Plenary Session
11 November 2026
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PLENARY European Parliament
Follow its sittings00:07 - 03:22
Speaker 1
So dear colleagues, at the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918, the guns fell silent on the Western Front. Today, we remember the millions whose lives were cut short, the families left waiting, and a generation forever changed. Remembrance also means honouring those who, a generation later, fought to defend and restore freedom in Europe. One of those heroines was Solange Alexandre, who passed away a few days ago at the age of 104. Known as Corlay, she led 30 resistance fighters against the Nazi occupation and helped liberate Touraine in France.
It is on us to carry their stories forward, to defend our freedom and to protect the peace that they sacrificed so much to secure. Adieu Madame Alexandre, nous ne vous oublierons jamais. Now dear colleagues, yesterday, severe weather led to a series of multi-vehicle crashes on Bulgaria's Trakia motorway. At least 11 people lost their lives, and many more were injured. On behalf of the European Parliament, we offer our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives.
We thank the rescue services and medical teams who worked tirelessly at the scene, and everyone who came forward to donate blood. We were all shocked and appalled at the shooting in the Craddock's Main Market Square last Saturday afternoon. What should have been a peaceful afternoon turned into a senseless attack that left six people dead and more injured. Later, three more people were found dead in the perpetrator's home. We thank the European Parliament, and we thank you police officers at the scene for acting quickly and bravely to stop the attacker and the emergency services who helped bring the people to safety.
Chers collègues, cette Assemblée a également été profondément choquée par l'attaque survenue à Trappes et à La Verrière au début du mois. Un homme innocent a perdu la vie, et plusieurs autres personnes ont été blessées dont une fillette de 12 ans. Nous rendons hommage à la mémoire de Bengono Bosso Giovanni, et exprimons notre profonde solidarité à toutes celles et ceux dont la vie a été bouleversée par cette attaque. Personne ne devrait être pris pour cible en raison de sa couleur de peau, de ses origines ou de sa religion.
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