Buzek on the resumption of direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians

"We welcome the resumption of direct negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians to resolve the final status issues. While we condemn to the utmost the deadly attack that killed four Israelis in the West Bank, we are encouraged by the declared determination of the parties not to allow any acts of violence to derail the hope of a negotiated peace between the two peoples."

Buzek on the Roma issue - debate to be held in the European Parliament

"The European Parliament will debate this complex issue. Members are concerned about the situation of the Roma people in some Member States."

President Jerzy Buzek condemns the harsh reaction of Russian security forces against peaceful demonstrators in Moscow today

"The disproportionate reaction of the Russian police and special forces against the democratic fundamental right of freedom of assembly is worrying. I call on the Russian authorities to immediately release all detained peaceful demonstrators."

Visit of the new Polish President Bronisław Komorowski

Tomorrow 1 September 2010, in the European Parliament in Brussels, EP President Jerzy Buzek will greet the newly elected President of Poland Bronisław Komorowski.

President Buzek on shootings in Bratislava

The President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek made the following statement following the tragic shootings in Bratislava on Monday morning. "I am deeply saddened and shocked to learn about the appalling shooting in Bratislava earlier today."

Buzek on the sentencing of Baha'i leaders in Iran

The President of the European Parliament, Jerzy Buzek, is deeply troubled and concerned about the reports of the sentencing of seven religious leaders of the Baha'i faith in Iran. According to news reports, an Iranian court has sentenced seven leaders of the Baha'i faith to 20 years in prison.

President Jerzy Buzek on the European Day of Remembrance for victims of Stalinism and Nazism

On the occasion of the second anniversary of the European Day of Remembrance for victims of Stalinism and Nazism, the President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek gave the following remarks: "Today we pay tribute to the victims of the crimes of Stalinism and Nazism. They were victims of mass deportations and exterminations. We never forget them. To forget the past is to abandon our soul."

EU Presidents discuss the fight against poverty and social exclusion with European faith leaders

Today around twenty senior representatives from the Christian, Jewish, Muslim religions as well as from the Sikh and Hindu communities met in Brussels on the invitation of President José Manuel Barroso and co-chaired by Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament and Herman van Rompuy, President of the European Council. They discussed effective ways of combating poverty and social exclusion as an imperative for European governance.

Buzek on the death of Francesco Cossiga, former President of Italy

The President of the European Parliament, Jerzy Buzek, sends his condolences to the Italian people and the family and friends of Francesco Cossiga, President Emeritus of the Italian Republic.

President Buzek on the death of Guido de Marco, former President of Malta

"Guido de Marco has led Malta into the European Union and was a highly respected politician and statesman. My thoughts are with the family of Guido de Marco and with the Maltese people."

Inaugural address by Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament

'I stand before you today as the 13th President of the directly elected European Parliament. As many of you have said, my election is also symbolic - symbolic of the dream of a united continent held by the citizens in our part of Europe, a dream that has now been fulfilled.'

70th Anniversary of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

"What happened seventy years ago, that large states talked among themselves about the fate of small nations, has been made impossible by the European Union."

Opening address to the formal sitting of the European Parliament celebrating the 20th anniversary of democratic change in Central and Eastern Europe

"Let us not forget that communism was overthrown by ordinary people: Workers, academics writers; millions of people behind the Iron Curtain who never gave in to oppression. Their only weapons against the tanks were a strong heart and great determination."

Speech by President Jerzy Buzek at special commemorative event in the European Parliament for the victims of the crash of plane of Polish President near Smolensk

I would like to thank you! I would like to thank all of you, thank you colleagues from the European Parliament, thank you colleagues from the European Commission, thank you colleagues from the Council of European Union, thank you colleagues from the Polish Parliament, Thank you colleagues from the outside of Europe, thank you for coming here.

Speech by Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament, at the ceremony awarding the 2009 Sakharov Prize to Memorial

There are days when I am particularly proud to sit in the chair of the European Parliament as President. Today is such a day. Today we are honouring the winners of the 2009 Sakharov Prize, the prize for freedom of thought.

Key points from speech by President Jerzy Buzek at the Latvian Saeima

Latvia is one of the first countries I have officially visited since taking office in the European Parliament. I have made a point to go to the Baltic States to show EU solidarity with EU member states worst affected by the global economic crisis.

Speech by Jerzy Buzek at the Institute of International and European Affairs: "The Lisbon Treaty, Ireland and the Future of the EU"

Speech by Professor Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament Pécs 2010 European Capital of Culture

I am delighted to be able to open this exhibit in the European Parliament which celebrates Pécs as one of Europe's Capitals of Culture.

Speech by Professor Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament: "The 25th Anniversary of Portugal's Accession to the EU

Today we are celebrating a great anniversary. Twenty five years ago Portugal and Spain decided to join us in building the European Union. You came as partners, bringing with you your relationship to Brazil, to Africa, and the wider Lusophone Community, opening Europe more to the external world.

Speech by Professor Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament: "The 25th Anniversary of Spain's Accession to the EU"

Today we are celebrating a great anniversary. Twenty five years ago Portugal and Spain decided to join us in building the European Union. You came as partners, bringing with you your relationship to Latin America and your strong ties across the Mediterranean, opening Europe to new possibilities, and helping to create peace and stability in our neighbourhood.