As a sign of European solidarity and the decision of Portuguese authorities to declare national day of mourning after the funicular&nbsp;accident in Lisbon, the European and Portuguese flags are&nbsp;on half-mast in front of Parliament buildings on 4th of September 2025 . At least 16&nbsp;people died after funicular crash in Lisbon on 3rd September with many more injured.

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António COSTA, Portuguese Prime Minister, is the third EU leader to debate the future of Europe with MEPs and Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the EC, on Wednesday morning.

The Europeans want the EU to change. This is why the European Parliament is taking the leadership over a reform of the EU.

Parliament set out its vision for the future of Europe in three resolutions voted in plenary session on 16 February 2017. MEPs suggested, among other things:

<ul>
	<li>turning the Council of Ministers into a genuine second legislative chamber, and its configurations into preparatory bodies similar to Parliament’s committees,</li>
	<li>appointing an EU finance minister and giving the EU Commission the power to formulate and give effect to a common EU economic policy, backed up by a euro-area budget, and</li>
	<li>creating a fiscal capacity consisting of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and specific additional budgetary capacity for the euro area, funded by its members as a part of the EU budget.</li>
</ul>

Debate on the Future of Europe with António COSTA, Portuguese Prime Ministe

From January to June 2021, Portugal held the Presidency of the EU Council, following the German Presidency and preceding the Slovenian Presidency.

Portugal presided over the Council of the European Union for the fourth time, since 1992.

Portuguese Presidency of the Council declared the importance of strengthening Europe's resilience and its citizens' confidence in the European social model, promoting a Union based on shared values of solidarity, convergence and cohesion – a Union capable of coordinated action to recover from the crisis.

Portuguese Presidency

On the occasion of her official visit, President Roberta Metsola engages in a series of official meetings and events in Portugal.

The President unveils a commemorative plaque marking the 40th anniversary of Portugal’s EU accession with Portugal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, at Jerónimos Monastery, followed by a doorstep.

She holds meetings with regional leaders, including Miguel Albuquerque, President of the Regional Government of Madeira, José Manuel Bolieiro, President of the Regional Government of the Azores, and José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, President of the Assembly of the Republic.

The President also engages with the Business Roundtable Portugal (BRP) and meets with Civil Protection and firefighters at their headquarters. She delivers an address at the closing concert of the Santo António Festival in Belém.

Additionally, she meets with Surf Adaptado and children with special needs, followed by a keynote speech at the NOVA School of Business & Economics graduation ceremony.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lisbon (Portugal)

His Majesty Felipe VI, King of Spain, and Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa address MEPs on Wednesday at 12.00 during a formal sitting.

Spain and Portugal signed their accession treaties to join the then-European Communities on 12 June 1985 and their membership became effective on 1 January 1986. Their integration in the European project was widely seen as a key step in full transition of the two countries to democracy, after several decades of dictatorship, which ended in 1974 in Portugal and 1975 in Spain.

The EU has further expanded since 1986, growing from 12 to 27 member states.

Formal sitting: The 40th anniversary of Spain and Portugal joining the EU

President Metsola meets the President of the Assembleia da República of Portugal, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco? the Prime Minister of Portugal, Luís Montenegro and they hold a press conference. President Metsola also meets the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Portugal

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lisbon (Portugal) - Participation to the Graduation Ceremony of the NOVA School of Business & Economics

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lisbon (Portugal) - Meeting with Surf Adaptado & Children with Special-Needs

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lisbon (Portugal) - Participation to the closing Concert of the Santo António Festival

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lisbon (Portugal) - Meeting with the Civil Protection & Firefighters

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lisbon (Portugal) - Meeting with the Business Roundtable Portugal (BRP)

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lisbon (Portugal) - Meeting with José Pedro AGUIAR-BRANCO, President of the Assembly of the Portuguese Republic

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lisbon (Portugal) - Meeting with Miguel ALBUQUERQUE, President of the Regional Government of the Autonomous Region of Madeira and José Manuel BOLIEIRO, President of the Autonomous Regional Government of the Azores

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lisbon (Portugal) - Unveiling of the Plaque in Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of Portugal’s EU Accession with Paulo RANGEL, Portuguese Minister for Foreign Affairs and Carlos COELHO, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola delivers a keynote speech at the graduation ceremony of the Nova School of Business & Economics, one of Portugal's leading universities in economics and business. This video features her full keynote speech.

NOVA School of Business & Economics Graduation Ceremony: keynote speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

This news segment features European Parliament President Roberta Metsola participating in the Graduation Ceremony of the NOVA School of Business & Economics in Carcavelos, Portugal, during her official visit. The event was honored by the presence of Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the Former President of Portugal, who extended a warm welcome to the attendees and President Metsola. In her address, President Metsola delivered inspiring messages to the graduates.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lisbon (Portugal) - Participation to the Graduation Ceremony of the NOVA School of Business & Economics: extracts from the keynote speech

This video showcases extracts from a meeting between European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and members of Surf Adaptado, an association dedicated to promoting inclusive surfing for children with special needs. Surf Adaptado, based in Portugal, is committed to providing adaptive surfing experiences that empower individuals with disabilities, fostering their physical and emotional well-being through the joy of surfing. During the meeting, President Metsola presented the association with the European Charlemagne Youth Prize.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lisbon (Portugal) - Meeting with Surf Adaptado & Children with Special-Needs: extracts

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola joins the festivities in Lisbon, attending the Closing Concert of the St. Anthony Celebrations in Belém, a traditional event honoring the city's patron saint. Alongside Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas and artist Mathias Damásio, President Metsola delivers a speech.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lisbon (Portugal) - Participation to the closing Concert of the Santo António Festival: extracts from the Address to the crowd

EP President Roberta METSOLA and Minister for Home Affairs Luís NEVES make a statement on civil protection in Portugal and the situation in Venezuela following the Earthquake.

Press statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Luís NEVES, Portuguese Minister for Home Affairs on civil protection in Portugal and the situation in Venezuela following the Earthquake

This news item shows extracts from the meeting of Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, with the Civil Protection and firefighters during her official visit to Lisbon (Portugal).

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lisbon (Portugal) - Meeting with the Civil Protection and firefighters: extracts

This news item shows extracts from the meeting of Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, with the Business Roundtable Portugal (BRP) during the official visit of President Metsola to Lisbon (Portugal). The Business Roundtable Portugal (BRP) is a prominent non-profit association representing Portugal's largest companies and multinational companies operating in the country. Its primary objectives are to drive economic growth, support the expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and combat youth brain drain by promoting better wages and professional opportunities.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lisbon (Portugal) - Meeting with the Business Roundtable Portugal (BRP): extracts

This news item shows extracts from the meeting between Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, and José Pedro AGUIAR-BRANCO, President of the Assembly of the Portuguese Republic, during the official visit of President Metsola to Lisbon (Portugal).

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lisbon (Portugal) - Meeting with José Pedro AGUIAR-BRANCO, President of the Assembly of the Portuguese Republic: extracts

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