Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Maia SANDU, President of Moldova

Infoclip: Women’s Rights: Empowering women in key sectors

European Electoral act - Proxy vote during pregnancy: extracts from the vote and statement by Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), Rapporteur

Infoclip: Gender Equality Week - Women in Arts

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Rome (Italy): speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at Formiche European Gala

This News items shows extracts of the participation of EP President Roberta METSOLA with Maia SANDU, President of Moldova in a European Youth dialogue

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Chișinău (Moldova) - Participation with Maia SANDU, President of Moldova in a European Youth dialogue

This News items shows extracts of the meeting between EP President Roberta METSOLA and Alexandru MUNTEANU, Moldovan Prime Minister, on the occasion of the EP President's official visit to Chișinău, Moldova.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Chișinău (Moldova) - Meeting with Alexandru MUNTEANU, Moldovan Prime Minister: arrival and extracts from the meeting

This news items shows extracts from the meeting between Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, and Maia SANDU, President of Moldova. It also includes extracts from their press conference. The President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, and the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, discuss Moldova's progress towards EU membership and mention that Moldova has consistently chosen the European path, as evidenced by recent elections and a referendum.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Chișinău (Moldova) - Meeting with Maia SANDU, President of Moldova: arrival, meeting and extracts from the press conference

This news items shows extracts from the meeting between Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, and Igor Grosu, Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament, cutaways of President Metsola signing the Guest's Book and extracts from her formal address to the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova. President Metsola has emphasized that the European Parliament's unwavering support for Moldova's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Chișinău (Moldova) - Visit at the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova: arrival, meeting with Igor GROSU, Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament and extracts from the address

This News item shows extracts from the public hearing on Women's Leadership in Politics at the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) and statement by Lina GÁLVEZ (S&D, ES), Chair of FEMM Committee. This year the European Gender Equality Week focus on talent. The main event hosts a discussion on how to ensure women can access the same opportunities as men in order to be able to harness their talents. Parliament wishes to emphasise that creating the conditions for women to participate fully in the workforce and public life is not only a matter of fairness, but it also brings economic and social benefits. The first edition was held in 2020, on the initiative of the Women's Rights and Gender Equality Committee. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Women's Leadership in Politics: extracts from the public hearing and statement by Lina GÁLVEZ (S&D, ES), Chair of FEMM Committee

The Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) has put forward a proposal to allow MEPs to vote in plenary by proxy during pregnancy and in the months following childbirth. Under the proposed targeted revision to the EU Electoral Act, a member who is pregnant or has given birth would be able to delegate their plenary voting rights to another MEP for a maximum of three months before the estimated date of birth and six months after. The legislative initiative report was adopted by 28 votes in favour, one against and without abstentions, while the accompanying resolution received 26 votes in favour and four against, without abstentions. This news items shows extracts from the vote and a statement by the Rapporteur Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES).

This News items shows extracts from the participation of EP President Roberta METSOLA to the opening ceremony of Sigma Central Europe. SiGMA Central Europe is a regional iGaming event offering insights into regulation, tech solutions, and networking for Central European markets. It stands as a major global event organizer in the iGaming. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Rome (Italy): extracts from the participation to the opening ceremony of Sigma Central Europe, major global event organizer in the iGaming

EP President Roberta METSOLA meets with Confagricoltura, the largest collective organisation of farmers in Italy, representing 60% of the country’s territory, 70% of agri-food turnover and 34% of Italian farmers.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Rome (Italy): meeting with Confagricoltura, General Confederation of Italian Agriculture

Roberta Metsola, EP President gives a speech at the symposium The Quest for the Rule of Law, organised by the AFCO Committee. The event focuses on how the rule of law forms the foundation of the European Union. Although EU treaties affirm principles such as democracy, human rights and judicial independence, the meaning and application of the rule of law still vary widely among Member States due to different legal cultures, constitutional structures and approaches to fundamental rights. These differences can weaken the EU’s integrative power and challenge the idea of "unity in diversity.” While recent EU instruments, such as the annual Rule of Law Report and the 2021 conditionality mechanism, address certain issues, broader conceptual debates remain limited. The symposium aims to explore which mechanisms and strategies could help overcome legal-cultural differences and support the development of a more shared understanding of the rule of law across Europe.

Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, at The Quest for the Rule of Law, symposium by the AFCO Committe

EP President Roberta METSOLA and President of Moldova Maia SANDU hold a press conference after their meeting. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

On the occasion of her official visit, EP President Roberta METSOLA comes to the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova. Igor GROSU, Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament makes some introductory remarks and the assistance listens to National and European Anthems.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Chișinău (Moldova): arrival in the plenary hall, welcome and introductory remarks by Igor GROSU, Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament and National and European Anthems

On the occasion of her official visit, EP President Roberta METSOLA addresses to the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova. This transciprtion is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Chișinău (Moldova): formal address by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova

EP President Roberta METSOLA delivers a speech, opening the public hearing on Women's Leadership in Politics at the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM). This year the European Gender Equality Week focus on talent. The main event hosts a discussion on how to ensure women can access the same opportunities as men in order to be able to harness their talents. Parliament wishes to emphasise that creating the conditions for women to participate fully in the workforce and public life is not only a matter of fairness, but it also brings economic and social benefits. The first edition was held in 2020, on the initiative of the Women's Rights and Gender Equality Committee. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Public hearing on Women's Leadership in Politics: speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Antonella SBERNA, Vice-President of the European Parliament responsible for the Gender Equality Week delivers a speech, opening the public hearing on Women's Leadership in Politics at the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM). This year the European Gender Equality Week focus on talent. The main event hosts a discussion on how to ensure women can access the same opportunities as men in order to be able to harness their talents. Parliament wishes to emphasise that creating the conditions for women to participate fully in the workforce and public life is not only a matter of fairness, but it also brings economic and social benefits. The first edition was held in 2020, on the initiative of the Women's Rights and Gender Equality Committee.

Public hearing on Women's Leadership in Politics: speech by Antonella SBERNA, Vice-President of the European Parliament responsible for the Gender Equality Week

Lina GÁLVEZ MUÑOZ, Chair of the Committee delivers welcoming remarks, opening the public hearing on Women's Leadership in Politics at the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM). This year the European Gender Equality Week focus on talent. The main event hosts a discussion on how to ensure women can access the same opportunities as men in order to be able to harness their talents. Parliament wishes to emphasise that creating the conditions for women to participate fully in the workforce and public life is not only a matter of fairness, but it also brings economic and social benefits. The first edition was held in 2020, on the initiative of the Women's Rights and Gender Equality Committee.

Public hearing on Women's Leadership in Politics: welcoming remarks by Lina GÁLVEZ MUÑOZ, Chair of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

EP President Roberta METSOLA delivers a speech at the International final event of the S-INFO – Sustainable Information project, “The future of investigative and independent journalism in Europe”. Over the past two years, the S-INFO project has built bridges between journalists, activists, and civil society organisations across Europe to rethink the role of journalism as a public good. Now, at this final stage, we’ll present the Manifesto for Sustainable Information – a shared political and ethical vision for independent journalism – and unveil the key results of the project: Transnational investigations exposing issues of corruption, environment, and social rights - A European network of journalists and CSOs working together for media freedom - Training programmes, mentoring, and safer spaces for journalists.

“The future of investigative and independent journalism in Europe”: address by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Luc Frieden, Prime Minister of Luxembourg, told the European Parliament that the EU can only address the challenges of a changing world by standing up for its values.

He said EU nations should recommit to the principles of freedom, democracy and the rule of law. 

Frieden urged continued support for Ukraine, investment in common defence and support for an open, competitive economy to build a strong, independent EU.

This is Europe: Luc Frieden, Prime Minister of Luxembourg (9:16)

This is Europe: Luc Frieden, Prime Minister of Luxembourg (16:9)

How is the European Commission ddressing the concerns of Europeans? How effectively is it addressing the issues that matter to Europeans, like the rising cost of living, wars, tariffs, and the housing crisis? 

On September 10, Members of the European Parliament questioned Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in the first State of the Union debate since 2024’s European elections.  
 
They evaluated the Commission’s work so far, exchanging views about the EU’s future and how to deal with major challenges: on security and defence, the economy and cost of living , climate change, migration, democracy and much more. The debate turned to the next EU long-term budget - and how it must adapt to new realities.

Watch the full debate here: https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/topic/state-of-european-union-2025_29301?tab=videos

Parliament's annual debate with the President of the European Commission (16:9)

Parliament's annual debate with the President of the European Commission (9:16)

During the annual State of the EU debate, the European Parliament scrutinises the work and the plans of the European Commission. More: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/topic/state-of-the-eu-debates

State of the European Union 2025 - announcer (9:16)

State of the European Union 2025 - announcer (16:9)

On 14 June 1985, five European ministers gathered on a riverboat to sign the Schengen Agreement and pave the way to passport-free travel in Europe.
29 countries are now part of the Schengen area, which allows people to cross internal borders without checks.
Let’s take a look at the evolution of one of the pillars of the European project, a symbol of EU unity and integration.

How Schengen opened up borders and opportunities for Europeans (16:9)

How Schengen opened up borders and opportunities for Europeans (9:16)

This infoclip shows the activities at reception and orientation centre, the One-Stop Shop for Migrant Reception - SUAM, and daily life scenes of migrants at the Casal Morena Centre. The Pact on Migration and Asylum establishes new EU rules for managing migration and creating a unified asylum system, aligning with European values. It builds on previous proposals to create a comprehensive approach that strengthens policies on migration, asylum, border management, and integration. The pact aims to manage migration fairly and sustainably, offering flexibility for EU countries to address their unique challenges while ensuring protections for those in need. After being adopted by the European Parliament and Council, the new rules will take effect on 11 June 2024, with full implementation two years later, ensuring secure borders and safeguarding rights across the EU.

Infoclip: Social assistance for migrants – Rome (Italy)

This Infoclip illustrates different views of Washington D.C. including its institutions (Capitol, Rayburn House Office, Russel Senate, US Chamber of Commerce, Georgetown University) and key companies (CNN, META, Airibus Experience Center, Microsoft, Brookings Institute).

Infoclip: Washington: General views, institutions and companies

This infoclip shows different public and private buildings of the city of Milan (Italy).

Infoclip: General views of Milan (Italy)

2025 Sakharov Prize laureate Andrzej POCZOBUT, is a journalist, essayist and blogger from the Polish minority in Belarus, a critic of Alexander Lukashenko’s regime and symbolic figure in the struggle for freedom and democracy in the country. Mzia AMAGLOBELI, Georgian journalist and director of media outlets, detained for two years on politically motivated charges, and Georgia's pro-democracy protest movement. The material is offered for editorial use only, for the purpose of providing information and/or education on the Sakharov Prize 2025. No use after December 31st, 2025. No archive. User is prohibited from stripping the AFPTV material from the program initially produced to create a new program. No sublicensing to third parties. For any other uses, please contact AFP – www.afp.com Copyright: © PRCS, 2025 This transcription if the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery

Infoclip: Sakharov Prize 2025 Laureate - Imprisoned journalists fighting for freedom, Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus and Mzia Amaglobeli from Georgia

This infoclips shows the activities at an asylum reception centre in Malmö, Sweden and a class learning Swedish at SFI Swedish For Immigrants Academy in Lund, Sweden. The Pact on Migration and Asylum establishes new EU rules for managing migration and creating a unified asylum system, aligning with European values. It builds on previous proposals to create a comprehensive approach that strengthens policies on migration, asylum, border management, and integration. The pact aims to manage migration fairly and sustainably, offering flexibility for EU countries to address their unique challenges while ensuring protections for those in need. After being adopted by the European Parliament and Council, the new rules will take effect on 11 June 2024, with full implementation two years later, ensuring secure borders and safeguarding rights across the EU.

Infoclip: Asylum and migration (Malmö, Sweden)

This infoclip shows different public and private buildings of the city of Riga (Latvian capital).

Infoclip: General views of Riga (Latvia)

This infoclip illustrates plant-based food products sold in shops and being prepared in a restaurant. In October 2025, the European Parliament has voted to ban the use of some words to describe the variants of products which are not meat-based. MEPs decided to introduce a new definition of meat as “edible parts of animals” and specify that names such as steak, escalope, sausage or burger must be reserved exclusively for products containing meat and must exclude cell-cultured products.

Infoclip: Plant-based food

This Infoclip shows civil society (in particular the volunteers of the Non-Governmental Organisation "Salam") support to refugees in Calais (France). Since the demolition of the large "Jungle camp" in Calais in 2016 there has been an administrative policy of "no fixation points" for migrants to settle in, aiming to stop another large camp from forming. Between January and September 2025, according to figures collected by the EU agency Frontex, crossings from Northern France towards the UK via the Channel rose 14% compared to 2024, reaching 54 300 attempts.

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