David Sassoli was born in Florence on May 30, 1956. He started working as a journalist at small newspapers and news agencies, before moving to the editorial office of Il Giorno in Rome, where he worked for seven years. In 1992, he began working as a television news reporter and correspondent for TG3.

Subsequently he worked on news programmes on Rai Uno and Rai Due, before joining the editorial staff of TG1 in 1999 as a special correspondent. Over the next 10 years, he was responsible for managing prime time news broadcasts, and covering major national and international events. In 2007, he became Deputy Director of TG1 and responsible for in-depth programmes TV7 and TG1 Special.

When the Partito Democratico (PD) was formed in 2007, he considered it the right place for his political commitment. On 7 June 2009, he was elected to the European Parliament as a member for central Italy. In the 2009-2014 legislature, he was head of delegation of the Partito Democratico in the European Parliament.

In 2014, he was re-elected as an MEP and was elected Vice-President of the European Parliament, with responsibility for Mediterranean Policy, the budget, and buildings. He was a member of the Committee for Transport and Tourism, and led on European railway reform (4th Railway Package), and the Single European Sky.

In May 2019, he began his third term as an MEP for central Italy and on 3 July, he was elected President of the European Parliament. He passed away on 11 January 2022.&nbsp;

On Wednesday 11th January 2023, the EP payed tribute to David Sassoli´s memory with a ceremony at the European Parliament.

President Sassoli

EP Plenary session - Voting session

Conference of Presidents on the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework

Press conference of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Mette FREDERIKSEN, Danish Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Mette FREDERIKSEN, Danish Prime Minister

Meeting of the European Parliament's Bureau

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with the Schuman trainees

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents in the presence of Mark RUTTE, Secretary General of NATO and António COSTA, European Council President

Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the Seminar European Architecture of Defense

Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at ‘L’Europa in dialogo a pordenonelegge 2025’ event

World Economic Forum European growth and competitiveness dinner - Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President .

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with a delegation of European Producers Club (EPC)

High-level Expert Seminar EU Strategic Defence and Security Partnerships

Roberta METSOLA, EP President receives the ‘Mela d’Oro’ award during the 37th Edition of the Marisa Bellisario Foundation Award Ceremony

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Rome (Italy) - Meeting with Sergio MATTARELLA, President of Italy

European Council meeting

EPP pre-summit meeting

EP President Roberta METSOLA makes a statement on the occasion of the inauguration of the Europa Experience in Dublin.

Inauguration of the Europa Experience in Dublin: statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Europa Experiences are multimedia spaces around Europe with interactive tools to inform about what is happening in the European Parliament. This video shows extracts from the ceremony of the inauguration of the 14th Europa Experience in Dublin across Europe.

Inauguration of the Europa Experience in Dublin (Ireland): extracts

The EP Conference of Presidents meets with Antonio COSTA, President of the European Council

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents in the presence of Antonio COSTA, President of the European Council: arrivals and roundtable

Roberta METSOLA, EP President holds a press conference at the European Council meeting (20/03).

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on her participation to the European Council: Q&A

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates at the European Council meeting. Arrival, doorstep and press conference

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates at the European Council meeting: extracts from the arrival, doorstep and press conference

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on her participation to the European Council: opening statement

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, meets with Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister, at the European Parliament in Brussels. This news item shows extracts from the arrival of Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, welcome by EP President Roberta Metsola, handshake and family photo. Finnish Prime Minister's visit takes place ahead of the European Council of 20 March 2025, where EU leaders discuss competitiveness and the follow-up to the special European Council held on 6 March to address recent developments in Ukraine and the next steps on defence.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets with Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister: ﻿arrival and welcome

Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus hold a joint press point. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus

EP President, Roberta METSOLA meets with Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus. At the end of the meeting, they hold a press point on the outcomes of the informal UN meeting in Geneva focused on the Cyprus issue.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus: arrival, welcome, roundtable and extracts from the press point

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, meets with Antonio Guterres, United Nations Secretary General at the European Parliament in Brussels. The European Union is a key partner for the United Nations, and the EU Member States are collectively the largest financial contributors to the UN system, year after year. This news item shows extracts from the arrival of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, welcome by EP President Roberta Metsola, handshake and family photo, and roundtable discussion between the two international leaders.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with António GUTERRES, Secretary General of the United Nations (UN): arrival, welcome and roundtable

On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century is a 2024 book by Tony Blair. Drawing from his time as the UK Prime Minister from 1997 to 2007, the book offers insights and advice for political leaders. EP President Roberta METSOLA participates to a book talk with him at the Library of the European Parliament in Brussels.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President exchanges with Tony BLAIR, former British Prime Minister: extracts from the book talk - "On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century"

President Metsola addresses the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Society for the Award of the International Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, Germany. Founded in 1950, the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen is the oldest and most renowned honor awarded to individuals or institutions for their efforts in promoting European unification.

75th anniversary of the founding of the Society for the Award of the International Charlemagne Prize: extracts from the keynote speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

The International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen, established in 1950, is the longest-standing and most esteemed recognition for individuals or organizations contributing to the advancement of European unity. President Metsola addresses the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Society for the Award of the International Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, Germany.

Keynote speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President for the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Society for the Award of the International Charlemagne Prize

From 10 March to 13 March, the third edition of the project #EPStandsBYyou will take place in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. It is an inter-party initiative of Members of the European Parliament. The initiative is about bringing attention to the human rights situation in Belarus, in particular the situation of political prisoners that are being kept by Lukashenka’s regime unlawfully in prisons, under constant terror and in unhuman conditions. MEPs are invited to sign and send an individual postcard to one of Belarus’ 1,300 political prisoners, offering them messages of hope and support from the EU.

#EPStandsByYou : International day of solidarity with Belarus

The 21st European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism takes place in Strasbourg on the 11th of March. The event honors the victims of terrorism across Europe and promote solidarity against extremism. The aim of the Remembrance Day event is to increase awareness and support for victims of terrorism, fostering unity and resilience across EU Member States. Speech by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery. By courtesy of TF1. No access to French Territory

21st European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism: speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

The 21st European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism takes place in Strasbourg on the 11th of March. The event honors the victims of terrorism across Europe and promote solidarity against extremism. The aim of the Remembrance Day event is to increase awareness and support for victims of terrorism, fostering unity and resilience across EU Member States. Introduction to the tree ceremony by Magnus BRUNNER, Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration and minute of silence. By courtesy of TF1. No access to French Territory

21st European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism: opening, tree ceremony and minute of silence

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, gives an opening statement on the upcoming Day of Solidarity with Belarus. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on the upcoming Day of Solidarity with Belarus

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, gives an opening statement on 35th anniversary of the Statehood of the Baltic countries. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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