The Italian Chamber of Deputies will host the 22nd Meeting of the Presidents of the Lower Houses of the G7 Countries and the European Parliament in Verona from 5 to 7 September 2024. This high-level event will focus on critical global issues such as security, development, and the digital transition. Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, will deliver an opening address, contributing to discussions aimed at fostering international cooperation. The meeting will conclude with the adoption of a final Declaration, highlighting the shared commitments of the G7 nations.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates in the G7 Speakers' Meeting

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visits Ukraine on 9 May 2024, on the occasion of Europe Day. The aim of her visit is to show the European Parliament’s continued support and commitment to Ukraine and its European path. During her visit, President Metsola meets with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, addresses the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and meets its Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk, as well as meets and discusses with young Ukrainians. Presidents Zelenskyy and Metsola speak to the press present after their meeting.

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President in Kyiv (Ukraine) for Europe Day

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada) in occasion of Stefanchuk's official visit to the European Parliament in Brussels. The day long visits includes the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding between  the European Parliament and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on joint framework for parliamentary democracy support  in view of Ukraine’s recovery and EU accession process and a planting ceremony. The chosen plant is a Kalyna guelder-rose, a symbol of Ukraine, to mark the European Parliament's support and solidarity with Ukraine. The Kalyna guelder-rose will be a token of our five-year mandate in the European Parliament, marking the organization's contribution to regional peace, democracy and prosperity.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada)

Extraordinary meeting of the Conference of Committee Chairs - Second Inter-Committee Meeting of the European Parliament and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

Ceremony commemorating the third anniversary of the liberation in Bucha (Ukraine) and Bucha Summit

EP Plenary session - Formal sitting with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada

Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Leaders of the Political Groups meet with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

Roberta METSOLA, EP President and MEP meet with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

Christel SCHALDEMOSE, EP Vice-President welcomes Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day - Receiving the Honorary Doctorate from the Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day - Address to the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada)

EP Vice President, Martin Hojsík, represents European Parliament’s President Roberta Metsola at the Bucha Summit, a conference of speakers and heads of delegations of national parliaments of European countries and the European Parliament organised three years after the liberation of Bucha from Russian troops. Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of the Ukrainian chairs the summit. Parliament Speakers and the Heads of delegations of national parliaments of Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom and the European Parliament were in Kyiv on Monday, 31 March 2025, to commemorate the victims of the Bucha tragedy. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Olena Zelenska, Ukrainian First Lady, participate in the commemoration as well.

Ceremony commemorating the third anniversary of the liberation of Bucha (Ukraine) and Bucha Summit with the participation of Martin HOJSÍK, Vice President of the European Parliament

Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Ukranian Parliament) speaks in front of the European Parliament. To mark the three years of Russia’s war of aggression, Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada is invited to address to the plenary in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Formal sitting with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada: Address by Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Ukranian Parliament)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President opens the Formal sitting with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada. To mark the three years of Russia’s war of aggression, Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada is invited to address to the plenary in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Formal sitting with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada: Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

To mark the three years of Russia’s war of aggression, Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada is invited to address to the plenary in Strasbourg. He thanks MEPs for their support, reminds the chamber that the war is very close to Brussels and Strasbourg, and that Ukraine is relentlessly looking at its European future. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Formal sitting with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada: extracts from the address to the plenary

Prior to the formal sitting, Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada meets with Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and with the EP group leaders.

Formal sitting with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada: arrival, meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meeting with the EP group leaders

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 works 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. Opening address by Ruslan STEFANCHUK, President of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.

G7 Speakers conference in Verona (Italy): opening address by Ruslan STEFANCHUK, President of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

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

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)

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