EP Plenary Session - European Order of Merit – Conferral ceremony

Visit of the President of Lithuania to the EP in Brussels.

EP President speaks to Lithuanian President in President s office in Vilnius during official visit in Lithuania

Memoclip: European Order of Merit - 2026 (laureates profile). Giánnis ANTETOKOÚNMPO footage are ERT ARCHIVES S.A. retains the copyright of the material (For any further use of this part please contact ERT ARCHIVES)

Memoclip: European Order of Merit - 2026 (laureates profile)

The names of the first laureates of the European Order of Merit, who have made significant contributions to European integration were announced on 10 March 2026 in Strasbourg. “Europe has always been built by people. Bridging divides, breaking barriers, overthrowing dictatorships and overcoming crises for a better future for our continent. This European commitment deserves to be celebrated. With the European Order of Merit, we honour those who did not simply believe in Europe, but who helped build it”, President Metsola said when announcing the first laureates. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Official opening of the session and Order of Merit announcement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

This video showcases archival footage of the recipients of the inaugural 2025 European Order of Merit, established to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration. The Order celebrates those whose extraordinary dedication has advanced European unity, defended democracy, and upheld human dignity. Divided into three tiers of distinction—Distinguished Members, Honourable Members, and Members—it pays tribute to visionary leaders, diplomats, and activists whose legacies continue to shape a stronger, more united Europe. This is an initial version and will soon be updated to include all recipients.

Memoclip: European Order of Merit - 2025 promotion

This infoclip illustrates the relations between the EP and Lithuania, before and after the accession of the state to the EU. It includes videos and pictures on the following topics: key dates about the process of accession; official visits of lithuanian Presidents and members of the government to the EP; official visits of the EP President in Lithuania meetings lithuanian Presidents and members of the government; referendum; signature of Treaties; votes concerning Lithuania in plenary session (Schengen); European Elections; Lithuanian Commissioner auditioned at the EP; statement of Lithuanian MEP in plenary session; ceremonies, celebrations, inaugurations, exhibitions,...

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