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Speaker: Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (Italy — Movimento 5 Stelle)
Political group: Non-attached Members
Date: 2023-01-18
Debate: An EU strategy to boost industrial competitiveness, trade and quality jobs (debate)

  Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI).   – Signora Presidente, signor Commissario Breton, gentile Ministra Roswall, onorevoli colleghi, i nostri concittadini hanno bisogno di una risposta forte dall'Unione alle sfide che ci vengono poste a livello internazionale. 
Non possiamo permettere la delocalizzazione all'estero della nostra industria, soprattutto verso mercati concorrenti come Stati Uniti e Cina. Gli obiettivi verdi che ci siamo posti attraverso gli incentivi per lo sviluppo di un'industria a impatto zero sono e restano centrali e indispensabili, ma la nostra risposta deve essere una risposta europea unitaria, che vada davvero a perseguire l'interesse generale dell'Unione. Ecco perché dobbiamo assicurare il rispetto della parità di condizioni a livello intra ed extra europeo, entrambi egualmente importanti. 
Servirà quindi un grande fondo europeo pubblico, evitando che i paesi con più spazio fiscale si salvino da sé a detrimento di tutti gli altri. Il dramma della pandemia ci ha insegnato che solo insieme possiamo difendere la nostra Europa e i nostri concittadini e solo insieme possiamo promuovere una vera autonomia e sovranità europea, anche tecnologica e industriale. Ricordiamocelo e applichiamolo veramente questo insegnamento, è più di un dovere politico, è un imperativo per noi morale.
Speaker: Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (Italy — Movimento 5 Stelle)
Political group: Non-attached Members
Date: 2023-01-18
Debate: Humanitarian consequences of the blockade in Nagorno-Karabakh

  Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI).   – Mr President, in Nagorno—Karabakh, the guns are currently silent, yet the war is far from being over. 
Indeed, after the previous criminal attack to Armenia, we are now seeing one of the worst sides of the war, with a hateful blockade since 30 days of the Lachin corridor from fake Azeri eco—activists that are putting the lives of thousands of people, of children, of women and fragile persons at risk, not due to bombings or gunshots but to starvation and hindered access to medicines. We must seriously step up our force for stopping these atrocities.
First, our monitoring mission should have the mandate to enter the Lachin corridor immediately to verify what is happening on the ground. Yerevan has already granted access to its territories, and we demand Baku do the same without any further delay. Then we must be proactive in ensuring that the affected population receives the necessary humanitarian supplies, organising immediate relief to the region.
If the Baku regime denies access, we have to stand ready for adopting a set of adequate, strong sanctions targeting those responsible for these atrocities. Dear colleagues, in this context, any attempt to undermine access to food amounts to a war crime. We have loudly denounced that in Ukraine, and we must reaffirm that in the same way in Nagorno—Karabakh. When the lives of people are at risk, there is no space, not even a single inch, for double standards.
Speaker: Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (Italy — Movimento 5 Stelle)
Political group: Non-attached Members
Date: 2023-01-18
Debate: Situation of journalists in Morocco, notably the case of Omar Radi

  Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI).   – Signora Presidente, gentile Commissaria, onorevoli colleghi, oggi abbiamo il dovere di sostenere il coraggio dei giornalisti marocchini, che sono stati tra i primi al mondo a denunciare l'uso di spyware contro i reporter e le inquietanti criticità di questa pratica di sorveglianza digitale già nel 2015. 
Bene aver fatto riferimento al testo del regolamento del dual use: è un passo importante, ma non basta. Dovremmo andare oltre e iniziare a pensare ai software e ai dispositivi di sorveglianza nello stesso modo in cui pensiamo alle esportazioni militari ordinarie, includendoli ogni volta in cui si parla di sanzioni o di embargo delle armi senza sconti e mettere finalmente sanzioni dure, automatiche e dissuasive per gli Stati inadempienti. Se non ora, quando? 
Cari colleghi, questa risoluzione è fondamentale per lanciare, dopo il Qatargate, un forte segnale alle autorità marocchine e prendere le distanze dalla condotta indegna di questa casa, tenuta da alcuni di noi. Il tempo dell'ambiguità, della connivenza, del chiudere un occhio o anche tutti e due è finito. Niente più business as usual. Dobbiamo applicare le stesse norme pensate per il Qatar e non ci faremo intimidire. 
Dobbiamo chiedere a gran voce la liberazione di Omar Radi, di tutti gli attivisti e giornalisti che si battono per la libertà della società civile marocchina, perché la loro lotta, la lotta per l'indipendenza è anche la nostra lotta. Speriamo di dirlo tutti insieme.
Speaker: Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (Italy — Movimento 5 Stelle)
Political group: Non-attached Members
Date: 2023-01-17
Debate: The establishment of a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine (debate)

  Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI).   – Madam President, dear Commissioner, dear colleagues, the Russian cruise missile attack on Dnipro on Saturday afternoon was described as a hell on earth by those who were lucky enough to survive and witness the aftermath. In mere seconds, a building was transformed into a pile of rubble, resulting in 40 deaths, 75 injuries, and many missing. My thoughts and solidarity go out to the survivors, their families and the Ukrainian people.
In light of these horrible and unforgivable crimes, it is even worse to consider the possibility that those responsible could go unpunished. The silver lining is that we already have the instruments to make sure that this doesn’t happen. We just have to update and make full use of them. The golden path, I insist, would be to amend the Rome Statutes aligning the ICC jurisdiction on the crime of aggression with that already in place on genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
If no agreement can be reached on this promptly, however, we should then push for the establishment of a special tribunal. The crucial point is to send a very clear message. There can and must be no impunity for the devastating consequences of this aggression, and those responsible must be prosecuted. We owe it to all the innocent victims of these barbaric crimes. They will not go unheeded. Not now. Not ever.
Speaker: Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (Italy — Movimento 5 Stelle)
Political group: Non-attached Members
Date: 2022-12-15
Debate: The humanitarian situation in Ukraine due to Russia’s attacks against critical infrastructure and civilian areas (debate)

  Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI).   – Mr President, dear Commissioner, horrible war crimes have been committed daily in the past ten months. We have heard accounts of deliberate and indiscriminate attacks against civilians, torture, illicit use of weapons and the use of illicit weapons. And now also massive attacks against critical civilian infrastructures, preventing even hospitals from working properly and putting civilians, even babies and kids under the threat of frost and cold. 
A strong and unequivocal international legal response to the aggression against Ukraine, to this predatory and imperialist war unleashed by Russia, permitting no place for impunity for serious violations, and emphasising the legal responsibility of the perpetrators is therefore of utmost importance. 
And I use the occasion to call once more on the Union to update and integrate the decision of 2011 on ICC with a strong position on the crime of aggression, as called by our Resolution 2014, and to promote the reform of the Rome Statute aimed at aligning the ICC jurisdiction on the crime of aggression with that already in place of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
Speaker: Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (Italy — Movimento 5 Stelle)
Political group: Non-attached Members
Date: 2022-12-13
Debate: Prospects for the two-State solution for Israel and Palestine (debate)

  Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI).   – Mr President, dear colleagues, dear Commissioner, we often discuss here in the European Parliament on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and on the prospects for its resolution. It seems to me, though, that we are somehow disconnected from the situation on the ground. The reality of violence the people living in those lands are experiencing each and every day as we keep repeating on liturgy on the two—State solution being the only possible one. Let me be clear: I completely agree on that and I support that. But I wonder what are we really doing in practice to facilitate such outcome? And it’s clear the process has come to a complete standstill and our Union is not doing enough, or anything, to reignite it.
Dear colleagues, in the last period we have been discussing about strategic autonomy, about the need to find the EU’s place in the world, about being a more proactive geopolitical player, especially in our neighbourhoods. I can’t think of a better test to our determination than trying to facilitate a solution to a conflict that has been going on for far too long. We need a serious reflection on what we can do and especially on what we are willing to do. And most of all, we need concrete actions instead of never—ending discussions.
Speaker: Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (Italy — Movimento 5 Stelle)
Political group: Non-attached Members
Date: 2022-12-13
Debate: Turkish airstrikes on northern Syria and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (debate)

  Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI).   – Signor Presidente, signora Commissaria, onorevoli colleghi, tutti i segnali indicano che le intenzioni di Erdoğan vanno ben oltre l'obiettivo di vendicare gli attacchi di Istanbul, peraltro senza aver mai prodotto prove in merito alle sue accuse, e che si stia preparando per mettere in pratica la minaccia di un'altra incursione militare in Siria.
Cari colleghi, a che punto abbiamo deciso di tirare la nostra linea rossa? Cipro e la Grecia sono vergognosamente vittime da anni della retorica aggressiva e delle violazioni di Erdoğan. Nonostante l'invasione dell'Ucraina, la Turchia non aderisce alle sanzioni, anzi continua a collaborare allegramente con Putin, bombarda le regioni liberate dall'Isis, aggredisce brutalmente l'Iraq, probabilmente utilizzando armi chimiche contro la popolazione civile.
Inoltre Ankara continua a operare ricatti e vergognose pressioni sulla Svezia e sulla Finlandia, richiedendo estradizioni e altri vantaggi per rimuovere il veto all'ingresso dei nostri due Stati membri nella NATO.
Questa, colleghi, è una discussione prettamente politica che richiederebbe una posizione ferma del Consiglio e un confronto in questa sede anche con l'Alto rappresentante. Con 49 di voi, colleghi e deputati, abbiamo attendiamo ancora una risposta alla lettera che abbiamo inviato due settimane fa all'Alto rappresentante Borrell sulla questione.
Nel frattempo le vorrei chiedere, Commissaria, siamo pronti a contribuire alla gestione della catastrofe umanitaria che si verificherà in Siria, all'afflusso di rifugiati che arriverà da queste zone quando l'Isis si riprenderà il terreno che ha perso, ad accogliere in modo conforme al diritto internazionale?
Speaker: Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (Italy — Movimento 5 Stelle)
Political group: Non-attached Members
Date: 2022-11-09
Debate: Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022 (debate)

  Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI).   – Madam President, dear Presidents, I am deeply disappointed by the fact that the last European Council was silent on updates on South Caucasus, where Azeri troops occupied 220 square kilometres of Armenian sovereign territory, committing war crimes and crimes against humanity, such as executions and tortures. 
Here I see many similarities with what is happening in Ukraine, with a democratic country, Armenia, being attacked by an aggressive authoritarian regime – but there are also differences that I cannot tolerate. Indeed, while rightfully supporting Kyiv against the barbaric behaviour of Putin’s regime, our Union is perceiving Azerbaijan as a reliable partner. And no, it’s not, because realpolitik cannot replace our values, and these double standards are undermining our credibility. 
Armenia is a vibrant democracy that is not a Russian ally but, on the contrary, is simply a hostage of the Kremlin: its assertiveness and threatening attitude, and its decision to sacrifice Yerevan in exchange for a fully-fledged alliance with Baku and a complacency with Ankara. We must get out of this gas dependency trap, from all the authoritarian regimes, and the reluctance on a price cap is a huge mistake. 
The deployment of our monitoring mission is the first step, and its mandate should be extended permanently for all the time needed as well as the number of observers. But we need more, because blatant violations of international law should be condemned always and everywhere. I stand with democracy. I stand with Armenia.
Speaker: Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (Italy — Movimento 5 Stelle)
Political group: Non-attached Members
Date: 2022-10-19
Debate: EU-Western Balkans relations in light of the new enlargement package (continuation of debate)

  Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI).   – Madam President, dear colleagues, dear Commissioner, moving further in the enlargement process is not only something we owe to our friends and partners in the Western Balkans, but it is also a strategic priority that has grown in relevance after the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.
It is now clearer than ever that we need to reform the enlargement process further by moving beyond unanimity. I welcome the recommendation to grant Bosnia and Herzegovina the official status of candidate country, and I hope this could be that spark that the Sarajevo needs to double down on its commitments.
Now we need to keep on moving on the right path, and the next step must be the visa liberalisation for Kosovo. We do not advocate for shortcuts or cutting corners, but we must realise that we cannot afford never-ending negotiations and uncertainty at every step.
With the first IGC, with Albania and North Macedonia in July, we have partially remedied some silly mistakes from the past and we must learn the lessons. We need a realistic timeline, otherwise the partial void in the region would be filled even more by Russia, China, Turkey and the Gulf, because the European project will never be completed until all the Western Balkan countries will be part of our family.
Speaker: Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (Italy — Movimento 5 Stelle)
Political group: Non-attached Members
Date: 2022-10-19
Debate: Political situation in Tunisia (debate)

  Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI).   – Madam President, dear Commissioner, dear colleagues, I am deeply saddened by the trajectory of Tunisia, a country for which I deeply care. It was once defined as the lighthouse of democracy in North Africa and in the Muslim world. This light is now dimmed, and since President Saied’s decision to suspend and then to close the parliament, we have assisted to the painful process of dismantling the progresses achieved previously.
Now, the people are once again in the streets protesting against the illegal suspension of democracy, the judicial persecution of political leaders and NGO activists and the catastrophic economic and social situation with a constitution that was not shared by the large part of the population.
Dear colleagues, I have an appeal and a request. The appeal is for Presidency Saied: it is not too late to bring back Tunisia on the right path. Do not deprive the brave Tunisian citizens for what they fought so hard for.
On our side, it is time to reflect on our relationship. We helped and we must continue to help the Tunisian people in the future, but our support to the government cannot be unconditional. We need to see democracy clearly coming back in Tunisia, and we must be clear also with President Saied. Only in this way we can be a decisive player in bringing back the enticing aroma of jasmine that ten years ago led us to believe that a different path was, and is still, possible.
Speaker: Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (Italy — Movimento 5 Stelle)
Political group: Non-attached Members
Date: 2022-10-18
Debate: Question Time (Commission) - Protecting critical infrastructure in the EU against attacks and countering hybrid attacks

  Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI).   – Dear Commissioner Schinas, ευχαριστώ πολύ – thank you very much for being here today with us. I believe this debate is extremely timely indeed.
The sabotage of Nord Stream 2 can be seen as an alarm bell that is telling us that we can be hurt substantially through physical actions, not to mention the already well—known capacity of third actors to interfere in our democratic processes through hybrid means.
While it is certainly true that we must create and empower ad hoc bodies and entities such as the hybrid response team, I have always considered it essential to follow a whole—of—government and whole—of—society approach in order to increase our resilience. To this extent, the strategic compass clearly states that one of the main points will be a reinforcement of the cyber diplomacy toolbox. Therefore, I would like to ask you to elaborate further on the way forward for moving this will from paper to concrete actions.
Will it be possible to include provisions on cyber actions in the international agreements that we signed for trying to prevent cyber attacks as much as possible?
And what about the diplomatic responses to be put in place in case these efforts fail?
Speaker: Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (Italy — Movimento 5 Stelle)
Political group: Non-attached Members
Date: 2022-10-05
Debate: Humanitarian situation after the devastating floods in Pakistan and the climate crisis (debate)

  Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI).   – Mr President, Commissioner, torrential monsoon rains triggered the most severe flooding in Pakistan’s recent history, washing away entire villages, killing over 1 600 people and displacing more than 33 million. This climate-induced disaster is leaving behind a trail of destruction, starvation and diseases. With a vast area of Pakistan likely to take months to dry out, waterborne diseases are spiking, as well as malnutrition, especially among children. 
Despite all the efforts of the international community, volunteers and the government, the unprecedented nature of the floods has resulted in a huge resource gap and Pakistan’s already overwhelmed health—care system lacks the resources to help all those who need treatment now. The lives of 100 000 more people are under threat as a second disaster looms within the first one. 
It’s imperative, under our principle of international solidarity, commitment and burden sharing, to answer the demands to increase cooperation and mobilise much more funds. But it will not be enough to increase humanitarian aid in an attempt to curb the possible risk of epidemics. To support the country at this dramatic time, action will have to be taken to support Pakistan’s reconstruction, rehabilitation and resilience, including through debt relief measures. It is not a time for fine words, but for immediate and effective action.
Speaker: Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (Italy — Movimento 5 Stelle)
Political group: Non-attached Members
Date: 2022-10-05
Debate: The Media freedom crackdown in Myanmar, notably the cases of Htet Htet Khine, Sithu Aung Myint and Nyein Nyein Aye

  Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI).   – Mr President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, ‘the only security of all is in a free press’. These were the words of Thomas Jefferson, and they are more appropriate than ever to describe the appalling situation in Myanmar. Indeed, abolishing media freedom the military junta has razed whatever level of security for the people of Myanmar, granting itself liberty and impunity for committing barbarian acts such as those described in the resolution presented today.
What is even more impressive, yet very far from surprising, is that this brutal junta enjoys support from those authoritarian states we constantly criticise from this House, namely Russia and China, who are blocking every action potentially taken by the UN Security Council.
From this House, we must be absolutely firm in condemning the behaviour of the Tatmadaw and those who stand on their side. We should suspend the preferential status for commerce and every privilege they have and encourage the EU delegation and the diplomatic missions of the Member States to offer all practical support to those who risk their lives every day.
We call for an immediate arms embargo on Myanmar. The people of Myanmar have been forced to silence. We must be their spokespersons. Otherwise, also our freedom will result void and useless.
Speaker: Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (Italy — Movimento 5 Stelle)
Political group: Non-attached Members
Date: 2022-10-05
Debate: The recent humanitarian and human rights situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, notably that of children

  Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI).   – Mr President, Commissioner, dear colleagues, in less than a month, the conflict in Ethiopia will enter its third year. Thousands of people have lost their lives and children and women, as usual, are the first victims. We have discussed this topic dozens of times, and I believe it is time to scale up our efforts, acting in three main ways. 
In the immediate term, we must guarantee humanitarian support to those in need, making sure that this aid reaches the local population. Then we must exploit this momentum, which seems favourable for the reopening negotiations. Indeed, our Union should provide all diplomatic support to the African Union without the intention to guide the process but assisting the negotiators in finding African solutions for two African problems.
And afterwards, in the medium term, we need to be on the forefront for ensuring that any peace agreement can last, providing financial and practical expertise for the retrieval of weapons that are currently in possession of combatants, especially civilians forced to embrace the arms. 
Our African counterparts have created an ambitious agenda for silencing the guns. Let us show that we are on their side, not only when tragedies happen, but every day until the guns will leave space for real human development.
Speaker: Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (Italy — Movimento 5 Stelle)
Political group: Non-attached Members
Date: 2022-10-04
Debate: Question Time (VPC/HR) Heightening tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan following the recent military escalation

  Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI).   – Signor Presidente, onorevoli colleghi, io vorrei protestare perché lei ha detto, durante questo dibattito, che avrebbe applicato il metodo D'Hondt e lei ha escluso dal metodo D'Hondt il raggruppamento dei non iscritti. 
Io ritengo che questo sia fortemente antidemocratico perché siamo anche noi deputati. In democrazia i voti si contano e non si pesano e credo che anche noi avremmo avuto diritto, come per tutti gli altri gruppi, che infatti hanno avuto almeno un oratore, di poter fare un intervento. 
Io ho seguito tutto quanto il dibattito. Mi sono prenotato per tempo e reputo questa scelta fortemente antidemocratica e ingiusta. Abbiamo il diritto di essere deputati come gli altri. Non siamo figli di un Dio minore in questo Parlamento.