Simone Veil, “the mother of Europe” and first elected President of the European Parliament, was essential in creating European unity and advancing human rights. She advocated for women’s rights, was a key figure in legalizing abortion in France, and paved the way for women in leadership. As a Holocaust survivor, she knew how important European unification is. Veil's legacy continues to inspire, embodying the EU's motto of "unity in diversity" through her commitment to justice and human rights.

Simone Veil, the mother of Europe

Out of the jargon jungle. The role of the European Parliament President?

The role of the European Parliament President?

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, receives the International Bonifacio VIII Award for a Culture of Peace

Visits of Queen Elizabeth II to the European Parliament

General meeting of the Focus Groups on the Parliament's post covid future with David SASSOLI, EP President

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Greta THUNBERG, Swedish environmental activist

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Mateusz MORAWIECKI, Polish Prime Minister- Official welcome

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Mateusz MORAWIECKI, Polish Prime Minister- Bilateral meeting

David SASSOLI - EP President meets with Josep BORRELL - Spain’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and appointed as High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

David SASSOLI - EP President meets with Karl Heinz LAMBERTZ - President of the Committee of the Regions at the EP in Brussels

Official portrait of EP President David SASSOLI - 9th Parliamentary term

Press conference by David Maria SASSOLI - Newly elected President of the European Parliament

This infoclip illustrates the daily work of the European President, Roberta METSOLA from 18/01/2022 until 09/06/2024. Born in Malta in 1979, Roberta Metsola who has been an MEP since 2013, is the youngest EP President ever elected. She became First Vice-President in November 2020, and was Parliament’s acting President after President Sassoli passed away on 11 January. She is the third female President of the European Parliament, after Simone Veil (1979-1982) and Nicole Fontaine (1999- 2002).

Memoclip: Roberta METSOLA, EP President (2022-2024)

This memoclip shows extracts from Josep Borrell's term as President of the European Parliament (2004-2007) and as High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (2019-2024). During his presidency, Borrell played a crucial role in the EU's historic enlargement, overseeing the integration of Romania and Bulgaria as member states. The clip includes notable moments from his presidency, such as meetings with European leaders like Tony Blair and Angela Merkel, and highlights his later role as High Representative, including his appearances in the European Parliament representing the European Commission.

Memoclip: Josep BORRELL, former President of the European Parliament (2004-2007) and High-Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs (2019-2024), and the European Parliament

This infoclip illustrates the daily work of the European President, David SASSOLI from 30/07//2019 until 18/01/2022, and Roberta, METSOLA from 18/01/2022 until 15/07/2024.

How does the European Parliament work? (2019-2024) - The European Parliament Presidents

This memoclip looks back at José María GIL-ROBLES GIL-DELGADO, former EP President (1997-1999), who passed away on 13th February 2023.

Memoclip: José María GIL-ROBLES GIL-DELGADO, former EP President (1997-1999)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates to the European Council meeting on the 15th December in Brussels. She gives a press conference and talks about the latest updates on the ongoing investigations in Belgium involving some members and staff of the European Parliament, the accession to Schengen of Bulgaria and Romania, the USA "Inflation Reduction Act", the RePowerEU plan, thanks the Czech presidency of the EU and welcome the upcoming Swedish Presidency.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the European Council meeting 15/12

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates to the European Council meeting on the 15th December 2022. Extracts from her arrival, her doorstep, the roundtable and her press conference. Extracts from the press conference, mainly focused on Qatargate. Roberta METSOLA reminds that there will be no impunity and declares that she has refused the invitations from Qatar to go and attend the World Cup.

European Council meeting (15/12): arrival and doorstep of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, roundtable extracts from the press conference

President Sassoli once addressed the EP staff saying that every single person is crucial to building a healthy democracy. He embodied this principle not only in his political activity, but also in his daily relationship with people, by gifting everyone with the same care, warmth and regard. The tribute film to President Sassoli was the occasion for the EP staff to respond with the same warmth and to remember him beyond his political persona. Through a series of anonymous interviews, the staff depicts President Sassoli’s portrait, dwelling on his extraordinary warmth and humanity. Beyond remembering him, the film presents President Sassoli as an inspiration and an example for the present (some of his words on Ukraine were prophetic) and the future.

A beloved President - David Sassoli through the eyes of EP staff

Roberta METSOLA was elected the 18th January 2022 as EP President. Some examples of her first month activities in Strasbourg, Brussels and Malta.

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