Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, addresses students on the occasion of the inauguration of the new academic year at the University of Palermo. This news item shows extracts from her visit to the university and extracts from her speech.

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Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Palermo (Italy): speech at the inauguration of the new academic year, at the University of Palermo

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Exterior shots of the University of Palermo (2 shots)

Arrival of Roberta METSOLA, EP President (5 shots)

Official hymn of the European Union (3 shots)

Opening speech by the Rector of the University of Palermo (3 shots)

SOUNDBITE, (Italian), Roberta METSOLA EP President, At this moment, I can't help but think about Giulia Cecchettin, a student like you. A bright young woman whose life was cut short in the most brutal way. No words of comfort can ever bring her back. We must do more for women. Today, thousands of people have come together in an embrace that knows no boundaries.

SOUNDBITE, (Italian), Roberta METSOLA EP President, I think of two former students of this great University, Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino. They put their lives on the line to defend truth and justice. They are my heroes. They are the heroes of Italy. They are the heroes of Europe.

SOUNDBITE, (Italian), Roberta METSOLA EP President, The European Parliament, the only institution directly elected by citizens, must play a central role in promoting this change. We need voices - your voices - to keep this light shining. That's why next year, during the European elections, it's important that you vote and encourage your friends and family to vote as well. It's your moment.

Official photo with the students of the University of Palermo (11 shots)