On the occasion of the return of the European Parliament to its seat in Strasbourg for the June plenary session, David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Jeanne BARSEGHIAN, Mayor of Strasbourg.

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SASSOLI, David Maria (S&D, IT, S&D, IT)

BARSEGHIAN, Jeanne (FR)

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Jeanne BARSEGHIAN, Mayor of Strasbourg and extracts of the opening remark on the resumption of the plenary sessions in Strasbourg

Title: David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Jeanne BARSEGHIAN, Mayor of Strasbourg and extracts of the opening remark on the resumption of the plenary sessions in Strasbourg

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Jeanne BARSEGHIAN, Mayor of Strasbourg

SOUNDBITE (French), David SASSOLI, EP President, Dear colleagues, I welcome you to Strasbourg, whether you are in the hemicycle or connected. It is a very important day for the European Parliament. After more than 15 months, we are back at our headquarters in Strasbourg. We have lived through a terrible time, with millions of deaths and a lot of suffering. Our daily life has changed and many of our citizens have found themselves in a difficult economic and social situation. All of our countries have stopped, and with all of our countries, the world has stopped. The resumption of our normal activities in Strasbourg is a sign of confidence and hope for all.

SOUNDBITE (French), David SASSOLI, EP President, I also take this opportunity to greet the mayor who is present with us today.

View of Jeanne BERSEGHIAN, Mayor of Strasbourg, at the diplomatic tribune of the Hemicycle

SOUNDBITE (French), David SASSOLI, EP President, Strasbourg is a symbol of European unity, peace and diversity. It was on this land that the absolute need for Europe was born. Today, Strasbourg is once again the symbol of renewal. I wish you all a good job during this busy plenary!