The Latest Breaking News from Roberta Metsola

Stocks and pound rise as US rate call approaches

The FTSE 100 index closed up 85.91 points, 0.8% at 10,403.60 and the FTSE 250 was up 158.43 points, 0.7%, at 22,180.90.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

Fact check: Did the EU bypass Hungary's veto on Ukraine’s €90 billion loan?

On 24 February, the European Parliament announced that it had signed off on a €90 billion loan to support Ukraine. On social media, some users claimed this showed Brussels had overridden Hungary’s opposition to the loan. However, this is only one part of the legislative process.

Euronews · Feb 27

Exclusive: European Parliament rejects minute of silence for killed French far-right activist

The death of Quentin Deranque has provoked intense political reactions in France and abroad, only weeks before local elections in which both the far left and the far right are expected to make substantial gains.

Euronews · Feb 23

'The myths of Cyprus': Strasbourg exhibition delves deep into forms of cultural identity

Eight well-known myths are explored in 'The myths of Cyprus' a new exhibition at the European Parliament in Strasbourg which sets out to show how culture can act as a common language to unite Europeans.

Euronews · Jan 21

Newsletter: Metsola predicts Iranian regime collapse; US to host Danish, Greenlandic officials

Also in this newsletter: Trump's Greenland annexation threats loom large as NATO's North Atlantic Council meets, and former EU trade boss Pascal Lamy warns that delaying approval of EU-US trade deal could jeopardise Trump's support for Ukraine.

Euronews · Jan 14

Exclusive: EU Parliament boss calls for swift action against Iranian regime 'on its last legs'

In an interview with Euronews' flagship show Europe Today, European Parliament President Metsola said the EU should not wait for Trump to take swift actions against the Iranian regime - from sanctions to designating the Revolutionary Guard as terrorists. "The regime is on its last legs."

Euronews · Jan 14

European Parliament bans Iranian diplomats to avoid 'legitimising the regime'

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced the decision as governments around the world condemned a deadly crackdown on protesters.

Euronews · Jan 12

EU rejects violence against protesters in Iran, backs 'legitimate aspiration' for change

The crackdown on protesters in Iran has prompted an outcry among European leaders, with High Representative Kaja Kallas denouncing Tehran for its "disproportionate" and "heavy-handed" response.

Euronews · Jan 9

Greek farmers block border crossings in escalating dispute over delayed EU subsidies

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the government is open to dialogue with the farmers but cautioned against disruptive protest action.

Euronews · Dec 3, 2025

Baby or ballot? Pregnant members of the European Parliament won’t have to choose anymore

A vast majority of MEPs approve proxy voting for pregnant legislators – but fathers are excluded to appease conservatives.

Euronews · Nov 16, 2025