Statements by European Parliament’s political groups leaders at the debate "Toghether for a better Europe". This event is taking place on the eve of one of the most important moments for the European Institutions : the State of the Union debate.

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future of the European Union (T)

CIOLOŞ, Dacian (Renew, RO)

economic situation in Europe (T)

Recovery plan for Europe (T)

state of the Union 2020 (T)

Together for a better Europe: statement by Dacian CIOLOŞ (Renew Europe, RO), Renew Europe Group Leader

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Soundbite (French) Dacian CIOLOŞ (Renew Europe, RO), Renew Europe Group Leader, This speech is much awaited since it is the first time Ursula Von de Leyen presents in front of the Parliament a review after one year in office. A year ago, the Commission made very clear commitments to the future of the European Union. We are now waiting to see more concrete commitments.

Soundbite (French) Dacian CIOLOŞ (Renew Europe, RO), Renew Europe Group Leader, But first of all, given this crisis, we need to project a Europe that protects and succeeds.The Commission must very clearly present what measures it intends to take in the future, not only for economic recovery, but also to continue to protect the health of citizens. Secondly, the objective is to implement the economic recovery plan as soon as possible. Together, with the fiscal outlook.

Soundbite (French) Dacian CIOLOŞ (Renew Europe, RO), Renew Europe Group Leader, And here we are waiting for the Commission to commit itself alongside Parliament to negotiate with the Council on the budgetary perspectives and the recovery plan as soon as possible. This stimulus plan and its budgetary outlook must give a very clear direction to our commitments on the environment. We are waiting for all legislative acts to implement the Green Deal, but also for commitments on digital technology.

Soundbite (French) Dacian CIOLOŞ (Renew Europe, RO), Renew Europe Group Leader, The European economy, but also European society, needs clarity on the European commitment not only to create the single market, a true digital single market, but also all the legislative acts that allow us to invest in introducing digital into the economy and our society. We are also waiting for all the legislative commitments that would allow us to start investing in the economy, so that Europe begins to build its economic sovereignty and manages to protect itself from the risks of crises such as the one we are going through today.

Soundbite (French) Dacian CIOLOŞ (Renew Europe, RO), Renew Europe Group Leader, I expect the President of the Commission to make a very clear commitment to the rule of law. It is essential that we approach, once for all, Europe of economy and investments, and the Europe of values. The economic recovery plan with the budgetary outlook. This is the time to set up a rule of law mechanism that allows us to ensure that the money we invest really finances European values.