A ceremony in plenary to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe take place on Wednesday at 11:30. 

Four war veterans, from Belgium, France and Poland, address Parliament. European Parliament’s President Roberta Metsola will open the ceremony. A musical interpretation of the European anthem will close the event.  In a separate debate on Thursday morning, MEPs discuss the legacy of the end of World War II: 80 years of freedom, democracy and security in Europe.

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Commemoration of the 80 anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe

EP Plenary session - Commemoration 80th anniversary end of World War II in Europe

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, gives a speech at the ceremony to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe that takes place in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Commemoration of the 80 anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe: speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

This news item shows extracts from President Roberta Metsola's meeting with World War II veterans (Mr. Robert CHOT, Mr. Janusz KOMOROWSKI and Mr. Janusz MAKSYMOWICZ), as well as moments from the ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, held during the plenary session in Strasbourg. The event opened with remarks by Presidents Metsola and Costa, who both expressed deep gratitude to the veterans and emphasized the importance of not taking peace for granted, especially in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine. The ceremony concluded with a musical performance of the European anthem by a soprano, accompanied by a string ensemble.

Commemoration of the 80 anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe: extracts from the meeting between Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and World War II veterans, and extracts from the ceremony

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