Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, attends and participates the ceremony of handover of the Flame of Peace Light, during the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The Flame of Peace of Bethlehem that arrived at the European Parliament is a tradition of a charitable relief mission for people in need. It was initiated by Austria and over the years the flame has spread to several European countries. This news item shows extracts from the ceremony and the participation of President Roberta METSOLA.

Strasbourg

ceremony

METSOLA, Roberta (EPP, MT, EP President)

handing over of the Flame of Peace

WINZIG, Angelika (EPP, AT)

president's agenda

Handover of the Flame of Peace with the participation of Roberta METSOLA, EP President: extracts

Ambiance shots, cutaways of Peace Light Ceremony with EP Members,&nbsp;Angelika&nbsp;WINZIG,&nbsp; Manfred WEBER,&nbsp;Othmar&nbsp;KARAS, and Roberta METSOLA (EP President),&nbsp;Johannes&nbsp;HAHN (EU Commissionner), Strasbourg, France, 11/12/2023,  (5  shots)

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, <p class="s10">We welcome this Light of peace, as a reminder of the fundamental values for which we stand and as a reminder of the fact that the European Parliament -for over 70 years now - <b>is anchored in peace and freedom.</b></p>

Ambiance shots, cutaways of Peace Light Ceremony, with light, family photo, musicians, choir, Strasbourg, France, 11/12/2023,  (7  shots)