Fachwörterwirrwarr: Welche Aufgaben hat die Präsidentin des Europäischen Parlaments?

Welche Aufgaben hat die Präsidentin des Europäischen Parlaments?

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

EP President Metsola inaugurates the Europa Experience in Luxembourg

EP President Roberta Metsola receives His Majesty King Abdulla II of Jordan

EP President Roberta Metsola meets with Polish PM,  Donald Tusk at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

EP President Roberta Metsola meets with Polish Prime Minister,  Donald Tusk

EP President Roberta Metsola, meets the Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohammad Mustafa

EP President meets with Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohammad Mustafa

President meets with Mark RUTTE, Secretary General of NATO

EP President meets with Mark RUTTE, Secretary General of NATO

EP President, Roberta METSOLA, meets with the Chancellor of Austria, Alexander SCHALLENBERG.

EP President, meets with Alexander SCHALLENBERG, Austrian Chancellor

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola meets with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as well as with Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.

Discussions are likely to focus on the EU-Egypt Strategic and Comprehensive partnership, EU macro-financial assistance, human rights and the geopolitical situation in the region, including the need to reinvigorate the Middle East Peace Process and the situation in Gaza, as well as recent developments in Syria.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President Official visit to Cairo (Egypt)

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola meets with the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Egypt Hanafy El Gebaly and the President of the Senate of Egypt Abdel-Wahab Abdel-Razeq.

The visit takes place against the background of strengthening relations between the European Union and Egypt, ongoing discussions on EU macro-financial assistance and the geopolitical situation in the Middle East and the neighbouring region.

The meetings provides an opportunity to discuss interparliamentary relations, including the organisation of the next EU-Egypt Inter-Parliamentary Meeting (IPM) in Cairo, the EU's macro-financial assistance to Egypt, currently under discussion in the European Parliament, migration flows and asylum.

EP President participates at European Council

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates in a series of events to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium. She participates in the commemoration at American Military Cemetery of Hamm (Luxembourg), meets with Belgian and Luxemburgish authorities at Senningen Castle (Luxembourg) and joins the ceremony in Bastogne (Belgium).

The Battle of the Bulge, or Ardennes Offensive, was the final significant German offensive on the Western Front in World War II, occurring from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945. It was launched in the heavily forested Ardennes area, situated between Belgium and Luxembourg. The goal of the offensive was to disrupt the Allies' use of the Belgian port of Antwerp and to divide their lines, enabling the Germans to encircle and defeat the four Allied armies, ultimately forcing the western Allies to negotiate a peace treaty favorable to the Axis powers.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates in the ceremony for the commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge

High-Level Conference - Standing with the People of Belarus

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, receives the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia SANDU

EP President Roberta Metsola visits Malta, where she meets students from the Mediterranean College of Sport and St Albert the Great College and takes part in a discussion organised by the Malta Business Network.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, official visit to Malta

Parliament’s Conference of Presidents (President Metsola and political groups’ leaders) travel to Warsaw to meet with Poland’s government well as political group members of the Sejm to prepare the upcoming Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU, which will run from January to June 2025. EP President Metsola also has a bilateral meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (Thursday).

Conference of Presidents in Poland

EP President Roberta Metsola meets Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola conducts an official visit to Paris, underscoring the strong ties between the European Union and France. During her visit, Metsola holds high-level discussions with Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the Assemblée Nationale, and Michel Barnier, the French Prime Minister, focusing on European priorities and France’s role within the Union.

The Assemblée Nationale plays a crucial role in France’s legislative process, shaping national policies, while the Prime Minister coordinates national policy. The visit reflects the mutual commitment to strengthening cooperation on key issues affecting Europe’s future.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President Official visit to Paris (France)

The European Parliament holds an extraordinary plenary session to mark 1,000 days since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, underscoring its steadfast support for the country. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses MEPs, following a statement by EP President Roberta Metsola. Political group leaders also participate, highlighting the Parliament’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and democracy.

Since the invasion began in February 2022, the EU has strongly condemned Russian aggression, implemented robust sanctions, and provided extensive humanitarian, military, and financial aid. Parliament remains a key advocate for Ukraine’s EU membership and calls for the use of frozen Russian assets to compensate for the destruction caused by the war.  

The Parliament has adopted more than 40 resolutions since 2021, emphasizing its ongoing support for Ukraine, including temporary trade liberalization, sanctions enforcement, and preparations for EU accession talks. This extraordinary session reinforces the EU’s solidarity with Ukraine and its dedication to achieving a just and lasting peace.

Extraordinary Plenary Sitting - 1000 days of Russia´s invasion of Ukraine

EU Leaders meet in Budapest for an informal European Council meeting. Competitiveness is on top of the agenda and is discussed in depth during an informal meeting of Heads of State or Government on 8 November 2024, which is expected to result in a ‘Budapest Declaration’.

Informal European Council in Budapest

Euroscola

80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz .

80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland

Donald TUSK, Polish Prime Minister meets with Polish MEPs

EP Plenary session - Presentation of the programme of activities of the Polish Presidency

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Donald TUSK, Polish Prime Minister

EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 December 2024

Strasbourg's Plenary session through the lens . Week 4

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Rosen ZHELYAZKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister

Conference of  Presidents of Outermost regions

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Ben Issa OUSSENI, President of the Departmental Council of Mayotte

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Adolfo URSO, Italy Minister of Business and Made in Italy

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Badr Ahmed Mohamed ABDELATTY, Egyptian Minister for Foreign Affairs

EP Plenary session - The need to enforce the Digital Services Act to protect democracy on social media platforms against foreign interference and biased algorithms

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates in the FEDIL 2025 New Year Reception (Luxembourg)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Mohammad MUSTAFA, Palestinian Prime Minister

New Year reception at the Belgian Royal Palace for European Authorities

Roberta METSOLA, EP President President meets with Mark RUTTE, NATO Secretary General

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets with Alexander SCHALLENBERG, Austrian Chancellor

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, introduces the yearly debate on the state of the European Union - SOTEU 2022.

State of the Union debate - SOTEU 2022: Introductory statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Olena ZELENSKA, First Lady of Ukraine, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, president of the European Commission arrive to the hemicycle of the European parliament ahead of the State of the European Union debate.

State of the Union debate - SOTEU 2022: arrivals of Olena ZELENSKA, First Lady of Ukraine, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, president of the European Commission

This stockshots shows the atmosphere at the European Parliament in Strasbourg during the State of the European Union debate in the media area and the hemicycle. Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets with Olena ZELENSKA, First Lady of Ukraine and with Ursula von der LEYEN, EC President.

State of the European Union debate - SOTEU 2022: ambiance shots of the arrivals and during the debate

Ahead of the State of the European Union's debate, Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Olena ZELENSKA, First Lady of Ukraine and with Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. Arrival and roundtable.

State of the Union Debate - SOTEU 2022 - Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Olena ZELENSKA, First Lady of Ukraine and with Ursula von der LEYEN, EC President arrival and roundtable

Sanna MARIN, Finnish Prime Minister is invited to the European Parliament in Strasbourg to participate to the This is Europe debate. After the debate, Sanna MARIN and Roberta METSOLA, EP President, hold a joint press conference.

Joint press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Sanna MARIN, Finnish Prime Minister, following "This is Europe" debate

&lt;p>This clip highlights the This is Europe debate with Sanna MARIN, Finnish Prime Minister (13/09/2022).&lt;/p>

Clip "This is Europe" with Sanna MARIN, Finnish Prime Minister

Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin shares her views on Europe’s current situation and future direction.The Prime Minister’s plenary address is followed by a round of responses by political group leaders. This will be the sixth “This is Europe” debate to take place at the European Parliament; previous iterations have featured Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (in March), Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi (in May), Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin (in the first June plenary), Croatian PM Andrej Plenković (in the second June plenary) and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (in July). Closing statement by Sanna MARIN, Finnish Prime Minister.

This is Europe Debate: closing statement by Sanna MARIN, Finnish Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, welcomes Sanna MARIN, Finnish Prime Minister to the European Parliament in Strasbourg to participate to the "This is Europe" debate. Extracts from her arrival and from the debate with MEPs.

This is Europe - Debate with Sanna MARIN, Finnish Prime Minister: arrival, welcome and extracts from the debate

Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin shares her views on Europe’s current situation and future direction.The Prime Minister’s plenary address is followed by a round of responses by political group leaders. This will be the sixth “This is Europe” debate to take place at the European Parliament; previous iterations have featured Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (in March), Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi (in May), Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin (in the first June plenary), Croatian PM Andrej Plenković (in the second June plenary) and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (in July). Introduction by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and opening statement by Sanna MARIN, Prime Minister of Finland. This transcription is a result of an authomatic process. Please check against delivery.

This is Europe Debate: Introduction by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and opening statement by Sanna MARIN, Prime Minister of Finland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, opens the plenary session on the 12th September in Strasbourg. Statements on the 70th Anniversary of the European Parliament and on Fires and floods of last summer, and Call to release Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader. This transcript is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Opening remarks by Roberta METSOLA, EP President: 70th Anniversary of the European Parliament and Fires and floods of last summer, and call to release Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader

Roberta METSOLA, EP President opens the plenary session on the 12th September in Strasbourg. Tribute to Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (minute of silence), and to Mikhail Gorbachev, Former President of the Soviet Union. This transcript is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Opening remarks by Roberta METSOLA, EP President: Tribute to Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (minute of silence) and to Mikhail Gorbachev, Former President of the Soviet Union

Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Mikuláš BEK, Minister for European Affairs, on behalf of the Czech Presidency of the Council sign a COD LEX on the "Digital Markets Act" in presence of Andreas SCHWABB (EPP, DE), rapporteur, in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The purpose of the Regulation is to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market by promoting effective competition in digital markets and in particular a fair and contestable online platform environment. The Regulation is the first of its kind globally. Co-legislators agreed that this Regulation should apply to core platform services which are most prone to unfair practices. It lays down quantitative thresholds for the designation of gatekeepers (Big digital companies, operating or being accessible in Europe).

LEX signing on the "the Digital Markets Act", Andreas SCHWAB (EPP,DE), rapporteur: extracts from the signing ceremony by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Mikuláš BEK, Minister for European Affairs, on behalf of the Czech Presidency of the Council

To conclude her visit to Cyprus, Roberta METSOLA, EP President accompanied by Annita DEMETRIOU, President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus, participate to a public event with Youth Organisations and University Students. The debate is named "A look into the future - a discussion on Youth, Cyprus and Europe" and is hosted at the Library of the University of Cyprus.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with youth organizations and University Students, at the Library of the University of Cyprus

Roberta METSOLA, EP Presidents visits Cyprus. She meets with the Mayor and Members of the Municipal Council of Famagusta, in Deryneia. Illustrative shots of the city.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with the Mayor and Members of the Municipal Council of Famagusta, in Deryneia - Illustrating shots of the city

During her official visit to Cyprus, Roberta METSOLA, EP President delivers a speech at the House of Representatives in the presence of Nicos ANASTASIADES, President of Cyprus.

Visit of Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Cyprus: Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the House of Representatives, in the presence of Nicos ANASTASIADES, President of Cyprus

During her official visit in Cyprus, Roberta METSOLA, EP President gives a joint press conference with Annita DEMETRIOU, President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus

Joint press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Annita DEMETRIOU, President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus

During her official visit in Cyprus, Roberta METSOLA, EP President gives a joint press conference with Nicos ANASTASIADES, President of Cyprus. During the press conference, Roberta METSOLA pays tribute to Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, following her death on 08th September 2022.

Joint press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Nicos ANASTASIADES, President of Cyprus

Roberta METSOLA, EP Presidents visits Cyprus. She meets with meets with Annita DEMETRIOU, President of the House of Representatives. Extracts from the arrival, the welcome and from Roberta METSOLA's speech at the House of Representatives.

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