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Now playing Next no comment The European Parliament marks 70th anniversary in Strasbourg The prime ministers of Belgium, France and Luxembourg addressed the parliament as part of the ceremony as the three countries are the body's host nations. 23/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News 'We must keep reforming': EU Parliament marks 70th anniversary Roberta Metsola said the parliament was not perfect and must keep reforming but that she was proud of its achievements. 22/11/2022
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Now playing Next Europe News MEP barred from Israel wants EU to hit back with reciprocal measures A European Parliament's delegation to Palestine was cancelled on Monday after Israel said Manu Pineda could not enter the country. 24/05/2022
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Now playing Next Ukraine Metsola promises EU parliament support for Ukraine to join bloc Roberta Metsola told Ukrainian officials that the EU would also help to rebuild cities and towns after the war. 02/04/2022
Now playing Next the global conversation European Parliament president promises solidarity with Ukraine Roberta Metsola told Euronews that “dictators” would not divide the continent, calling for unity in face of attempts to destabilise the European Union. 17/02/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Metsola on abortion: 'My position is the EU Parliament's position' In an interview with Euronews, the newly elected President of the European Parliament vowed to respect the hemicycle's majority opinion on abortion. 18/01/2022
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