Speech by Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP in the State of the European Union Debate in Strasbourg
Speech by Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP in the State of the European Union Debate in Strasbourg - The Labour Party
“Like millions of others in our union, I believe in Europe.
“Together we believe in a Europe based on social justice, on human rights and on solidarity.
“A Europe that is a voice for good in the world.
“President von der Leyen, we do not believe in you.
“You bow down to Trump’s bullying.
“You row back on climate commitments.
“And for all your rhetoric, you cooperate with the far right.
“And while a genocide rages in Gaza and Israel rips up international law – your response is pathetic.
“The partial suspension of the association agreement you announced today is an insult. This is not a partial genocide. 20,000 Palestinian children are not partially dead.
“President von der Leyen, this is not the Europe the people of Ireland believe in – this is not the Europe they love.
“That Europe is one that houses its people, protects our planet, strengthens workers’ right, stands against genocide and defends international law.
“President von der Leyen – Europe deserves so much better than you.”