Roberta METSOLA, EP President, visits the Humbold University (Berlin), and gives a speech on the topic "Relaunch, Reform, Reimagine Europe". This video shows the extracts from her speech and her meeting with university authorities and students.

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METSOLA, Roberta (EPP, MT, EP President)

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Roberta METSOLA, EP President at Humboldt University (Berlin): extracts from her "Relaunch, Reform, Reimagine Europe" speech meeting with university authorities and students

External shots of Humboldt University (Berlin) (2 shots)

Arrival of Roberta METSOLA, EP President at Humboldt University (Berlin) (8 shots)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President signing the Guest Book at Humboldt University (Berlin)  (3shots)

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President We are here today under the darkest of shadows cast by Hamas's brutal terrorist attacks against Israel, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the situation in Armenia and Azerbaijan worrying the region, a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Iran playing with fire all over the Middle East as they try to impose a hardline theocracy on their young women

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, We are facing also huge challenges at home, with people finding it harder to pay their bills at the end of the month. With our liberal democracies under threat, with the need to create new jobs, address climate challenges, and boost sustainable economic growth.

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, Now, the question that we have to ask ourselves is where do we fit in all of this? The world cannot thrive on imbalances. We must reinforce our role in the world by being more strong and more united on the global stage.

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, If we are to grow, if we are to remain a force to be reckoned with, if we are not to stagnate, we cannot be afraid to lead the debate for change, to reform and adapt in this ever changing and increasingly geopolitical world that implies readying the ground for enlargement.

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, The European Parliament has understood this, which is why we were the first institution to call for Ukraine and Moldova to receive EU candidate status last year. This has given these nations a clear European perspective and is serving as a powerful impetus for advancing democratic reforms.

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, I would like to believe that we have drawn on the lessons, from our mistakes, that in this crucial moment of relaunching, reforming and reimagining Europe, the values of peace, justice, freedom and human dignity would remain firmly positioned at the bedrock of everything we have built and everything that we will continue to do. That is what distinguishes us as Europeans.