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MEPs elected Roberta Metsola (EPP, MT) on January 2022 as President of the European Parliament until 2024.

Roberta Metsola won the election in the first voting round, where she received an absolute majority of 458 votes out of 690 cast in the remote secret vote, among three candidates.&nbsp;

President Metsola is leading the Parliament in the second half of the current legislative term, until a new Parliament is constituted following the 2024 European Elections.

Born in Malta in 1979,&nbsp; 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 2022.

She is the third female President of the European Parliament, after Simone Veil (1979-1982) and Nicole Fontaine (1999- 2002).

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament 2022-2024

EP President Metsola participates in a Townhall Discussion with students, she then meets with Markus Stotter, President of the Bundesrat, then with Walter Rosenkranz, President of the Nationalrat and then she meets with Christian Stocker, Chancellor of Austria

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Vienna (Austria)

EP President , Roberta METSOLA participates in December EUCO Summit 

PROVISIONAL AGENDA

1. Adoption of the agenda
2. Ukraine
3. Middle East
4. Next Multiannual Financial Framework
5. Enlargement
6. Migration
7. Geoeconomy and competitiveness

EP President, Roberta METSOLA participates in December EUCO Summit

The event will highlight the central role the European Parliament has played in the development of the Single Market - not only as an economic achievement, but as a political and social project that strengthens the bonds among Europeans. It will blend historical insight, present-day legislative action, and stakeholder engagement to offer a unique platform to reaffirm the EU’s unity.

This conference, which will be opened by President Roberta Metsola, marks the launch of an exciting and innovative project titled 1979-2029: 50 Years of Direct Elections to the European Parliament: Unveiling the Soul of the European Parliament and Bringing to Life the People and the Moments that Shaped its History.  A curated selection of biannual thematic activities to celebrate the European Parliament’s direct elections and the EU’s impact on key political areas

Conference on Building the EU's Single Market and the Euro

EP Conference of Presidents visit in Cyprus for the incoming Cypriot Presidency of the EU Council

EP President meets with Mr. Nikitas Kaklamanis, President of the Hellenic Parliament and H.E. Mr. Konstantinos Tasoulas, President of the Hellenic Republic. She then participates in the Inauguration of the Europa Experience in Athens. She then meets with Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic and give a joint press conference. Then she participates in the Townhall Discussion: “Empowring the new generation of Europeans” with Greek PM Mitsotakis.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Athens (Greece)

The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola meets the President of Finland Alexander Stubb. Having taken office in 2024, Stubb previously served as prime minister of Finland from 2014 to 2015.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets the President of Finland, Alexander STUBB

President Metsola meets with business leaders organised by MEDEF, with Gérard Larcher, President of the Senate and with Arthur Mensch, CEO of Mistral AI 
President Metsola also meets with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Paris (France)

President Metsola attends a Ceremony to pay tribute to the victims of the November 2015 terrorist attacks and the inauguration of the November 13th Garden

Official Memorial Service in Honour of the Victims of the Crans-Montana Fire with the participation of Roberta METSOLA, EP President

HOUS - Exchange of views with Dan Jørgensen, Commissioner for Energy and Housing on the Affordable Housing Plan of the European Commission

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with European Telecom CEOs

European Council meeting - Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Rosen ZHELYAZKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister

European Council meeting

EU-Western Balkans Summit

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with António COSTA, European Council President

Hannukah candle lighting ceremony

An official national memorial service is held in Martigny to honour the victims of the Crans-Montana tragedy, following the devastating fire at the Le Constellation bar on New Year’s night 2026, which claimed 40 lives and left more than 115 people injured. The ceremony, organised by the Swiss Confederation and the Canton of Valais, is attended by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, and Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner for Equality and for Preparedness and Crisis Management, underscoring European solidarity. Courtesy: © SRG - SSR. All Rights Reserved. Restricted Use: Europe Only. No Archiving Permitted.

In a statement, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, expresses the European Parliament’s solidarity with the people of Iran as they courageously demand freedom and dignity in the face of repression. She stresses that Europe hears their call and reaffirms its continued support for their struggle for liberty.

Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on the situation in Iran

New Year's message from EP President Roberta METSOLA addressing Europe's future with fresh determination, solidarity, security, and prosperity. The President emphasizes building a Europe that stands up for values, acts together, simplifies bureaucracy, supports communities, and guarantees peace and opportunity for all.

New Year's message of the European Parliament President Roberta METSOLA

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, holds a press conference following her participation at the European Council meeting. Among the topics raised by the journalists Q&As session there are teh financial support to Ukraine, a comment to children killed in Gaza by Israeli army, refugees secondary movements within the EU and challenges of MERCOSUR agreement. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, following her participation at the European Council meeting: Q&As

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, holds a press conference following her participation at the European Council meeting. This transcription is the result of an automatoc process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, following her participation at the European Council meeting: opening remarks

EP President Roberta METSOLA gives a doorstep prior to the European Council meeting in Brussels, where the following topics are likely to be addressed: 1. Adoption of the agenda 2. Ukraine 3. Middle East 4. Next Multiannual Financial Framework 5. Enlargement 6. Migration 7. Geoeconomy and competitiveness. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Doorstep by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, at the European Council meeting (18-19 December 2025)

This News item presents extracts from the arrival, roundtable and press conference by EP President Roberta METSOLA, in the framework of the European Council meeting (18/12/2025).

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates at the European Council meeting (18/12/2025): arrival, roundtable and extracts from the press conference

Upon arrival at the EU-Western Balkans Summit the European Parliament President Roberta Metsola emphasizes the importance of EU enlargement, particularly in the Western Balkans region, stating that it is a real and imminent prospect that is crucial for Europe's geopolitical security and stability. Metsola also stresses the need to convince EU citizens of the benefits of enlargement through public discussions, not just closed-door meetings. She also highlights the requirement for institutional reforms to prepare the EU's structures and decision-making processes for an expanded Union. Finally, Metsola touches on the ongoing trade negotiations, noting the balance required between maintaining open trade and protecting domestic economic sectors.

METSOLA, Roberta (EPP, MT, EP President)

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