Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Florence (Italy) - Participation at the European University Institute’s 50th Anniversary: extracts

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Markus SÖDER, Minister President of the Land of Bavaria (Germany): extracts from the meeting and press point

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates to the meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) in Yerevan (Armenia): extracts from the arrival, doorstep and roundtable

Cyberbullying and online harassment: extracts from the debate

Voting session

This News items shows extract from the meeting between Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta Anġlu FARRUGIA and EP President Roberta METSOLA on the occasion of her official visit to Valletta (Malta).

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Valletta (Malta): extracts from the meeting with Anġlu FARRUGIA, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta

On the occasion of the Europe Day celebrations held in Rome (Italy), Roberta METSOLA, Ep President is present on official visit. She addresses the press before the beginning the event "Luci d'Europa" organised for Europe Day.

Doorstep by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, prior the event "Luci d'Europa" organised for Europe Day

Europe Day commemorates the signing of the 'Schuman Declaration' on 9 May 1950. On the occasion of its official celebrations held in Roma, the EU Flag is being unfurled on Capitoline Hill.

Europe Day in Rome (Italy): unfurl EU Flag on Capitoline Hill and arrival of Roberta METSOLA, EP President

This video shows extracts from EP President Roberta METSOLA's visit to the Piaggio Group, on the occasion of her official visit to Pontedera (Italy). Piaggio Group is an Italian motor vehicle manufacturer, which produces a range of two-wheeled motor vehicles and compact commercial vehicles under five brands: Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Derbi.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Pontedera (Italy) - Visit to the Piaggio Group: extracts

This News item shows extracts from EP President Roberta METSOLA visit to the Andrea Bocelli Foundation, on the occasion of her official visit in Florence. The Foundation’s core mission is to empower people and communities in situations of poverty, illiteracy, distress due to illness and social exclusion by promoting and supporting national and international projects that promote the overcoming of these barriers and the expression of their full potential.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Florence (Italy) - Meeting with the Andrea Bocelli Foundation: extracts

This News item shows extracts from EP President Roberta METSOLA's visit to Nuovo Pignone, Energy tech leader, on the occasion of her official visit to Florence. Nuovo Pignone is an industrial enterprise, and one of the largest in Florence, Italy. It currently manufactures alternative compressors, gas turbines, centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, etc., for the transport of hydrocarbons and gases.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Florence (Italy) - Visit to Nuovo Pignone, Energy tech leader: extracts

This video shows extracts EP President Roberta METSOLA participation at the European University Institute’s 50th Anniversary in Florence, where she gives a keynote speech and has a disccussin with students.

This video presents extracts from EP President Roberta METSOLA's participation in the Conference 'Energy Europe - Strategies, Visions, and New Routes for a Cohesive and Secure Union' in Florence (Italy).

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Florence (Italy) - Participation in the Conference 'Energy Europe - Strategies, Visions, and New Routes for a Cohesive and Secure Union': extracts

After her keynote speech, EP President Roberta METSOLA has a Q&A session with journalists at the European University Institute’s 50th Anniversary Event titled ‘Knowledge for the Future of Europe’, at the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in Florence (Italy). This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

European University Institute’s 50th Anniversary: Q&A with journalists

Co-rapporteurs Arba KOKALARI (EPP, SE) and Michael MCNAMARA (RE, IE) hold a press conference on the outcome on AI Omnibus negotiations.

Press conference by Arba KOKALARI (EPP, SE) and Michael MCNAMARA (RE, IE), co-rapporteurs on the outcome on AI Omnibus negotiations

Dan BARNA (RE, RO), D-MD Vice-Chair (EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee) and Marcel SPATARI, Member of the Moldovan Parliament, hold a press conference on the outcome of the seventeenth meeting of the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee. This transcription was generated automatically and should be verified against the original delivery.

Press conference by Dan BARNA (RE, RO) and Marcel SPATARI, Moldovan MP, on the outcome of the seventeenth meeting of the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

EP President Roberta METSOLA delivers a keynote speech for the launch of the IE Competitiveness Hub, at the Friends of Europe Hall in Brussels.

Launch of the IE Competitiveness Hub: keynote speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Irene Tinagli (S&D, IT), Chair of the European Parliament's Special Committee on the Housing Crisis (HOUS), holds a press conference following the Committee's meeting. During the high-level joint session on the housing crisis, co-hosted by the HOUS Committee and the European Commission, brought together senior EU policymakers, representatives from the European Investment Bank and the Council of Europe Development Bank, as well as mayors from across European cities and delegates from national and regional authorities, joined by social and youth stakeholders. This transcription was generated automatically and should be verified against the original delivery.

Press Conference by Irene TINAGLI, (S&D, IT), Chair of the HOUS Committee

The video shows the official arrival and doorstep by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament at the 8th Meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) in Yerevan, Armenia. The EPC is a platform that brings together European leaders to discuss and address common challenges and promote cooperation among its member states, with the goal of strengthening European unity and stability. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Doorstep by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, at the 8th Meeting of the European Political Community in Yerevan, Armenia:

MEP's vote on 1) Michalis HADJIPANTELA (BUDG 27/04) - Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2027 – Section I – European Parliament 2) Lídia PEREIRA (ECON A10-0082/2026) - Financial literacy and the rise of finfluencers in the context of the savings and investments union 3) Željana ZOVKO (PECH A10-0043/2026) - The role of ocean diplomacy for the competitiveness of EU fisheries and aquaculture 4) Motions for resolutions - Implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and risks to the security of supply of medicines 5) Motions for resolutions - Enforcement of the Digital Markets Act 6) Motions for resolutions - Supporting democratic resilience in Armenia

Voting Session

MEPs discuss with Commission representatives the situation in southern Lebanon, where hundreds of civilians have been killed and thousands injured and displaced following incursions by the Israeli army. The closing statement is made by Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner for Equality, and European Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management.

Situation in Lebanon, implementation of the ceasefire, support peace efforts and humanitarian access: closing statement by Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner

What would you do if your freedom was on the line? Every year, the European Parliament honours those who act on that question with courage.  
 
Through the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, Parliament supports people who refuse to be silenced and indifferent but work to defend human rights and democracy. 

This year, Parliament pays tribute to Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus and Mzia Amaglobeli from Georgia, two journalists imprisoned for doing their job.

Meet 2025’s Sakharov Prize laureates (long version)

Meet 2025’s Sakharov Prize laureates  - VT

Meet 2025’s Sakharov Prize laureates  

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)

Le linn na díospóireachta bliantúla ar Staid an Aontais, déanann Parlaimint na hEorpa grinnscrúdú ar obair agus ar phleananna an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh. Tuilleadh eolais: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/ga/topic/state-of-the-eu-debates

Staid an Aontais Eorpaigh 2025 - announcer (9:16)

The EU Electrification Action Plan, expected in mid-2026, aims to boost electricity’s share of final energy consumption from 23% to 35% by 2030, targeting 50-70% by 2050 to achieve climate neutrality. Key pillars include accelerating heat pump deployment, industrial electrification, grid infrastructure upgrades, and strengthening energy security via decarbonized, locally produced power. CopenHill, also known as Amager Bakke, is a pioneering waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen, Denmark, that doubles as a year-round artificial ski slope, hiking trail, and climbing wall. Operated by Amager Ressourcecenter (ARC), it processes 440,000 tons of non-recyclable waste annually, supplying electricity and district heating to 150,000 households in the Danish capital.

Infoclip: Waste to energy strategy

This Infoclip shows images related to the recent hantavirus cases in Europe. On 10 May, the cruise ship MV Hondius arrived at the port of Granadilla, Tenerife. Passengers and crew were disembarked and evacuated to their countries of origin. The infoclip showcases key moments of this crucial operation. This footage is provided for journalistic use only. For any other use, please contact the press office of the Spanish Military Emergency Unit (Unidad Militar de Emergencias). The infoclip also shows the INMI (Istituto Nazionale Malattie Infettive Lazzaro Spallanzani) in Rome, a leading centre in the research of viral diseases, including the hantavirus. Furthermore, the infoclip includes footage of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), that works closely with the Member States, the European Commission, and the World Health Organisation - WHO, to support a coordinated response and information-sharing on the hantavirus.

Infoclip: Hantavirus

This infoclip presents general views of Copenhagen, capital of Denmark

Infoclip: General views of Copenhagen (Denmark)

This infoclip illustrate the current need to protect and promote the wine sector in the EU. The new legislation approved by the European Parliament in 2026 includes more funds for winegrowers to adjust production to market developments and extra tools to deal with extreme weather events. Furthemore, wine with less than 0.05% alcohol to be labelled “alcohol-free 0.0%”; wine from 0.5% alcohol but 30% lower than the standard to be labelled as “alcohol reduced”, New rules will also support wine tourism, export and promotion. The infoclip shows a wine farm in Tuscany, Azienda Agricola Castelvecchio and a wine bar in Brussels, Le Chemin des vignes.

Infoclip: EU wine legislation - Agriculture and rural development

The video presents general views of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, on the occasion of the European Political Community meeting on May 3-4. It features flags and panels in the streets announcing the meeting. The video presents also general views of Yerevan, showcasing daily life, local culture, and famous monuments, as well as government buildings and the new EU delegation office.

Infoclip: General views of Yerevan (Armenia)

This Infoclip presents various cinematic views of the European Parliament buildings in Strasbourg, both inside and outside, filmed with some insta 360 camera.

European Parliament Stockshots 10th Parliamentary Term: cinematic views of buildings in Strasbourg

China is the EU's second-largest trading partner for trade in goods alone, after the United States. For the EU, ensuring reciprocity, achieving a level-playing field, and addressing asymmetries in the relationship are matters of priority. The EU remains committed to addressing these challenges through dialogue with China and underscores the importance of the WTO as the best avenue to address the root causes of the current imbalance. This infoclip shows footage of high-level meetings between political leaders from the European Union and China, including representatives of the European Parliament and the Presidents of the European Commission and the European Council. It also contains general shots of Beijing and Shanghai, along with Chinese companies such as Temu and Alibaba. In addition, it includes images of product packaging and views of the port of Antwerp.

Infoclip: EU - China relations

This Infoclip presents various views of the European institutions in Brussels (Belgium), including views of the European Parliament, the European Commission, the European Council and the European quarter of Brussels.

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