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Debate: Strengthening media freedom: the protection of journalists in Europe, hate speech, disinformation and the role of platforms
Date: MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2020
Speaker: Heidi Hautala
Country: Poland
Language: FI

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Debate: Strengthening media freedom: the protection of journalists in Europe, hate speech, disinformation and the role of platforms
Date: MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2020
Speaker: Mairead McGuinness
Language: EN

The Commission as you know is currently finalising a series of initiatives that will address many of the issues in this report. The safety of journalists is a top priority that we do intend to address. We have already announced an initiative against abusive litigation targeting journalists and rights defenders in our 2021 work programme, and this will be part of the European Democracy Action Plan which the Commission will present on 2 December. As part of the first annual rule of law report, we analysed the framework for the protection of journalists in all Member States, alongside the independence of audio-visual regulatory authorities, transparency of media ownership, the political independence of media, and state advertising in the media sector.  The conclusion is that no Member State is immune from the risks to media freedom and pluralism. This is also clear from the media pluralism monitor co-funded by the EU, with the support of the European Parliament.  We welcome the report’s emphasis on the importance of media pluralism, media freedom and media literacy to fight disinformation. The code of practice on disinformation for online platforms and the advertising sector is a good example of structured cooperation to ensure greater transparency and accountability. It’s also a useful framework to monitor and improve platforms’ policies on disinformation. The European Democracy Action Plan will outline the next steps to upgrade this code.  This report also highlights the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the media, especially local media, with estimated reduction in revenues of as much as 80%. To help the sector recover and support its digital transformation the Commission will also present a media and audio-visual action plan on 2 December. We will also propose the Digital Service Act by the end of the year. This aims to harmonise a clear set of due-diligence obligations for online platforms, including notice and action procedures and voluntary proactive measures for illegal content such as illegal hate speech, redress mechanisms, accountability measures and obligations to cooperate with public authorities. One of the main objectives of this instrument will be to improve the safety of users online across the European Union, while improving the protection of their fundamental rights.  The Digital Service Act will be adopted along with the Digital Markets Act, which aims to better address market deficiencies resulting from the position of large online platforms. The Commission will continue working with the European Parliament to strengthen media freedom and pluralism, as well as to fight hate speech and disinformation, while protecting fundamental rights. This is essential for our democracy and the rule of law. I thank you for this report.
Debate: Strengthening media freedom: the protection of journalists in Europe, hate speech, disinformation and the role of platforms
Date: MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2020
Speaker: Krzysztof Hetman
Political group: PPE
Country: Netherlands
Language: PL

Wolne media i pluralizm są też jednym z filarów systemu demokratycznego odgrywającym ważną funkcję społecznego nadzoru i zwiększającym świadomość obywateli. Niestety nawet w granicach Unii znane są przypadki wywierania nacisków na dziennikarzy, a także ataków czy zamachów. Znamienne są tu przypadki zabójstw Daphne Caruany Galizii na Malcie oraz Jána Kuciaka i jego narzeczonej Martiny Kušnírovej na Słowacji z powodu prowadzonych przez nich dochodzeń dziennikarskich. Dlatego też i UE i poszczególne państwa członkowskie muszą działać na rzecz wolności i niezależności mediów. Niedopuszczalne są próby uciszania krytycznych i niezależnych mediów czy wykorzystywania mediów publicznych dla politycznych korzyści np. poprzez wykluczanie opozycji z debaty publicznej.  Wspólne standardy i wskaźniki dotyczące niezależności mediów na szczeblu Unii, a także gromadzenie informacji i statystyk na temat wolności i pluralizmu mediów mogą pomóc nam zapewnić, że Europejczycy będą mieli dostęp do informacji najwyższej jakości, wolnych od manipulacji czy propagandy. Ważne jest też, aby państwa członkowskie reagowały na wszelkie przejawy ataków na dziennikarzy i podejmowały wysiłki w celu zapewnienia bezstronnych i skutecznych dochodzeń w tych sprawach.
Debate: Strengthening media freedom: the protection of journalists in Europe, hate speech, disinformation and the role of platforms
Date: MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2020
Speaker: Elżbieta Kruk
Political group: ECR
Country: Bulgaria
Language: PL

Z jednej strony należy stanowczo się przeciwstawić rzeczywistym przypadkom mowy nienawiści,  z drugiej nie można dopuści do sytuacji, w której będzie ona stanowiła narzędzie do ograniczenia wolności słowa, czy też doprowadzi do sparaliżowania fundamentalnej dla ludzi władzy oceniania.  Należy sobie zadać pytanie: czy jedynym sposobem na teoretyczną mowę nienawiści jest cenzura? Droga to niebezpieczna, mogąca bowiem służyć do zamykania ludziom ust tylko dlatego, że nie myślą tak jak należy, że mają inne poglądy. Już dziś widzimy przejawy ideologizacji tego pojęcia i używania go jako bat na przeciwników politycznych. A przyszłość może się okazać taka, jak ją widział George Orwell, który pisał „Im dalej społeczeństwo dryfuje od prawdy, tym bardziej nienawidzi tych, którzy ją głoszą. Prawda jest nową mową nienawiści. Mówienie prawdy w czasach zakłamania jest czynem rewolucyjnym”.  Dlatego istotne znaczenie w walce z mową nienawiści ma przede wszystkim budowa odporności społeczeństwa na fałszywe narracje poprzez edukację i nauczanie krytycznego myślenia.
Debate: A New Industrial Strategy for Europe
Date: MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2020
Speaker: Carlo Calenda
Country: France
Language: IT

Lo sforzo compiuto durante questi mesi ha sempre avuto come obiettivo un risultato condiviso, volto a rafforzare il ruolo del Parlamento, anche in attesa della revisione della strategia di politica industriale annunciata dalla Commissione. Per questo lavoro desidero ringraziare i miei colleghi relatori ombra. I 700 emendamenti ricevuti sono diventati 17 emendamenti di compromesso, equilibrati e largamente condivisi. La nostra relazione divide la strategia industriale in due fasi distinte: una prima fase volta alla ripresa del sistema produttivo dopo l'emergenza e una seconda che ha come obiettivo la costruzione di un sistema industriale resiliente sotto il profilo sociale, economico e ambientale. Al centro la necessità di promuovere e accelerare la doppia transizione digitale e ambientale. L'obiettivo della neutralità climatica nel 2050 rimane la nostra bussola. La relazione tiene conto anche della dimensione esterna della politica industriale. In un mondo diventato meno aperto e più duro, l'Unione europea, pur rimanendo impegnata per un commercio libero ed equilibrato, sia in sede bilaterale che multilaterale, deve servirsi in modo più assertivo degli strumenti di difesa commerciale, attivare misure che spingano verso la reciprocità negli appalti pubblici e vigilare sulle acquisizioni di aziende strategiche da parte di  La relazione è articolata intorno ad alcuni punti fondamentali. Ne menzionerò alcuni. Primo punto: una forte attenzione agli aspetti sociali, in particolare alla formazione, per evitare perdita di posti di lavoro e salvaguardare la coesione territoriale nello spirito del principio del " Secondo punto: un'equilibrata revisione delle regole sulla concorrenza e sugli aiuti di Stato per proteggere la nostra autonomia strategica e la competitività globale e consentire il sostegno agli investimenti per l'ambiente e la digitalizzazione, preservando e completando il mercato unico. Terzo punto: misure ad hoc per consentire alle PMI una partecipazione alla pari con le grandi imprese alla doppia transizione, misure che devono essere di facile e immediato utilizzo, come i crediti di imposta per favorire investimenti e formazione cofinanziati dai fondi europei. Quarto punto: proposte per un  Quinto punto: proposte per fornire alle imprese gli strumenti adeguati per contribuire in maniera efficace alla riduzione delle emissioni di CO2 in linea con la  L'analisi degli ecosistemi da parte della Commissione sarà fondamentale per selezionare gli interventi e le priorità. Nella relazione abbiamo chiesto anche un sistema di  L'Unione europea deve urgentemente dotarsi di una strategia industriale adeguata, operativa, ben finanziata e opportunamente coordinata. Questa relazione è un'occasione importante affinché il Parlamento si esprima con una voce forte e unica. Abbiamo lavorato con grande cura e passione sul testo, proprio in vista di questo obiettivo!
Debate: A New Industrial Strategy for Europe
Date: MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2020
Speaker: Markus Buchheit
Political group: ID
Country: Germany
Language: DE

Das Zerstören unserer Industrie hat System; Sie vergessen nur in Ihrer sogenannten Strategie, dass es die Industrie und die KMU sind, die die Rechnung für Ihre Klimaphantasien bezahlen müssen.
Debate: A New Industrial Strategy for Europe
Date: MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2020
Speaker: Krzysztof Jurgiel
Political group: ECR
Country: Bulgaria
Language: PL

Wiele elementów nowej strategii przemysłowej dla Europy jest potrzebnych, aby UE była liderem pod względem nowoczesności produkcji. Inwestycje w zakresie sztucznej inteligencji, poprawy efektywności energetycznej budynków, infrastruktury sieciowej, inteligentnej integracji sektorowej, zrównoważonej mobilności, paliw alternatywnych czy nowoczesnych kompetencji pracowników są niezbędne do wykonania kroku naprzód, ale nie można zapominać, że te wszystkie działania będą wymagały ogromnych nakładów finansowych, dlatego nie można zostawić najbardziej potrzebujących państw bez odpowiedniego wsparcia.  Europa będzie stopniowo odchodzić od paliw kopalnych na rzecz odnawialnych źródeł energii, takich jak wodór, wiatr czy słońce. Nie można jednak zapominać, że są kraje, dla których węgiel stanowi znaczną część miksu energetycznego, dlatego też należy mocno wspierać gaz ziemny jako instrument przejściowy pomiędzy węglem a odnawialnymi źródłami energii, który w średnim terminie pomoże znacząco obniżyć emisyjność gospodarek i pozwoli, aby transformacja energetyczna była dla nich finansowo do udźwignięcia.
Debate: A New Industrial Strategy for Europe
Date: MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2020
Speaker: Susana Solís Pérez
Political group: Renew
Country: Slovakia
Language: ES

Europa afronta la transformación hacia la industria 4.0 en un momento de cambio y debe demostrar que es capaz de liderar, no solo las transiciones verde y digital, sino también para luchar por el liderazgo tecnológico y la autonomía estratégica abierta.  Solo a través de una nueva estrategia industrial, que respete la importancia de las pymes, centros de innovación y universidades, podemos construir una economía europea puntera que sea capaz de reforzar las cadenas de suministro, reubicar cadenas de valor a Europa y aumentar la seguridad del suministro de materias primas estratégicas.  Solo a través de la colaboración público-privada, podremos crear ecosistemas de innovación que se anclen en las ventajas competitivas de cada una de las regiones europeas.  Debemos avanzar hacia una economía circular, necesitamos invertir en fuentes energéticas alternativas ―como el hidrógeno― para alcanzar los objetivos climáticos que nos hemos marcado, y, además, debemos invertir en capacidades y educación para asegurar que todos los europeos estén preparados para afrontar el importante cambio que va a suponer esta nueva estrategia industrial.
Debate: A New Industrial Strategy for Europe
Date: MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2020
Speaker: Carlos Zorrinho
Political group: S-D
Language: PT

A União Europeia como potência multilateral tem que promover uma globalização com regras e, para isso, tem que garantir um nível de autonomia estratégica que não é possível sem uma forte aposta na transformação e na recuperação do seu tecido industrial.  O relatório em debate define princípios claros para garantir o crescimento a longo prazo, mobilizar e atrair o investimento necessário, assegurar a transição energética e digital, melhorando a qualidade de vida, criar mais e melhor emprego, promover a inovação e reforçar o empreendedorismo e o papel das Pequenas e Médias Empresas (PME). Destaco ainda a dimensão social, de coesão e de convergência que informa as propostas contidas no relatório.  Sem promover a convergência no desenvolvimento entre territórios e combater, de forma assertiva, as desigualdades, a União Europeia ficará fragilizada na projeção da sua visão industrial como uma referência para o novo ciclo de industrialização sustentável à escala planetária.
Debate: Foreign policy consequences of the COVID- outbreak
Date: MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2020
Speaker: Hilde Vautmans
Country: Romania
Language: EN

So we urge Europe to strengthen its foreign policy presence in order to be able to defend its interests in the new geopolitical era – because it is a new political era. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a game changer. It has changed the relationship between the world’s biggest players. Look at the United States. Under the failed leadership of Trump, the United States opted to stand alone. There was no cooperation. Even worse, they sometimes denied the severity of the pandemic by spreading misleading information and undermined global institutions to deal with it. China actually did the same. The lack of transparency on the outbreak of the virus and attempts to withhold information about its magnitude made at the start of the battle against the virus was ineffective. Since then, the ‘virus diplomacy’ as I call it is seeking to fill the global political vacuum, and in the light of such disturbing trends, our response has been slow and disjointed.  We need to reduce our dependency on third countries in strategic sectors. We need better communication strategies and strong resilience in order to counter this information. That is what we need to do to play a bigger role in the world. My report is very clear. We need to get our own house in order first. We need to reclaim our place on the world stage to make sure our children will continue to live in a world of cooperation, democracy and the rule of law. We can no longer count on others for solutions. We need to be able to count on Europe by making it more decisive, more dynamic, and more resilient internationally.  Let us work together to finally get rid of the unanimity rule in foreign affairs, to be able to push back against the strongmen surrounding us, to build a real European defence union as the European pillar within NATO, to re-engage with the United States, to develop a new strategy towards China, and to urge them to fully cooperate with an independent international investigation into the origin of the virus. Colleagues, Commissioner, let us roll up our sleeves and launch the conference on the future of Europe. Let us show that we are serious about the geopolitical Commission. Thank you very much.
Debate: Foreign policy consequences of the COVID- outbreak
Date: MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2020
Speaker: Mairead McGuinness
Language: EN

Firstly, we’re working on a joint communication on multilateralism that will reaffirm our commitment and propose a strategic approach, underlining the EU interest in promoting multilateral solutions. Respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law will remain at the very heart of our response to this pandemic. The new action plan on human rights and democracy seeks to reduce inequalities by combating poverty and social exclusion and by promoting non-discriminatory access to social services, including quality and affordable health services. Our global EU response to the pandemic, that brought together Team Europe, has now reached EUR 38.5 billion. We have sent a strong message of EU unity in times of crisis, as well as international solidarity and global leadership. The Western Balkans and eastern neighbourhood have remained our close partners throughout the pandemic. In your report, you call for united EU efforts to invest in the region. The economic and investment plan presented in October is a clear step in that direction. We are continuing the discussion on a reinforced EU partnership with southern neighbourhood countries. We will jointly identify concrete areas of cooperation with a focus on supporting resilience through reforms that directly impact the quality of life of citizens. COVID-19 is likely to impact conflict areas such as the Sahel or the Horn of Africa and least-developed countries disproportionately, we know this, increasing their vulnerability and the vulnerability of their citizens. We are stepping up the political dialogue with African partners ahead of the next EU-Africa summit. In the wake of the US presidential election on 3 November, the EU wants to enhance cooperation with the new US administration, not only to tackle COVID-19, but also to maintain and reform the rules-based order and crucial commitments, such as the Paris Agreement.  It is important to continue calling on China to participate in the review of lessons learned from the international health response and to address the consequences of the pandemic in developing countries, notably as regards debt relief.  Despite the limited resources for such great stakes, the next MFF provides a real opportunity for the European Union to pull its weight in leading by example, engaging with others and promoting a sustainable recovery, underpinned by our values and interests.  Thank you for your attention and I look forward to your vote and discussion.
Debate: Foreign policy consequences of the COVID- outbreak
Date: MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2020
Speaker: Ilhan Kyuchyuk
Political group: Renew
Country: Netherlands
Language: BG

Ето защо смятам, че ЕС трябва да работи за съживяване на трансатлантическото партньорство час по-скоро, за да стане борбата с пандемията и други големи международни предизвикателства, като например изменението на климата, по-ефективна. Необходимо е да намерим нова основа на сътрудничество с нашите стратегически партньори от САЩ в полза на многостранното сътрудничество, международното правосъдие, върховенството на закона и правата на човека срещу националистическите и авторитарните амбиции.
Debate: Improving development effectiveness and efficiency of aid
Date: MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2020
Speaker: Tomas Tobé
Country: Estonia
Language: EN

This report I see as a wake-up call to put effectiveness again at the centre of development cooperation. The European Union is the biggest donor in the world and we have to take the lead now in making better use of aid. We owe this not only to the aid recipients but also to Europe’s taxpayers. And now, let us be clear: development aid can never be 100% effective and efficient, but we need to check that our aid provides pathways for communities and countries to become less and less dependent on aid. The long-term objective of our Union’s aid policy must be that the recipient countries of today will no longer need our aid tomorrow. But the needs today are high. The current COVID-19 pandemic is undoing years of progress, and we can see also at the same time that populations in developing countries are growing faster than gross national income and the job markets do. Hunger is on the rise and conflicts are increasing during the last years, and therefore we need to challenge the practices of the past and try also to adjust. This report makes clear and practical recommendations to the Commission and to the Member States. We want Team Europe to become an everyday reality of our work with developing countries. For this, we want to see a drastic increase in joint programming and joint implementation so that it covers all partner countries in the developing world. We also need clear rules and guidelines on how to make aid coordination among EU countries and the Commission a reality, and I will commit, therefore, to ask the Commission to bring forward proposals in this regard. Furthermore, we ask the Commission to publish, bi-annually, a development and effectiveness progress report covering planning, programming, implementation and results by EU institutions, EU Member States, as well as European local and regional authorities. I believe that local governments in the developing world tend to be more accountable and more in tune with the real problems and the real solutions. We want the European Commission also to start a real reflection on this and turn it into action, including when it comes to budget support. To conclude: the EU needs to remain the champion and the leader when it comes to upholding and applying the principles of aid-effectiveness to secure a real impact and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Commissioner McGuinness, we were together at the United Nations’ SDG and Climate Summit last year. We both heard their appreciation for our commitment, but also how everybody asked Europe to take the lead. I look forward now to turning the message from this report into actions, together with you and all the other relevant actors. So let me finish by saying: by being more effective we will achieve more. This report is a first step in that direction.