Michael D Higgins addresses the European Parliament
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS has addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg today, as part of Ireland’s presidency of the European Union.
In his speech, President Higgins dealt with the themes of political legitimacy in Europe, and warned that current trends could see ordinary people treated more like consumers than citizens.
The President also warned of the “urgent need for new models of connection between economy, society and policy”.
I'm a SF supporter but this is one unbelievable speech, What a really nice man. I think he represents us really well. Smart and wise, what a man my hat is off to him.
Great speech. I'm Irish and European.
What a great man. Eloquent, classy and spot on with this speech. It's difficult not to like him. He is a great representative for Ireland.
The world needs to listen to this man!
A man of courage, conviction, passion and compassion. We need more of his kind and I'm very glad that he has delivered this message to us all.
Just had a vision from a parallel universe where Gallagher got elected and was standing there instead of Higgins, trying to form a sentence. Must try to forget that image.
Kudos. An excellent speech in the true spirit of Europe. If only all politicians were able to hold on to his degree of idealism.
At last a voice for us..
I'm very proud of that man, a fine european and Irish man. Everybody in Europe can be proud of him!
For me represents us, our nation, and our culture abroad. Quite brilliant here.
Brendan H not a fan. A bit too socialist for me. Nearly communist
@@philipbecker7278 feel free to critique his speech, rather than rolling out that line....
So many people posting without even understanding his message. He is telling the eu that it has lost it's way and strayed from the core values that it should uphold.
Michael D Higgins speech is brillant hes 100% right hes a true gentlemen he has a warm down to earth personality he is the best out of the bad bunch so glad i voted for that man in 2011 he represents Ireland what a guy one of the honest guys he voted agianst the bank gurentee in 2008 at least he had a bit of backbone
Love his accent, love from Britain.
As Des Bishop said; Michael D represents the kind of Ireand I want to live in
I believe he does not take a full salary. It goes to charity or something
Some of them refuse to stand for an elected head of state. What a parliament...
Its not a parliament, it is a gentlemans club with very few gentlemen.
wonderful man
Well said boss
listen to the whole thing and learn a thing or two about persuasion as a means of effective criticism
Powerfull faith!
Philosopher kind - edifying
Very humble, kind and joyfull.
You can see all these by just looking at him.
ROSARY! - HEY!
He campaigned around Ireland on his own . Without the party or the hangers on s. he just walked through the towns and spoke to people . Higgins speaks from the heart and on this occasion has chosen a wonderful platform to a spouse his ideals and aspirations for democratic union that can serve the people better . For too long now the governments and the Eco have dictated to Irish governments and banking organisations the importance of austerity at the publics expense . In effect we are paying ha
Michael D never disappoints, a superb speech, I only hope his inclusive Europe comes to pass, as for the rating agencies, I'm not sure that any of them are European? In which case, why do we attach any importance to them in the first place?
An impressive speech from a great orator and a great human being.
I'm so proud to say I voted for him
Maith an fear Michael, maith an fear!
My Man
A great man!!
I just wanna pick him up and cuddle him
Fair play. Who'd have thought somebody from Limerick'd get this far?
Ei’ríġ Proinsias Dammantaċ Ó Gamhna. Wasn’t he from Newmarket in Clare and grew up in Galway ?
@@pc8292 born in limerick, grew up in clare and lives in galway...i think...
@@francishynes645 He lives in the Phoenix Park now.
Spectacular speech.
Can't really see Dana doing this.
Our wonderful President. A great ambassador for our nation. For me he represents everything that is great about our proud nation.
Yea like signing new taxes into law yea a great little man. He makes me sick and ashamed to be Irish
Impressive
On your own my friend, This man is a Lionheart
St. Columbanus, give the man his title.
I am claiming to have helped inspire the president to make this speech. He is a great leader, truly. See my wordpress blog: eiringize
I'm having a hard time following which is no fault of the writing or the delivery-just an American used to simplistic orations that "price set" creative and intellectual ambition in political discourse about complicated topics. i think it would make for a better read.
Correction ... Governments and the Ecb
A man who truly understands the role. Mary McAleese (who in my opinion was overrated) was only good for the bit of Gaeilge, the few lines of Seamus Heaney, a bit of blather about the Irish diaspora, and feck all else.
I'm so very very proud of him. God 🙏 bless Higelty Higgins and É ÉIREANN.💚🤍🧡🇨🇮
what a speech
There are too many constraints placed on an Irish President, in terms of what they can say in public. I'm sure Higgins would have been more critical if not for those restrictions. It is clear though that (finally) the Irish public choose the best candidate for President. It is also abundantly clear that Europe is going the wrong way for far too long. The expenses system for MEP's is shocking, the E.C. and ECB are unaccountable, etc. etc. etc.
At president.ie - all speeches online
The only saving grace left for the Irish Labour Party - superb speech
Me too
micky d!
I am proud to call Michael D Higgins my President. He is a wonderful man and I particularly love his use of our native language
As Gaeilge
Tá mé bródúil as glaoch ar Mícheál Dónal Ó hUigínn mo 'Uachtarán. Is fear iontach é agus is breá liom go háirithe an úsáid a bhaineann sé as teanga dhúchais
Ardish / nas Lísnaicanch
Té mú úilródb aisa gloí aur Mcínáel D nhUigina ma Rétarán. Is faerca biontanach é.
Mickie D does talk some sense, and I think he would have made an excellent dwarf in the forthcoming Hobbit movies
Wordsworth, Byrnes, Kavanagh, Joyce.......Mick D
Michael D has made a terrific speech and to suggest [as someone on this comment section has] that he doesnt care about Ireland or the Irish is the sort of comment which demonstrates why entering politics must be a dreary and demoralising experience. If you believe that YOU have the answer and that all 'the others' are charlatans please feel free to stand for election and submit yourself to the vote. It takes courage to be in politics and it takes even greater courage to remain in politics.
My name is naomi I AM from Ireland and my family
Before you respond, I am not going to argue with you; I've had a quick look through your videos.
Bródúil as ár Uachtarán. Aontaíom le gach focal a dúirt sé!
Could you imagine if the bald headed bagman was there in his place? The shame, the shame, the shame.
Always so proud of my President he is the best of us Irish. There has never being a better European President, so full of integrity, intellectual, articulate, eloquent and passionate. At a time when Europe craves ideology and a reason to reinvest their fate in an embattled institution. Hopefully the lesser mortals being addressed here take something from it. Michael D for everything!!
Check out "atmospheric geoengineering" or weather modification to understand why global, dangerous"carbon" is a non issue. Some glaciers are growing, explosion fishing and pollution(real) is destroying coral reefs exposing low lying islands to become flooded. I could go on and on as i have done my research. Google "what in the world are they spraying" and "why in the world are they spraying to begin with.
Epic, Michael D Higgins for President...oh wait..
Yeah, which is pretty run of the mill stuff.
Get over it, Sean
News to me?. What has he done or said to stand up to the awful austerity destroying Ireland and it's people?? This speech is pure mindless circle reasoning and Neuro Linguistic Programming; sadly I know as I have been trained in these and can see it like a fart in a elevator with just 2 people in it!.
Careful M. D.....always jump from ancient to modern ...avoid the middle !!
Well, she also contributed towards peace in Northern Ireland. And she was outspoken about things like gay rights.
An-óráid.
Ah you should have run for president you'd have been great crack altogether
Haha, of course he is now I'm off to buy a few flying pigs!. : )
We don't have a taoiseach we can be proud but at least we have a president.