EP President Metsola awards the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to María Corina Machado, the leader of Venezuela’s democratic forces, and Edmundo González Urrutia, the President-elect of Venezuela. Press conference with EP President Metsola and the laureates takes place after the ceremony, Ahead of the ceremony.

Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought 2024 (T)

Award of the 2024 Sakharov prize

On the occasion of the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, Ana Corina Sosa (daughter and representative of María Corina Machado, the 2024 laureate), give a statement on the current situation in Venezuela and the significance of the Sakharov Prize. The award is presented to María Corina Machado and President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia in recognition of their efforts to restore freedom and democracy in Venezuela. In their pursuit of a fair, free, and peaceful transition of power, they have unwaveringly championed the values that millions of Venezuelans, as well as the European Parliament, hold dear: justice, democracy, and the rule of law.

Award of the 2024 Sakharov Prize: statement by Ana Corina Sosa (daughter and representative of María Corina Machado), Sakharov Prize 2024 laureate

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, María Corina MACHADO, leader of the democratic forces in Venezuela, Edmundo GONZALEZ URRUTIA, Venezuelan President-elect and the Venezuelan opposition movement, Sakharov Prize 2024 laureate hold a press conference .

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, María Corina MACHADO, leader of the democratic forces in Venezuela, Edmundo GONZALEZ URRUTIA, Venezuelan President-elect and the Venezuelan opposition movement, Sakharov Prize 2024 laureate

EP Plenary session - Ceremony of the 2024 Sakharov Prize

EP President Metsola awards the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to María Corina Machado, the leader of Venezuela’s democratic forces, and Edmundo González Urrutia, the President-elect of Venezuela. Ambience shots from the chamber prior to the ceremony. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Ceremony of the 2024 Sakharov Prize: Ambience shots from the chamber prior to the ceremony

EP President Metsola awards the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to María Corina Machado, the leader of Venezuela’s democratic forces, and Edmundo González Urrutia, the President-elect of Venezuela. Statements by María Corina MACHADO, leader of the democratic forces in Venezuela, Edmundo GONZALEZ URRUTIA, Venezuelan President-elect and the Venezuelan opposition movement Sakharov Prize 2024 laureate. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Ceremony of the 2024 Sakharov Prize: Statements by María Corina MACHADO, leader of the democratic forces in Venezuela, Edmundo GONZALEZ URRUTIA, Venezuelan President-elect and the Venezuelan opposition movement, Sakharov Prize 2024 laureate

EP President Metsola awards the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to María Corina Machado, the leader of Venezuela’s democratic forces, and Edmundo González Urrutia, the President-elect of Venezuela. Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Ceremony of the 2024 Sakharov Prize: Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

EP President Metsola awards the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to María Corina Machado, the leader of Venezuela’s democratic forces, and Edmundo González Urrutia, the President-elect of Venezuela. Ceremony and hand over of the prize

Ceremony of the 2024 Sakharov Prize: Ceremony and hand over of the prize

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, meets with Edmundo GONZÁLEZ URRUTIA, Venezuelan President-elect, Sakharov Prize 2024 laureate and Ana Corina SOSA (daughter and representative of María CORINA MACHADO), Sakharov Prize 2024 laureate, followed by the Sakharov 2024 Prize ceremony. This news item shows extracts from the meeting between President Metsola and Sakharov 2024 laureates; and extracts from the ceremony of the Sakharov Prize 2024.

Award of the 2024 Sakharov Prize: meeting between Roberta METSOLA, EP President and the laureates and extracts from the ceremony

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

This infoclip shows images of Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela, highlighting several historic landmarks, including the National Electoral Council (CNE), the Federal Legislative Palace, the National Assembly, and the Caracas City Council. The footage also captures street views of Avenue México and Avenue Bolívar, with scenes of citizens walking, newspaper stands, and the neighborhood of Petare. The European Parliament awards María Corina Machado, the leader of Venezuela’s democratic forces, and President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

Infoclip: Caracas (Venezuela) - Sakharov Prize 2024 laureate

This infoclip shows images of María Corina Machado, leader of Venezuela's democratic forces, and President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia during the election campaign in Venezuela. It also highlights scenes of protests against police violence, with demonstrators holding candles and posters in honor of the victims. The European Parliament awards the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia, with its EUR 50 000 endowment, at a formal plenary sitting in Strasbourg in December.

Infoclip: María Corina MACHADO, leader of the democratic forces in Venezuela, Edmundo GONZALEZ URRUTIA, Venezuelan President-elect and the Venezuelan opposition movement Sakharov Prize 2024 laureate

AFET DEVE DROI  joint Committee meeting with Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought 2024 laureates

Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought 2024 - Interviews with laureates

Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought Award Ceremony

On the occasion of the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, Edmundo González Urrutia, Venezuelan President-elect, Sakharov Prize 2024 laureate, give a statement on the current situation in Venezuela and the significance of the Sakharov Prize. The award is presented to María Corina Machado and President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia in recognition of their efforts to restore freedom and democracy in Venezuela. In their pursuit of a fair, free, and peaceful transition of power, they have unwaveringly championed the values that millions of Venezuelans, as well as the European Parliament, hold dear: justice, democracy, and the rule of law.

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