Karmenu Vella (Member of the Commission) made the statement.
The following spoke Esther Herranz García, on behalf of the PPE Group, Eric Andrieu, on behalf of the S&D Group, Bas Belder, on behalf of the ECR Group, Ulrike Müller, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Maria Heubuch, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Eleonora Evi, on behalf of the EFDD Group, and Annie Schreijer-Pierik.
IN THE CHAIR: Pavel TELIČKA Vice-President
The following spoke Paolo De Castro, Franc Bogovič and Herbert Dorfmann.
The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Notis Marias.
The following spoke:Karmenu Vella.
The motions for resolutions to be tabled under Rule 123(2) would be announced in the House at a later time.