Democracy cannot be taken for granted. It is built and protected every day through freedom, participation, strong institutions, and respect for the rule of law. In a time marked by disinformation, polarization, and growing distrust in... (translated)
Talking can be the first step to breaking the silence. On World Suicide Prevention Day, the message from the World Health Organization for 2026 invites us to precisely change the narrative and start the conversation. Combating the stigma associated with mental health, knowing how to listen. (translated)
Literacy continues to be one of the foundations of a more informed, more participatory, and more prepared society for the future. On International Literacy Day, we remember the importance of ensuring that everyone has the necessary tools to understand information. (translated)
Traveling by plane should not mean discovering costs and rules only at the time of boarding. (translated)
Thirteen years of negotiations to strengthen the rights of those traveling by plane. In the Eurodeputies program of RTP Notícias, I talked about the agreement reached in the European Parliament to make the rules of air transport clearer, more transparent, and favorable to passengers. (translated)
Solidarity is not just a value. It is a collective responsibility. On International Solidarity Day, it is important to remember that no society is built fairly when it leaves people, families, or territories behind. Solidarity is at the heart of the project. (translated)
Protecting children in the digital environment is a collective responsibility. Social networks and digital platforms offer opportunities for learning, communication, and participation. But they also expose young people to harmful content, cyberbullying, algorithmic manipulation, and https://t.co/V8AuxDcDDP (translated)
Gender equality is not just a women's cause. It is an essential condition for more just, freer, and more developed societies. On International Women's Equality Day, we remember the achievements made, but also the challenges that persist: https://t.co/qkyGI4aWhX (translated)
The memory of the victims of terrorism is also a commitment to peace, freedom, and human dignity. On the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, we pay tribute to all those who lost their lives, to the survivors, and to the families marked by acts of violence. (translated)
Humanitarian aid saves lives. But without political and diplomatic action, we will only continue to respond to the consequences of conflicts. On World Humanitarian Day, we honor all those who work in contexts of war, violence, hunger, persecution, or forced displacement. (translated)
There are essential professions for the functioning of our economy that continue to be unjustly undervalued. Being an electrician, carpenter, specialized technician, or working in construction is not a lesser career. These are essential professions that require knowledge. (translated)
The future of Europe is built with young people, not just for young people. On International Youth Day, it is important to recognize the role of new generations in building more innovative, more participatory, and better-prepared societies for the challenges of our time. (translated)
There are dates that cannot be forgotten. On August 6th, we remember Hiroshima and all the victims of the atomic bombing in 1945, a tragedy that continues to remind us of the value of peace, human dignity, and international responsibility. In a world still marked by... (translated)
Traveling by plane should be simpler, more transparent, and fairer for all passengers. In an interview with RTP/RTP News, I highlighted the approval in the European Parliament of new rules that strengthen the rights of air passengers after 13 years of negotiations. (translated)
When we buy a plane ticket, we expect to arrive at our destination safely, predictably, and with respect for our rights. But when there are delays, cancellations, missed connections, or lack of clear information, we realize how essential passenger rights are. (translated)
Protecting nature is protecting the future. On World Nature Conservation Day, it is important to remember that biodiversity, ecosystems, forests, rivers, and oceans are not inexhaustible resources. They are common heritage and an essential basis of our quality of life. (translated)
Sanitary threats do not recognize borders and require coordinated, rapid, and solidarity responses. In the Public Health Commission, I alerted to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, emphasizing the importance of a European Union prepared to respond. (translated)
The extreme heat waves and wildfires are no longer exceptional phenomena. They are a recurring threat to people's lives, to territories, and to the resilience of our communities. In the Environment, Climate, and Food Security Commission, I argued that Europe must... (translated)
Justice is not just a legal principle. It is an essential condition for peace, democracy, and human dignity. On International Justice Day, it is important to remember that respect for international law, human rights, and the rule of law continues to... (translated)
When a flight is canceled, experiences a significant delay, or leaves a passenger without a connection, European rights cease to be theoretical: they begin to make a difference in people's lives. Air passenger rights are one of the most concrete European policies for the (translated)
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