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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

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, official visit to Warsaw and Lodz (Poland)

The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola receives His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at the European Parliament in Strasbourg (France). Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, born on 30 January 1962, is the King of Jordan. He took the throne on 7 February 1999. Belonging to the Hashemite family, which has ruled Jordan since 1921, he is regarded as a 41st-generation direct descendant of the prophet Muhammad.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President receives His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

President Metsola participates in a Fireside Chat with Business Representatives at the European American Chamber of Commerce. She then delivers a Keynote Speech at the US Council on Foreign Relations. Then the President meets with the Clinton Foundation and then with  the leadership of the NY Stock Exchange.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, official visit to New York (United States)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President delivers a speech at the Commemoration of the Victims of the Soviet Mass Deportations

The European Parliament's Conference of Presidents visit to Copenhagen ahead of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU. The EP group leaders and its President are the political body in Parliament and, among other things, are responsible for the organisation of Parliament’s business and legislative planning, deciding the responsibilities and membership of committees and delegations, relations with other EU institutions, the national parliaments and non-EU countries.

Conference of Presidents in Copenhagen (Denmark)

During her official visit to Italy, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola engages with key economic, scientific and civic institutions, underlining the European Union’s connection to local innovation, industry, and cultural heritage.

In Bologna, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola delivers a keynote address at a Confindustria event, highlighting the importance of European support for Italy’s industrial base. Confindustria, representing over 150,000 businesses and 5.3 million workers, plays a crucial role in aligning national enterprise with the EU’s competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation agenda. Metsola’s participation reaffirms the need for ongoing dialogue between political institutions and industry. At the Tecnopolo Bologna CNR, she visits one of Italy’s most advanced research hubs, co-funded by EU regional development resources. Home to the Leonardo supercomputer, the centre showcases Europe’s digital and scientific ambition and its impact on sectors like automation, medical tech, agri-food and environmental monitoring. In Lesignana, Metsola tours the 4 Madonne Cheese Factory, a leading Parmigiano Reggiano cooperative producing over 40,000 wheels annually. Her visit recognises the economic and cultural importance of traditional food production and highlights the link between EU quality standards and regional excellence. Finally, at the Collegio Europeo di Parma, the President of the European Parliament delivers a speech titled “L’Europa è nelle mani degli Europei” and receives the Pico della Mirandola Prize, an award celebrating civic, cultural, and democratic leadership. Her recognition affirms her commitment to European unity and democratic values in a time of evolving global challenges.

In Parma, President Metsola meets local industry leaders. In Turin, she visits the Aerospace District Piemonte, addresses an event at Politecnico di Torino and also addresses the Obama Leadership Network’s inaugural ‘Europe Regional Reunion virtual event’. In Milan EP President participates in a discussion at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. In Bergamo, she visits the Kilometro Rosso innovation distric

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Italy

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta METSOLA, visits Dayton, Ohio (USA) on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May to participate in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly meeting. On Saturday she delivers a high-level speech at the Dayton Dialogues followed by a Q&A moderated by the CEO and President of the Atlantic Council, Fred Kempe; while on Sunday she gives a high-level speech at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.

EP President Roberta METSOLA participates in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly

The president of the European Parliament Roberta METSOLA has been named the 2025 laureate of the Timișoara Award for European Values, an honor established by the Municipality of Timișoara, western Romania. She will receive the award during a gala ceremony on May 22. The jury also praised Metsola's unwavering support for Romania’s Schengen accession, consistently stating that the country belongs in the EU’s free movement zone. Metsola also meets Romanian students during a town hall discussion.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, official visit to Timisoara (Romania)

Participation of Roberta Metsola, EP President at the Informal Question and Answer Session of the Global Hotel Alliance Annual CEO Committee Meeting

Conference of Presidents

EP Plenary session - Voting session

LEX signing ceremony in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Adam SZLAPKA, Minister for the European Union on behalf of the Polish Presidency

EP Plenary session - Formal sitting with His Majesty King Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets  with His Majesty King Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

Annual Gala 2025 of the American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union - Keynote speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Adam SZŁAPKA, Polish Minister for the European Union and President in office of the Council of the EU, participate in a LEX signing ceremony, signatures of 5 LEX COD: Equivalence of seeds, Customs duties on imports from Russia and Belarus, Status of the wolf, CO2 emissions from cars 2025-2027, NSFR Quick Fix.

LEX Signing ceremony in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Adam SZŁAPKA, Polish Minister for the European Union and President in office of the Council of the EU

Following the introduction by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan addressed Members of the European Parliament during a formal sitting in Strasbourg. In his speech, King Abdullah II urged decisive global action to end the Gaza crisis and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, framing it as a test of international values. He called for European leadership and reaffirmed Jordan’s role as a committed partner. Emphasizing peace, justice, and human dignity, he warned that inaction risks eroding the moral foundations of the global community. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Formal sitting: address by ABDULLAH II, King of Jordan

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, makes an opening statement before inviting His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan to address Members of the European Parliament during a formal sitting in Strasbourg. She emphasized the importance of Jordan as both a trusted friend of the European Parliament and a key partner of the European Union. Metsola praised Jordan’s role in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, highlighting its efforts to reduce regional tensions, support a ceasefire in Gaza, facilitate humanitarian aid, and uphold the rights of refugees. She also reiterated the EU’s appreciation for Jordan’s continued advocacy for a two-State solution as the basis for lasting peace. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Formal sitting with ABDULLAH II, King of Jordan: opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

ABDULLAH II, King of Jordan, addresses MEPs during a formal sitting in Strasbourg. This is King ABDULLAH II’s sixth visit to the European Parliament, following his previous visits in 2002, 2007, 2012, 2015 and 2020. Arrival and meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and extracts from the address.

Formal sitting with ABDULLAH II, King of Jordan: arrival and meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President and extracts from the address

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, opens the plenary session in Strasbourg with a statement condemning the recent tragic events—the killing in Austria and the stabbing in French school. In her remarks, she expresses solidarity with the victims, their families, and the affected communities, underscoring the European Parliament's commitment to standing united against violence. Following her statement, Members of the European Parliament observe a minute of silence in the hemicycle to honor the victims. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, on the killing in Austria and the stabbing in French school, followed by a minute of silence

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, makes a statement at the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Schengen Agreement. It now applies to 30 countries within the EU and beyond. Permanent internal border controls have been lifted between 29 countries. It is the world's largest area of free movement. Lifting the internal borders goes hand in hand with the strengthening of the EU's external borders. A revised Schengen Borders Code entered into force last year to adapt Schengen to the evolving geopolitical security landscape. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

40th anniversary of the Schengen area agreement: statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Exterior and interior shots of the European Parliament during the EP Plenary session, with illustrations of buildings, flags, corridors with internal staff before the session, hemicycle with European Members.

EP Plenary session (16-19 June): editing shots (exterior and interior shots of the EP)

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament particpates to the Annual Gala 2025 at the American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union and gives a keynote speech. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

METSOLA, Roberta (EPP, MT, EP President)

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