The Europe Speech is a traditional event in which the presidents of the EU institutions and bodies give their views on the situation and future of Europe. It will be held in a place of European destiny, in Berlin, where a new chapter in the process of European integration was opened with the fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 1989. Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, gives a speech at the Die Europa Rede / State of Europe at the Allianz Forum during her official visit to Berlin.

statement

official visit

METSOLA, Roberta (EPP, MT, EP President)

EU - Germany (T)

Berlin

president's agenda

Delivery EE2024 (T)

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Berlin (Germany): extracts from the address at the Die Europa Rede / State of Europe

Establishing shots of Brandenburger Tor, Pariser plats and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Berlin, 5 shots

Atmosphere ahead of the State of Europe speech, 4 shots

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President, <p>I want to talk about Europe. About Europe&rsquo;s role in an increasingly dangerous and unstable world. Of the importance of Europe for Germany. And of Germany for Europe. Of the importance of Europe&rsquo;s voice in the world - in the Middle East, in Ukraine, in Moldova and the Balkans and across the globe in defending liberty and supporting democracy. I have come to share my deep conviction that we can build a strong Europe together, a superpower of rights. A leader in future-proofing our economies and in setting global standards.</p>

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President, We must step up to our global responsibilities or we should not be surprised if others, with a very different outlook and value-set, fill the vacuum. In 1956, Konrad Adenauer said: &ldquo;Unless we act, events that Europeans will be unable to influence will overtake us&rdquo;.

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President,The situation in Gaza following the horrific terrorist attacks on October 7th in Israel, cast a dark shadow over the entire region - and indeed the world. How we handle it will determine the future of the region and of Europe.

<p class="P68B1DB1-Normal2">SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Europe has learned to overcome the insurmountable and we can use our experience here again to give a real future to people. We support a fair and just solution, based on the co-existence of two States. </p>

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Ladies and gentlemen, Our support for Ukraine will in no way waiver. (applause).

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Because in seven months on Sunday 9th June 2024, Germany&rsquo;s voice will matter at the next European Parliament election. It matters that we sustain and take part in our democratic processes without taking them for granted.  

Atmosphere during the Q&amp;A session, 10 shots