President. – First of all, Happy New Year to all of you.
Yesterday, the world watched expectantly as a ceasefire deal in Gaza held, and the first three of the hostages made it home. It is the breakthrough that we all hoped for, and that so many have desperately needed. It is what this Ϸվ called for.
Now, more than ever, we must ensure that work towards a better tomorrow continues. That we can use this moment as a catalyst that changes despair to hope. That becomes the stepping stone to lasting stability, rebuilding and a surge in aid. That allows for a real prospect of peace in the region.
We will have a full debate on this later this evening, but our priority must be on ensuring that the agreement holds and its aims are met – that will allow the conflict to stop, get aid in and get the remaining hostages out. The day after must bring new hope and Europe is ready to play its part.
As we speak here, at the moment, President Donald Trump stands ready to take his oath of office in the United States. Allow me to extend our best wishes to the American people as they begin this new chapter.
The bond between Europe and the United States has been a cornerstone of peace, security and prosperity for decades. It will not be without its challenges, but I know that Europe will be ready to work for a positive outcome for all.
Today, the geopolitical realities that we all face will require a renewed transatlantic alliance guided by our shared values. Europe stands ready to work together, to strengthen our bond as friends and as partners, to shape a world of stability, opportunity and hope.
Onorevoli colleghi, sono passati 100anni dalla nascita di Rocco Chinnici e 85anni da quella di Paolo Borsellino.Il loro coraggio senza limiti nel combattere la mafia e la loro tenacia nel difendere lo Stato di diritto continuano a essere fonte di ispirazione ancora oggi in Italia e in tutta Europa.
Voglio onorare insieme a voi, in quest'Aula, la loro memoria e quella di tutti coloro che hanno dato tutto perché potessimo vivere in una società più giusta, più sicura e più libera.
Tre anni fa ci ha lasciato David Sassoli, un leader europeo, un campione della democrazia e soprattutto un caro amico. David credeva profondamente in un'Europa unita, nella solidarietà e in un'Europa che non lascia indietro nessuno. Ha difeso con forza i nostri valori comuni e ci ha ricordato che la politica deve sempre essere al servizio delle persone.