On the occasion of her official visit to Austria, Roberta METSOLA, EP President arrives a the National Council, the Austrian Parliament, and visits the building. During the joint press point, Wolfgang SOBOTKA, President of the Austrian National Council, describes Roberta METSOLA as "A bridge builder, and a very respected President, which was recently confirmed by the broad vote of the European Parliament".

press conference

METSOLA, Roberta (EPP, MT, EP President)

EU - Austria (T)

president's agenda

SOBOTKA, Wolfgang (AT)

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Vienna (Austria): meeting with Wolfgang SOBOTKA, President of the Austrian National Council, visit of the Austrian National Council and extracts from the press conference

Exterior views of the National Council, the Austrian Parliament, in Vienna (3 shots) 

Wolfgang SOBOTKA, President of the Austrian National Council, welcomes Roberta METSOLA, EP President. They enter the building together. (1 shot)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, visits the National Council, the Austrian Parliament together with Wolfgang SOBOTKA, President of the Austrian National Council (9 shots)

SOUNDBITE - German Wolfgang SOBOTKA, President of the Austrian National Council - Madam President has particularly earned this prize because of her close ties with Austria; she has been in Austria several times and has stood for the positions of the Austrian Parliament and of the Members of the Parliament with great understanding. She connects the national interests with the European interest. She is a bridge builder, and a very respected President. This was recently confirmed by the broad vote of the European Parliament.

SOUNDBITE - German Wolfgang SOBOTKA, President of the Austrian National Council - This vote has strengthened her position in doing so. In this regard, President Metsola has not only stood up for Austria and for the other Member States, but also for a Europe. This has a global, political significance, when Europe acts together and in unity. It is her objective to give Europe a strong, in this case, a strong female voice. Thank you so much. It is a big pleasure both for me and for the Members of the Parliament who are present here, to give you this prestigious award. It is the highest award that we could give to you.

SOUNDBITE (English) Roberta METSOLA, EP President - It is both a privilege and a responsibility to accept this prestigious award for strengthening European democracy and putting Europe at the service of Austria. Last June, more than 3.5 million Austrians went to the polls to make their voices heard in the European elections. We have listened, and we will now turn their messages into concrete political action that delivers for all people.

SOUNDBITE (English) Roberta METSOLA, EP President - Over the coming weeks, the European Parliament will scrutinise the commissioners, designate the candidates for the new European Commission, amongst which there is Magnus Bruna. In public hearings, we will check every candidate's expertise and commitment to the issues that matter most to the Austrian people, the rising cost of living, the state of the economy, democracy, rule of law, migration and security.