EP Plenary session - Ceremony of the 2024 Sakharov Prize

Press conference on European Parliament Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2024

Press conference of the newly elected President of the EP

EP Plenary session - Election of the new EP President

EP Plenary session - Opening of the sitting with the interpretation to the European anthem

Medal Award Ceremony for Outgoing Members

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates at the French National Day at the Bozar, Brussels

Meeting of the Conference of Presidents

Adress by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the EESC Plenary Debate

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Dick SCHOOF, Prime Minister of the Netherlands

Meeting of the Conference of Presidents with Ursula von der Leyen

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Milojko SPAJIC, Prime Minister of Montenegro

Roberta Metsola, EP President at the European Council Meeting

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Peter PELLEGRINI, Slovak President

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Ulf KRISTERSSON, Swedish Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with José Manuel FERNANDES, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries of Portugal

Meeting of the European Parliament's Bureau

Informal meeting of EU Leaders ( EUCO )

As part of the Italian presidency of the G7, the Chamber of Deputies host the 22nd Meeting of the Presidents of the Lower Houses of the G7 Countries and of the European Parliament. The works take place in Verona from 5 to 7 September 2024 and focus on the following themes: 1) Security and Development: new geopolitical balances and access to strategic resources; 2) The G7 for Africa and the Mediterranean: the common challenges of stability and growth; 3) Artificial intelligence, Cyber-security and protection of national interests: the role of Parliaments in the digital transition. At the end of the meeting, the adoption of a final Declaration is expected. This news item shows extracts from inaugural session of the G7 Speakers conference and the family photo with the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President in Verona (Italy).

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Verona (Italy) - G7 Speakers conference: extracts from the inaugural session and family photo

As part of the Italian presidency of the G7, the Chamber of Deputies hosts the 22nd Meeting of the Presidents of the Lower Houses of the G7 Countries and of the European Parliament. Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Ruslan STEFANCHUK, President of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, open the inaugural session of the G7 Speakers conference in Verona (Italy). The meeting takes place in Verona from 5 to 7 September 2024 and focuses on the following themes: 1) Security and Development: new geopolitical balances and access to strategic resources; 2) The G7 for Africa and the Mediterranean: the common challenges of stability and growth; 3) Artificial intelligence, Cyber-security and protection of national interests: the role of Parliaments in the digital transition.

G7 Speakers conference in Verona (Italy): opening address by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

As part of the Italian presidency of the G7, the Chamber of Deputies host the 22nd Meeting of the Presidents of the Lower Houses of the G7 Countries and of the European Parliament. The works take place in Verona from 5 to 7 September 2024. This news shows the arrival of Lorenzo FONTANA, President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and of Mike JOHNSON, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States of America.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Verona - G7 Speakers conference: meetings with Mike JOHNSON, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States of America and with Lorenzo FONTANA, Italian Chamber of Deputies President

EP President Roberta Metsola attends the opening ceremony of the G7 Speakers conference in Verona, where the Chamber of Deputies hosts the 22nd Meeting of the Presidents of the Lower Houses of the G7 Countries and the European Parliament as part of Italy's G7 presidency. The discussions, held from 5 to 7 September 2024, center on key themes: 1) Security and Development—new geopolitical balances and access to strategic resources; 2) The G7 for Africa and the Mediterranean—common challenges in stability and growth; and 3) Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the protection of national interests, with parliaments playing a key role in the digital transition. A final Declaration is expected at the conclusion of the meeting.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Verona (Italy) - G7 Speakers conference: extracts from the opening ceremony in the presence of Sergio MATTARELLA, President of Italy

On the sidelines of the 22nd Meeting of the Presidents of the Lower Houses of the G7 Countries and of the European Parliament which take place in Verona, Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada).

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Verona (Italy) - G7 Speakers conference: bilateral meeting with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada)

Arrivals and roundtable at the extraordinary meeting of the Conference of Presidents. EP President Roberta METSOLA and the political group leaders have an exchange of views with Mario DRAGHI, in his capacity as special adviser to the President of the Commission, on the report on the future of European Union competitiveness.

Extraordinary meeting of the Conference of Presidents in presence of Mario DRAGHI, special adviser to the President of the Commission on the future of European Competitiveness: arrivals and roundtable

On the occasion of her official visit to Poland, EP President Roberta METSOLA participates in a questions and answers session in the "The Future of Poland 2024" event, at the University of Warmia and Mazury.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Olsztyn (Poland): questions and answers with Roberta METSOLA, EP President, at "The Future of Poland 2024" event, at the University of Warmia and Mazury

On the occasion of her official visit to Poland, EP President Roberta METSOLA makes a statement during her participation in the "The Future of Poland 2024" event, at the University of Warmia and Mazury.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Olsztyn (Poland): statement by Roberta METSOLA at "The Future of Poland 2024" event, at the University of Warmia and Mazury

On the occasion of her official visit to Poland, EP President Roberta METSOLA participates to the "The Future of Poland 2024" event, at the University of Warmia and Mazury where she makes a statement and participates in a questions and answers session, with Rafal TRZASKOWSKI, Mayor of Warsaw. Roberta METSOLA, EP President talks about her commitment to a strong rule of law in Poland, the priorities of the new Parliament, the Artificial Intelligence Act, the situation in Gaza.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Olsztyn (Poland): extracts from the participation to "The Future of Poland 2024" event at the University of Warmia and Mazury

On the occasion of her official visit to Poland, EP President Roberta METSOLA meets with Donald TUSK, Polish Prime Minister at the building of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister in Warsaw.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Warsaw (Poland): arrival and meeting with Donald TUSK, Polish Prime Minister

With 401 votes in favour, the European Parliament elected Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission in a secret ballot on 18 July. Following the election, Roberta Metsola, EP President, and Ursula von der Leyen hold a press conference in Strasbourg. This will be Ursula von der Leyen’s second term as Commission President. She was first elected by MEPs in July 2019. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Joint press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President-elect of the European Commission

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President-elect of the European Commission, give a joint press conference after the reelection of Mrs VON DER LEYEN, as EC President. The Commission President-elect will now send official letters to member state heads of state or government inviting them to put forward their candidates for European Commissioner posts. Parliament will then organise nominee hearings in the relevant committees after the summer. The full college of Commissioners then needs to be endorsed by Parliament. Extracts from the press conference.

Election of the President of the European Commission: extracts from the joint press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Ursula von der LEYEN, President-elect of the European Commission

Roberta METSOLA, EP President announces the result of the vote of the election of the President of the European Commission: Ursula VON DER LEYEN is reelected President of the European Commission with 401 votes in favour.

Election of the President of the European Commission: announcement of the results of the vote

This news item shows cutaways and illustrations during the vote on Ursula von der Leyen’s nomination for Commission President. The vote by secret paper ballot took place 18/07/2024 at 13h, following the debate.

Election of the President of the European Commission: atmosphere shots from the vote

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, opens the session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, candidate for a second mandate 2024-2029 will present her political priorities and outline her vision and plans as Commission President.

Statement by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, candidate for a second mandate 2024-2029: opening of the session by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

The EP Conference of Presidents meets in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Arrivals, family photo and roundtable with Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Sabine VERHEYEN (Vice-president), Sophie WILMES (Vice-president), Javi LOPEZ (Vice-president), Andrey KOVATCHEV (Quaestor), Pina PICIERNO (Vice-president), Nicolae STEFANUTA (Vice-president), Esteban GONZALEZ PONS (Vice-president), Marc ANGEL (Quaestor), Ewa KOPACZ (Vice-president), Christel SCHALDEMOSE (Vice-president), Kosma ZLOTOWSKI (Quaestor), Martin HOLSIK (Vice-president), Younous OMARJEE (Vice-president), Katarina BARLEY (Vice-president), Antonella SBERNA (Vice-president), Roberts ZILE (Vice-president), Fabienne KELLER (Quaestor), Victor NEGRESCU (Vice-president), Miriam LEXDMANN (Quaestor).

Meeting of the EP Bureau: arrivals, roundtable and family photo

Arrivals and roundtable of the Conference of Presidents (CoP) following the election of the EP President and the Bureau.

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