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Roberta Metsola

President of the European Parliament, European Parliament

3 articles · 17 January 2025 to 22 October 2025

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Acknowledged the compromise failed to satisfy both sides and pledged to seek a new consensus built from the centre.
Rejected the request for a minute of silence, stating such tributes must be announced at the opening of a plenary session.
Met Schallenberg during his Brussels visit to discuss Austria's political direction.

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European Parliament rejects first omnibus simplification package in surprise vote

MEPs voted 318 to 309 against the compromise on sustainability reporting rules, delaying Ursula von der Leyen's deregulation agenda and exposing fractures in the centrist coalition.

Sofia Marchetti22 October 20257 min read

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European Parliament rejects minute of silence for Charlie Kirk after right-wing push

Roberta Metsola blocked a tribute to the US conservative influencer, citing procedural rules, prompting a heated confrontation in the Strasbourg chamber.

Clara Devereux11 September 20258 min read

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Austria faces far-right chancellor as EU accepts new normal

Herbert Kickl's Freedom Party leads coalition talks after September election victory, threatening to add Vienna to a growing bloc of Moscow-friendly capitals that could paralyse unanimous EU decisions on Ukraine, migration and climate.

Marek Jankowski17 January 20257 min read

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