The Latest Breaking News from Roberta Metsola

MEPs side with industry in vote to delay methane rules

EU lawmakers say their position balances climate ambitions with easing supplies – at a time of turmoil in energy security.

Euronews · Oct 22

Spat over Israeli flag removal engulfs the European Parliament on October 7 anniversary

Good morning. It’s Wednesday. On today’s docket: Israel’s Ambassador to France Joshua Zarka responds to mounting controversy over the removal of the Israeli flag at an exhibition in the European Parliament, and the latest on the suspected pneumonic plague outbreak.

Euronews · Oct 7

Apple's Tim Cook praises EU over efforts to protect children online

Apple executive chairman Tim Cook on Tuesday pledged the US giant would protect children online and praised the EU's efforts to ensure minors' safety after a visit to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The Apple chairman met European Parliament President Roberta Metsola earlier on Tuesday as well as EU lawmakers…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Australia and New Zealand could follow Canada into associated EU membership, Metsola tells Euronews

Metsola tells Euronews pitch for “associate membership” with Canada will strengthen cooperation with like-minded countries and incite new ones.

Euronews · Sep 17

EU plan to make Canada an 'associate member' draws Trump’s ire

Good morning. This is Vincenzo Genovese writing from the corridors of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, which are slowly filling up ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s highly-anticipated speech at 11.30.

Euronews · Sep 17

Europe Today: Metsola exclusively on Euronews as Carney addresses EU Parliament amid Trump's tariff threat

EU Parliament boss Roberta Metsola speaks exclusively to Euronews, a day after Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first "associate member" — a plan Trump has threatened with "very serious tariffs." Canadian PM Mark Carney is set to address the EU Parliament today in Strasbourg.

Euronews · Sep 17

Four years after Mahsa Amini's death, rights groups warn Tehran's crackdown persists

Human rights groups said those who directed the violent suppression of the 2022 protests still control Iran's security apparatus, as Kurdish businesses shuttered across her home region and the UN Special Rapporteur said four years of state violence had failed to extinguish the resistance.

Euronews · Sep 16

Metsola pays tribute to ex-EU Commissioner Kallas, after daughter Kaja Kallas announces father's death

“It is with sadness that I must announce that my dear father, Siim Kallas, passed away last night,” posted EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas on Instagram.

Euronews · Aug 22

How the far right is tightening its grip over the EU – from the inside

The centrist coalition that traditionally shaped EU laws is now colluding with MEPs from the AfD and Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, says academic Alberto Alemanno

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

From empty benches to real debate? Metsola's bid to revive the European Parliament

Starting in September, new rules will reshape debates in the hemicycle, with one goal: keep MEPs in their seats and turn a succession of social media clips into genuine political exchanges.

Euronews · Aug 12