Addressing MEPs, Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden stressed Europe must recommit to its core values of liberty, democracy, and the rule of law. In his ‘This is Europe’ address to the European Parliament Luc Frieden said Europe is at a pivotal moment, facing the international turmoil of technological revolution, economic shifts, climate change, and migratory flows. For 80 years Europe’s success and way of life have been built on an international order of rules, treaties and institutions, he said, adding that “today, that system is under pressure like never before.

Too few defend it, too many have lost faith in it. But Europe cannot give up on the rules-based system and international law. We must remain the voice of these values.” The Prime Minster highlighted the need to “revive hope and show that accession to the EU is realistic and close” and called for a shorter and clearer timeline for countries that want to join the EU, with a decision on Montenegro’s accession needed in 2026. Enlargement is a question of strategic interests, he said, and keeping countries in an “eternal waiting room will push them away from Europe”. He also expressed his support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.

Parliament initiated the ‘This is Europe’ debates in the 2019-2024 term to discuss the future of the EU. Fourteen EU heads of state or government have since held plenary debates with MEPs. Luc Frieden is the first leader to do so in this current term.

This is Europe Debates

Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Luc FRIEDEN, Luxembourgish Prime Minister

This is Europe Debate with Luc FRIEDEN, Luxembourgish Prime Minister: closing statement by Luc FRIEDEN, Luxembourgish Prime Minister

This is Europe Debate with Luc FRIEDEN, Luxembourgish Prime Minister: MEPs debate (including catch the eye)

EP Plenary session - This is Europe - Debate with Luc FRIEDEN, Luxembourgish Prime Minister

This is Europe Debate with Luc FRIEDEN, Luxembourgish Prime Minister: first round of political groups representatives

This is Europe Debate with Luc FRIEDEN, Luxembourgish Prime Minister: speech by Luc FRIEDEN, Luxembourgish Prime Minister

This is Europe Debate with Luc FRIEDEN, Luxembourgish Prime Minister: opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Luc FRIEDEN, Luxembourg Prime Minister

This is Europe Debate with Luc FRIEDEN, Luxembourgish Prime Minister: arrival, welcome, meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President and extracts from the debate

EP Plenary session - This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Petteri ORPO, Prime Minister of Finland - Press Point

EP Plenary session - This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri ORPO: Speech by Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister

“This is Europe” debate with Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden

Plenary Debate - This is Europe debate with the Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo

Plenary debate - This is Europe - Debate with the President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis

EP Plenary session - This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri ORPO: Closing statement by Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister

EP Plenary session - This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri ORPO: MEPs debate

This is Europe - Debate with Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister: One round of political group speakers

This is Europe - Debate with Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister: Opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister

This is Europe - Debate with Petteri ORPO, Finnish Prime Minister: meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President and extracts from the address to the plenary

Clip "This is Europe" with Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland

"This is Europe" debate: closing statement by Klaus IOHANNIS, President of Romania

"This is Europe" debate with Klaus IOHANNIS, President of Romania: MEPs debate

"This is Europe" debate with Klaus IOHANNIS, President of Romania: Round of political groups speakers

"This is Europe" debate: opening statements by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and speech by Klaus IOHANNIS, President of Romania

Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Klaus IOHANNIS, President of Romania

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