On January 11, 2022, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, delivered a speech in tribute to David Maria Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, who died at the age of 65.

Statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, EC President, on the passing of David SASSOLI, EP President

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SOUNDBITE by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, (in ITALIAN) saying that it is a sad day for Europe. Today our Union is losing a convinced pro-European, a sincere democrat, and a good man.

SOUNDBITE by Ursula von der Leyen (in ENGLISH): Today is a sad day for Europe. Our Union loses a passionate European, a sincere democrat and a good man. David Sassoli was a man of deep faith and strong convictions. Everyone loved his smile and his kindness, yet he knew how to fight for what he believed in. In 1989, he was in Berlin, among the young Europeans when the Wall came down. And ever since, he has stood on the side of democracy and of a united Europe. In over a decade of service in the European Parliament, he constantly defended our Union and its values. But he also believed that Europe had to strive for more. He wanted Europe to be more united, closer to its people, more faithful to our values. That is his legacy.And that is how I will remember him. As a champion of justice and solidarity, and a dear friend. My thoughts are with his wife, Alessandra, his children, Giulio and Livia, and all his friends.

SOUNDBITE by Ursula von der Leyen (in ITALIAN) saying that David Maria Sassoli fought for justice and solidarity and was a good friend. Adding that her thoughts go out to his wife, Alessandra, to his children Giulio and Livia, and to all his friends.

Data do evento	11/01/2022
Reference:	I216531V
Format:	16:9 format
Copyright:	© European Union
copyrightYear:	2022

Statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, EC President, on the passing of David SASSOLI, EP President

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