Debates in May`s plenary session in Strasbourg 2025 • 8. May • 1 min Share Debate on US tariffs at the #Strasbourg #EPlenary: US tariffs are harsh, but they remind us how crucial it is to strengthen—not weaken—the transatlantic bond. While we debate, others are moving fast to dominate emerging technologies and earth minerals. This is the time to align. Please accept marketing-cookies to watch this video. Learn more In Strasbourg #EPlenary, I reminded my colleagues: For Latvia and much of Central and Eastern Europe, May 8, 1945 did not bring freedom. Soviet occupation followed Nazi tyranny. No Nuremberg for communism followed. Europe must confront all totalitarian crimes — truth is security. Please accept marketing-cookies to watch this video. Learn more I addressed the EU`a support for a just peace in Ukraine. This is the fourth year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The outcome of this war will determine not only the future of Ukraine, but also the security of Europe and the entire Western world for decades to come. Defeat in Ukraine – the beginning of the end for the West. Victory – restoring the credibility of the rule of law and institutions, regaining geopolitical credibility. The European Parliament must act clearly: Just peace on Ukrainian terms only We must stop aggressors We must move towards Ukrainian accession to the EU – immediately https://rihardskols.lv/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Par-Ukrainu-7.05.mp4 Share Latest news View all News May 9 is Europe day 2025 • 9. May 1 min News May 8 marks the end of WWII in Europe — not May 9 2025 • 8. May 1 min News Resolution on Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children 2025 • 7. May 1 min