling frozen conflicts around the world – missed opportunity or change for the future? (debate)
Review of the economic governance framework (debate)
The ongoing persecution of Falun Gong in China, notably the case of Mr Ding Yuande
The threat of famine following the spread of conflict in Sudan
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine (debate)
Russiagate: allegations of Russian interference in the democratic processes of the European Union (debate)
Implementation report on the EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020-2025 (continuation of debate)
New wave of mass arrests in Belarus of opposition activists and their family members
Increased number of executions in Iran, in particular the case of Mohammad Ghobadlou
European Central Bank – annual report 2023 (debate)
Geographical Indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products (debate)
Closer ties between the EU and Armenia and the need for a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia (debate)
Strengthening European Defence in a volatile geopolitical landscape - Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2023 - Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2023 (joint debate - European security and defence)
The murder of Alexei Navalny and the need for EU action in support of political prisoners and oppressed civil society in Russia (debate)
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2023 (A9-0389/2023 - David McAllister) (vote)
Preventing work-related deaths following the Florence tragedy (debate)
Commission recommendation on secure and resilient submarine cables (debate)
Artificial Intelligence Act (debate)
Question Time with Commissioners - Preparedness of EU governments to combat foreign interference, including from Russia
The adoption of the Special Measure in favour of Tunisia for 2023 (debate)
Need to address the urgent concerns surrounding Ukrainian children forcibly deported to Russia (debate)
The repressive environment in Afghanistan, including public executions and violence against women
Rising anti-LGBTIQ rhetoric and violence: recent attacks in Thessaloniki (debate)
EU’s response to the repeated killing of humanitarian aid workers, journalists and civilians by the Israel Defence Forces in the Gaza Strip (debate)
The use of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine’s victory and reconstruction (debate)
Azerbaijan, notably the repression of civil society and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz Guliyev
The new security law in Hong Kong and the cases of Andy Li and Joseph John