Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, gives her tribute to to Karel SCHWARZENBERG, former Czech Minister for Foreign Affairs. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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METSOLA, Roberta (EPP, MT, EP President)

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Tribute by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Karel SCHWARZENBERG, former Czech Minister for Foreign Affairs

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Dear colleagues, it is also my sad duty to inform you of the death of Karel Schwarzenberg, a great European and a brilliant Czech statesman. Karel Schwarzenberg needs no introduction. As twice foreign Minister of a post-Cold War, Czech Republic and one of former President V&aacute;clav Havel.

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President, He dedicated his life to public service and to bridging political divides. His work was central in building a new democratic foundation for modern day Czech Republic. His legacy is one of endless struggle for peace, the construction of Europe and the democratic values that underpin our way of life. And for that he will always be remembered.