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from our side the commission will keep a close and vigilant eye on the implementation.
as i said to those students in london it is the good old story about old friends and new beginnings.
many have married have children have gone to university have started their careers and they work in the uk and respectively in the european union.
there are the famous cases of the french bakers and the polish chefs that shine a light on some of the issues.
all these questions i have been speaking about i raised with prime minister johnson last week when i visited london.
so whatever their own personal story is they all have one thing in common and that is they want to have peace of mind.
and we need the guarantee that the independent monitoring authority can act in full independence to deal with complaints.
some are citizens from another european union country but they are born in the united kingdom.
or others have received requests for more proof despite having lived in the country for forty years or more.
finally the good news is that there will be continuity for the european union citizens living in the united kingdom and vice versa for the british citizens living in the european union at the end of the transition period.
and all they want is to feel at home in the place they call home.
we need to avoid any discrimination or added complexity during the application process.
and brexit will mean changes to those who will want to make their future life on either side of the channel.
now these are large numbers but behind each of these numbers are people with their very own personal stories.
after i had finished the speech as always the floor was opened to the students and the audience and the very first question that came was not about trade it was not about financial services it was not about security as important as these topics are.
most of these people have now received proof of their right to remain.
people want certainty about their lives and their future and certainty about the future of their loved ones.
thanks to the excellent work of michel barnier and his negotiating team the withdrawal agreement provides comprehensive guarantees for these citizens.
this withdrawal agreement and with what we have agreed on puts clear obligations on the united kingdom and on the european union to safeguard these rights. it is one thing is to put them on paper another thing is to implement them.
my proposal is simple why not put a few representatives of the three million organisation in the independent monitoring authority?
first of all the automatic recognition of citizens' rights.
in a normal world you have a document.
the third concern is the independent monitoring authority.
for example in the uk we currently pay gbp twelve billion a year in renewable obligation certificates and other forms of green levies that go directly on household bills.
we have not had an impact assessment in the uk.
i would urge everyone in this chamber before they sign off on this green new deal to ask the commission mr timmermans what the impact assessment is on everyday jobs.
seven five billion. when street magicians try to trick their audience in such a way we call that a sleight of hand.
so please come clear and let us fight together for a better consistent funding from own eu resources so that coal workers are not at the mercy of mff negotiations every seven years.
the people and the economy need a clear date when the last european coal plant will get off the grid.
this proposal for a jtf is a good starting point to help particular regions to cope with the transition.
this must be a binding condition in order to receive support from the jtf because funding a transition without the actual happening of a transition is pointless. and of course we have to talk about the money eur.
this roughly comes down to ten million per region per year.
and in your calculation you then add co financing from other cohesion funds.
is that enough to make the transition just for everyone?
but this can be very dangerous because we don't want to shift money from one region in need to another one in need. you then multiply the jtf with potential private investments but mr timmermans please we both know that there is not one hundred billion in that just transition mechanism but.
people take centre stage and not companies also a clear no' for subsidies for fossil fuels and nuclear power is just what the future needs.
we need commitments by every single region to individual coal phase out plans.
however what i'm missing in the proposal is a clear commitment to european level climate targets.
i'm sure the commission doesn't want to be seen a street magicians.
they are the children of this great continental peace project taking up the dreams of the original founders of these institutions and building lives based on the common rights that we share.
we have consistently stated that guaranteeing citizens' rights is a red line for any brexit deal.
we must stick to that.
we have above all a moral duty towards those who had no vote and are being further disenfranchised.
madam president in the committee on petitions we've heard the voices of citizens from across europe desperate about what will happen to their rights their lives their jobs their families. most of these citizens whether eu twenty seven nationals in the uk or uk citizens in the rest of the eu for longer than fifteen years had no voice or vote in the decision that most acutely affects their lives.
but was the eu consulted beforehand on this important initiative by three of its own member states?
you cannot trust the current british government to stand up to trump's dangerously unpredictable approach to this region so desperate are they for a us trade deal.
i hope we all are and that the eu will now play a more active role in de escalating tensions and particularly encouraging understanding on all sides of the need for parliamentarians and protesters in both iran and iraq to have their say without fear of disproportionate reprisals and response.
indeed our clueless prime minister has just called for the replacement of the current iran peace deal with a trump deal contradicting his own foreign secretary who says the uk is still committed to the jcpoa.
can i check that the british government in particular did not play brexit with middle east peace by blocking higher level eu involvement?
this is of crucial importance i think this is clear.
we have the situation that this is affecting in particular rural areas and regions suffering from depopulation. european citizens should benefit from safe and accessible digital infrastructure and five g is not just a buzzword. i think five g is the basis for applications and in particular business models in transport health and energy and so the current patchwork that we have for the moment in the european union is not acceptable.
this is a chance for europe to modernise and take global leadership also when it comes to the economy and business and create a circular economy in europe and export that knowledge abroad.
the risk with the financing that you are proposing is that it's still quite hazy.
so this is something that the commission now has to work on deliver stringent conditions for getting rid of fossil fuels and actually finance solutions that are viable in the long term not just interim solutions. good luck with that.
it has to be that the climate demands it the youth on the streets demand it but also business leadership demands it.
also on those eur. seven five billion we have to be very clear that it is additional action not just something that legislation would demand anyway.
but this is not happening if we don't show that we can also deliver.
the application process must be scrapped and our rights must be automatically protected.
how much is this promise worth particularly if it expires after eight years?
i'm very very worried of what's going to happen next.
i lived in scotland for more than thirty five years. i came because of freedom of movement.
i won't apply to be denied my right to live in my own home.
the uk settlement scheme is not fit for purpose.
i don't understand how we ended up there.
this is the very idea of what we're doing and ignoring the writing on the wall as you do is not an option.
do you really believe that our children and grandchildren are looking forward to a job in a coal mine?
things will get out of control we will reach tipping points and the effects for humanity will be disastrous.
it's his idea and we worked on this and i say this on the day and he will allow me to say this that i want just to recall that exactly one year ago a courageous mayor pawe adamowicz my friend was murdered.
i really would like just to mention his name here today because he deserves that and we should never forget him.
we will start discussing the elements with you in the next months and years so that we get it right.
you can just ignore it and continue as is as some seem to advocate here you can be afraid and hide under the bed which i would not advocate or you can start acting.
yes as it was said i am a grandson of coal miners.
but i also know the writing is on the wall for coal.
die prematurely because of bad air quality and you do nothing?
one five degrees we are no longer masters of our own destiny.
more efforts will be necessary. but it is a first step in the right direction and any journey starts with a first step.
let me end on one thing.
if we do not shape the fourth industrial revolution that is happening right now at breakneck speed others will shape it for us and i believe that some will be big winners but many will lose out.
if you see writing on the wall you can react in three ways.
he stood for something i believe in which is freedom openness and dialogue.
nor will the british government do that and i'm absolutely sure that in the future the european union and the british government will be working hand in hand to make the green deal happen.
i think they're looking forward to other jobs and the just transition fund should help bring about those other jobs in those regions that in the future will no longer be coal regions.
and the eu has done very very little if anything on this one.
it's wonderful to see that more and more responsible companies call for mandatory due diligence legislation especially at the european level because they want a level playing field and they don't want to be competed out from the market by irresponsible companies. so we have to make sure that we encourage responsibility and not irresponsibility.
take their share of addressing global challenges.
it is very important to guarantee access to remedy for victims of cooperate misconduct and may i just remind you that this is the so called third pillar of the united nations guiding principles on business and human rights.
unity means to give a european perspective to the western balkans several times already mentioned.
so that is what you showed them the last years as a member of the european union.
and i want to describe a little bit what we mean with unity. unity for us means no first and secondclass citizens in the european union.
and if we invest in research and innovation then it will be better for all europeans.
if this is not clear then we will face a lot of problems to convince our citizens that it is better to stay inside of the european union.
this strong european vision is also reflected in your programme.
first let's talk about tasks.
the key to face these challenges is in front of us and that means unity.
on. let's talk about the task which we have ahead of us and new tasks means for us also fresh money for the european union.
this is your motto and in today's political and social turmoil no single member state stands a chance alone.
now the youngest country can give us the proof that there is a future.
and probably what the prime minister underlined in his speech the most important thing for today is that croatia is today an independent nation not anymore part of any kind of empire.
and yes the weapons were extremely loud in these days but we can show together we speak louder than any weapon if we activate the strength of the whole european union.
we have to come to a majority making decisions; we have to bring the european voice to the global level.
today croatia is an independent nation part of a family respected as an equal partner on the european level.
we experienced in the last two weeks the developments in the middle east and we were close to a real military escalation in the last days.
so croatia is in a way a good mirror for the european culture.
these are the challenges for the croatian presidency ahead of us. but it is time now that the youngest member will show the lead that not only the old and probably big countries will show leadership.
the croatian programme pinpoints all the critical challenges climate change transport connectivity enlargement global relevance digital revolution and the safety of our citizens.
if we establish a strong border protection then europeans as a whole will be safer.
and i know that even with this movement that is unique in european history it has not been possible to put this decision back to the people.
i ran to be an mep to fight for more rights for citizens in the european union.
you built something absolutely beautiful over the past years and this is the largest pro european citizens' movement that we have seen and we will build on that.
we will work tirelessly to defend your rights here in this parliament.
the first one is that all eu citizens in the uk have to be absolutely sure about the fact that there are dozens and hundreds of meps working here in this parliament to keep this your parliament as well.
and now millions of european citizens are going to lose rights and there is absolutely no way for me to talk this positive in any way.
but these demonstrations and all the signs and all the tweets and all your votes there were not in vain.
and the second one and this goes out to all the people in the uk who are heartbroken right now.
i saw the wounds. i've heard stories of people having to stand thirty minutes in cold water up to their chest before being forced back to bosnia so don't come and say that it is not true.
i was there for a very short time and i witnessed a pushback myself twenty people being pushed back by croatian border police.
will you have an independent monitoring mechanism?
excuse me but this is ridiculous.
will you make sure that eu law and international law and fundamental rights are respected? today they are not.
you have read the reports i have seen it with my own eyes.
many of you have built your lives here in europe.
countries can be separated; families cannot. today there is more than one million britons living in other eu countries lots of them in my own country in spain.
most of all we are friends.
some of you have children that were born here.
mr president i want to speak in english because i want to be heard in english. british people must know that despite brexit despite all the things that happened during these last four years they will always be welcome in the european union because europe is not about where you come from;
so from the bottom of my heart i won't say goodbye i won't say see you soon i'll only say stay with us the european union is your home.
there is something that we cannot and will not forget.
that is why i want to tell you no matter what happens after thirty one january you will always belong to europe and as long as it's your wish to stay with us the european union will always be your home.
we are neighbours.
it's about where you want to go.
we are relatives.
many of you have married here.
i want to address them directly today.
that i can explain to all european citizens.
if we could learn one thing from the russians and americans it is that a strong foreign policy backed by a strong military goes to the heart of a nation. so let us fight for a stronger europe in the world.
give you the ability to act'.
let's call mr borrell your boss not high representative' but just like all citizens understand eu foreign affairs minister'.
renewable energy green jobs clean air to breathe and fresh water to drink.
you have come up with the idea of a just transition fund.
this will be a collective effort involving regions local governments social partners industries and civil society.
this will generate eur thirty to fifty billion of investment money that can be used for workers to learn new skills for jobs of the future support for businesses to bring new employment opportunities investments in clean energy and repurposing of industrial facilities to prepare the ground for new activities. second
we want to cut the unacceptable four hundred zero premature deaths from the poisonous fumes in our cities and regions.
everyone especially the most vulnerable should reap benefits from this change.
today's proposal is very urgent.
today we renew our pledge to do that with our heart and leave no one behind.
wherever industries want to contribute to climate neutrality we will help with investments to move to new technologies and preserve jobs.
fairness will inspire all our proposals under the green deal.
affordable loans will even help bring modern heating services to the most vulnerable families who rely on coal or wood to keep themselves warm in winter.
we know that you face a steeper path towards climate neutrality and we know that the prospect of a different future a cleaner one might be a welcoming prospect in general but the road to it looks daunting today.
two thousand and fifty now only four weeks later we are here again with a financial package to back that goal a european green deal investment plan for all the opportunities that the green transition offers and a just transition mechanism which is our pledge of solidarity and fairness for those who face the deepest challenge to make this journey with us.
valdis will talk about the european green deal investment plan.
this just transition mechanism of at least eur one hundred billion is a pledge that the european union stands with you in this transition.
seven five billion of fresh european money on top of what the commission proposed for the future eu budget in our just transition fund.
everyone must be involved.
we want cars that are clean and affordable help for people to insulate their homes and green jobs with the minimum wage for a decent living.
we know that the most affected regions are searching for good ideas and need extra help with projects so we will deliver project support and bring all regional experiences together in our just transition platform.
we will offer dedicated access to europe's investment programme investeu especially for the just transition. this will mobilise private funds for a total up to eur forty five billion to help regions bring new sustainable businesses to replace the polluting ones and put new skills to use.
these are the wealth items of tomorrow.
this parliament knows it as it is the auctor intellectualis of this idea.
climate change will touch the social foundations of our society.
we also expect the council to accommodate it in the negotiations on the next seven year budget for europe and call for a swift adoption.
we invite member states to identify the regions that need the money and our practical support and to work with the commission on a concrete plan for change.
justification of this job.
we need to build up the necessary consensus.
maybe next time i will be able to give more information.
it is a big issue for sure and someone has been saying that western consumers are very happy to consume cheaper goods without paying a lot of attention to the way these lower costs have been obtained.
because as you know i am only the representative of a set of people who very often don't agree on every issue.
many of them.
two thousand and sixteen he supports implementation of the european union guidelines on promoting and protection of freedom of belief as the name of his mandate says.
for freedom of belief yes we have a special envoy jn fige.
and the point is there is no purpose there is no reason nobody benefits.
now no democracy should treat its citizens this way. no government has the right to just remove citizens' rights or to retroactively impose new requirements because citizenship is a right.
i've been asking myself who benefits if we strip five million people of their rights?
what is the purpose of leaving five million citizens in limbo?
and if i hear the sounds coming out of the brexit corner of this house i am really incredibly worried because it's not warm and welcoming as they say.
it's a stupid vindictive campaign against people who have done nothing wrong who didn't even have a vote.
it is not a privilege that can be removed at a whim at the simple stroke of a pen. so we'll stand up for all five million eu citizens.
projects. we will provide national administrations and project promoters with expertise to design quality projects and implement
funds; it's also about concrete
reality. today we are starting to consult our social partners on the needs and possible directions on the eu action for a fair minimum
we have stepped back from the brink of war but getting everyone around the table will require solid european leadership and i'm not seeing it right now.
his death came after years of brutal action and weeks of iranian escalation.
the eu was right to seek deescalation and to push the iranian response to be limited. unfortunately one hundred and seventy six innocent people became victims of this situation.
while europe's actions must never be driven by iranian intimidation we should continue to deescalate we should get iran back to the table and prevent its nuclear ambitions and work with iraq to maintain the antiisis coalition.
many who have dementia or other health issues which make it even harder to prove their right to remain just as importantly their rights to access critical services such as health and social care.
now in her late seventy s she is razor sharp and fully aware of the impact brexit has on her and her rights.
the information that only a tiny proportion are refused is yet another example of why so many do not trust the conservatives.
her rights have been changed hugely by brexit and that is a very different situation from all those who moved to the uk from the rest of the world.
they remain in legal limbo with status neither granted nor refused and their rights not guaranteed.
millions have applied and not been granted settled status.
the current application process is not easy particularly for those who are unaccustomed to filling in online forms.
madam president the uk joined the european community before i was born. for forty seven years eu citizens have been confident of their rights in the uk. a friend of mine who moved to the uk forty years ago thought she would never have to choose between her birth country and the uk.
but there are many like her elderly women who moved to the uk with their husbands over forty years ago who are not so able.
my friend married brought up her children divorced worked for decades as a chaplain supporting the most vulnerable in her community.
it's a matter of perspective to have it a true perspective and croatia knows better than most how far it can take countries in transforming their systems and economies.
over the next six months we will need all that determination that unity and energy that croatians are famous for.
they've done the homework which we've asked them to do so it's time to give them a real perspective to move on now. croatia's leadership will also be essential when it comes to negotiations on our future budget. over the next weeks the presidency supported by president michel will look to make headway so that we can reach an agreement. we need a balanced budget yes we need a fair budget yes but most of all we need a modern budget.
and it's always the same.
you mentioned it andrej.
we've played an enormous role and still do play in the stabilisation of iraq and the same goes for brokering the nuclear agreement with iran.
it is able to focus on de escalation dialogue because we have good relations with many many actors in that region and partners in the region. we have relations that are time tested relations that are reliable that are trusted.