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‘You have a choice,' says Roberta Metsola ahead of European elections

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, reflects on two and half years in the hot seat, the recent migration pact and explains why voters should go to the ballot box.

Europe Decoded

The 11 moments that defined the European Parliament's term

The European Parliament has closed the last plenary session of its 9th term.

Europe News

Parliament could lift MEP immunity in Russian influence probe: Metsola

The European Parliament is waiting for national authorities to provide intelligence that could lead to stripping MEPs' of their immunity in the so-called Russiagate probe, President Roberta Metsola told Euronews in an interview on Monday.

Europe News

Over 70% of Europeans 'likely' to vote in June elections

More than two-thirds of EU citizens say they are "likely" to vote in the upcoming elections to the European Parliament.

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Europe News

EU Parliament sues Commission over release of frozen funds to Hungary

The European Parliament has made good on its threat and will file a lawsuit against the European Commission over the release of €10.2 billion in frozen funds to Hungary.

Europe News

Pro-EU parties can ward off far-right surge - Metsola

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has told Euronews she is "confident" that mainstream, pro-European political parties can ward off a far-right surge in June's European elections.

Europe News

'No justifiable reason' to keep Bulgaria out of Schengen, says Metsola

Roberta Metsola, the president of the European Parliament, voiced on Wednesday her unconditional support for Bulgaria's bid to join the Schengen Area in anticipation of a high-stakes vote next month.

Europe News

Top EU human rights prize awarded to Mahsa Amini

Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life and Freedom Movement in Iran were on Thursday awarded the European Parliament's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

Israel

Von der Leyen and Metsola arrive in Israel in show of solidarity

The visit to Israel by the presidents of two of the EU's most important institutions comes six days after Hamas carried out its surprise land, sea and air attack in Israel.

World News

Metsola reinforces support for Ukraine as GLOBSEC 2023 gets underway

"Last year we were talking about five days for Putin to take over Kyiv. We're now over 400 days after that" said the head of the European Parliament at the 18th edition of the conference in Bratislava which will be focused on global security.

Moldova

Tens of thousands rally in Moldova to demand EU membership

Around 75,000 people rallied in Moldova's capital in support of their country joining the European Union, as it has become the centre of a struggle between Moscow and the West.

Europe News

EU must 'match expectations' of Ukraine's membership hopes - Metsola

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola spoke to Euronews in Strasbourg on Europe Day.

Europe News

'We cannot go back on deals,' Metsola says amid e-fuels standoff

Germany has blocked the final approval of a legislation that will impose a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions on new cars and vans sold after 2035.

Europe News

MEPs urge Metsola to intervene in standoff with Germany over e-fuels

Germany is demanding an exemption for e-fuels in order to unblock a 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles.

Ukraine

Roberta Metsola praises the "brave people" of Ukraine

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, has met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in what is her second visit to the country since Russia’s invasion

Belgium

Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes emotional appeal for EU membership

Talking at the European Parliament in Brussels, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes emotional appeal for EU membership.

World News

Roberta Metsola meets with Michael D. Higgins in Dublin

The European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met with Irish President Michael D. Higgins in Dublin on Friday, thanking him for Ireland's welcome of Ukrainian refugees.

Europe News

Body probing MEPs' conduct should get more powers & funds: EU watchdog

EU Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly welcomed the proposals unveiled by European Parliament chief Roberta Metsola to crack down on corruption and increase transparency but said that more could be done.

Europe News

European Parliament starts process to waive immunity of two more MEPs

Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino are both members of the Socialists & Democrats Group.

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Metsola vows to review EU laws for undue lobbying

In her first interview with Euronews since the corruption scandal erupted, the European Parliament President promised "immediate" reforms.