Today, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola addressed the G7 Speakers’ Conference in Berlin. In her speech, she spoke on the necessity to stand up for democracy. “Democracy requires effort, deserves bravery, needs leadership.”

As Europe faces inflation and increasing energy prices, citizens expect strong leadership and decisive decisions. Welcoming the Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin to the European Parliament for a This is Europe debate, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola said that Finland can play a central role in shaping the future of a more resilient, more united, Europe.

Commemorating the European Parliament's 70 years since its first meeting, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola addressed the Plenary Session in Strasbourg. In her speech, she said that today, more than ever, it is important to uphold the democratic voice of citizens and the democratic European values that the European Parliament stands for.

"This is Europe’s moment. We can be more - together." Ahead of the State of the European Union debate, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, in an opinion piece published across the 27 Member States of the European Union, appealed for unity. "Once again, Europe is being tested. Once again Europe must respond. Once again we will need to work together. Once again, Europe must adapt. And once again the European Parliament stands ready to play its part."