Roberta Metsola: Elected President of European Parliament

Roberta Metsola, the first woman to secure a second term in the European Parliament, has been re-elected with 562 out of 623 votes in her favor.

Re-election and Significance

Roberta Metsola re-elected as President of European Parliament
First woman to secure a second term in EU assembly's history
Overwhelming support: 562 out of 623 votes in her favor
Largest margin of victory for a European Parliament president
Represents the centre-right European People's Party
Re-election underscores commitment to inclusive politics

Rober Metsola Background and Career

Born in Malta in 1979
Member of European Parliament since 2013
Elected First Vice-President in November 2020
Became acting Speaker after David Sassoli's death in January 2022
Elected Speaker for second half of ninth term on January 18, 2022
Third woman to hold this position, following Simone Veil and Nicole Fontaine
Known for strong support of Ukraine and its EU aspirations

Vision and Policy Priorities

Emphasis on unity and inclusiveness to counter societal polarization
Call for collective stand against political violence and divisions
Focus on strengthening the rule of law
Advocacy for women's rights, including access to safe abortions
Seeking greater legislative powers for Parliament to initiate EU laws
Support for EU expansion and new countries' accession
Commitment to maintaining robust stance on geopolitical challenges
Championing reforms in transparency and accountability

Impact and Future Directions

Elevating EU Parliament's profile and restoring integrity post-scandals
Uniting centrist parties and fostering cooperation
Influencing EU legislative processes and international relations
Continuing support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia
Early visit to Kyiv demonstrated commitment to EU values and solidarity
Aims to expand EU while addressing internal challenges
Focus on human rights within the European Union
Received congratulations from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

About European Parliament

The European Parliament (EP) is one of the three European Union's legislative body.
Consisting of 720 members (MEPs) elected every five years by the European Union citizens.
EP's president is the body's speaker and presides over the multi-party chamber

EP's main functions include -

Adopting and amending legislation on an equal footing with the Council of the EU.
Supervising the functioning of all EU institutions, bodies, and organisms.

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