Roberta Metsola
President of the European Parliament since 2022 (born 1979)
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At a time of rising global antisemitism, we owe it to Europe’s Jewish community to ensure that when they look to us, they see that this is their house too,
- Metsola saidPolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/eu…
- Metsola, in her statement, went on to warnLe Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…
A member of this house was filmed apparently damaging an exhibition commemorating the victims of the terrorist attack in Israel on October 7,
- Metsola said in a statement on the incidentLe Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…
- Metsola saidArutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…
We take this extremely seriously,
- Metsola saidPolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/eu…
I mean, look, I spoke to her but it is not traditional that she will stay the day after,
- Metsola said TuesdayPolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/ursula…
There will definitely be… a reflection on climate,
- Metsola said in an interview with several media outlets TuesdayPolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/disastrous…
A stronger presence that facilitates parliamentary exchanges across the Atlantic, with a regional remit reaching as far as the Arctic,
- Metsola wrote on social media after a meeting of the Parliament leadership at which they backed the initiativePolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/european…
Earlier
French MEP removes Israeli flag in protest against Gaza genocide
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/66…France’s Foreign Minister on Tuesday addressed an incident in which Hassan removed an Israeli flag from an exhibition commemorating the victims of the October 7 massacre, calling for serious disciplinary measures to be considered against her
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Carney turns to Europe for deeper economic and security ties amid US trade spat
The News Internationalthenews.com.pk/latest/1416394…Canada looks beyond America with plans for ‘unique alliance’ with EU
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…EU chief to lay out priorities and vision for tackling the bloc's challenges in major speech
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/ursula…European Parliament president expects global warming to feature heavily in Wednesday’s State of the Union address
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/disastrous…EU Parliament to open office in Canada
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/european…Emma Bonino, Italy’s activist commissioner, dies at 78
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/emma…Bonino was famed for pushing for change against the objections of the Vatican
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Merz unites EU budget-cutters as Costa gropes for deal
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/friedrich…Europeans embrace EU amid growing gloom about world, survey finds
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/europeans…Close Major’s challenge to Burnham: ‘Britain must rejoin the EU single market in five years’
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…Manx government to consult on social media ban
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…In a joint conference in Dublin Castle following a daylong visit by the Maltese politician to Dublin — in advance of Ireland taking over the presidency of the union from July 1st — both leaders were asked if the European Union was not doing enough to impose bans such as those already in place in Australia and the UK
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/politics/2026…Magyar and Metsola discuss EU dropping rule of law procedure against Hungary
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/peter…The document incorporated some of 55 proposed amendments and expanded criticism of developments inside Türkiye alongside longstanding concerns over democracy, judicial independence and human rights
Hürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye/…Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air and Jet2 passengers face new EU travel rules
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/travel/europe…Merkel urges EU to 'keep regulating' social media, AI
The Korea Timeskoreatimes.co.kr/world/2026051…The last time Angela Merkel and Bono shared top billing, at the G8 meeting in a German Baltic Sea resort in 2007, it didn’t end well
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/world/europe…Liberals open to a third term for Metsola at helm of EU Parliament
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/renew…Starmer's Brexit betrayal set to backfire as EU tries to bully PM to scrap red lines
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/politics…Farage hails ‘historic’ night for Reform UK in local elections
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/busines…Battle lines drawn over EU's next big budget
Japan Todayjapantoday.com/category/world…So while talks on the 2028-2034 common cashpot stepped up a gear in Cyprus, there is still a very long way to go — and a lot to settle if, as many governments say they hope, they are to land a deal by the end of the year
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/europe…From Auschwitz, Holocaust survivor issues urgent warning over rising antisemitism in Canada
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/world/from…More than 100 Jewish leaders, senior political figures, and diplomats from across the continent took part in the conference
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/42…Arab Parliament President renews condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting several Arab countries
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/uae/arab…More than 100 Jewish leaders, senior political figures, and diplomats from across the continent took part in the conference
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/42…Israel reprimands Spain's top diplomat over the blowing up of Netanyahu effigy in latest rift
Haaretzhaaretz.com/world/news…Last week, an incident in Lebanon involving Israeli warning shots towards a UN convoy of Spanish and Italian peacekeeping soldiers added to already heightened tensions between the countries
The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…EU envoys in Israel honor Holocaust victims, warn of antisemitism
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/42…Last week, an incident in Lebanon involving Israeli warning shots towards a UN convoy of Spanish and Italian peacekeeping soldiers added to already heightened tensions between the countries
The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…European stocks open higher as attention turns to the Fed
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/03…The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.1 percent to 46,993.26
XinhuaNetenglish.news.cn/20260318/e35b4…UK's FTSE 100 rises on energy, banks boost as investors await BoE decision
Reutersreuters.com/world/uk…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
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/busines…Angela Merkel and Bono named in EU’s first honours list
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/world/news…Among those awarded the second-highest honor were Moldovan President Maia Sandu, the Vatican’s Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, and former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/vlodymyr…Europe must prepare now for the Tehran regime's fall in Iran
Euronewseuronews.com/2026/03…Supporters of diplomacy and international law pinned their hopes on the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Oman and Switzerland, though few truly believed they were anything more than a smokescreen
Foreign Policyforeignpolicy.com/2026/03…Iranian strikes hit targets in Bahrain
Financial Timesft.com/content/d6573fe5…Footage circulating on social media appears to show the moment a missile fell near a residential area in Doha
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/video…Iranian missile hit US Navy base in Bahrain amid Middle East tensions
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Iran-aligned Iraqi militia group vows to target US bases
Financial Timesft.com/content/99dc6f92…Don’t meddle in our elections, EU’s Metsola tells Trump’s MAGA warriors
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/eu…They have begun to rearm after spending too long reaping the dividends of the end of the Cold War
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/opinion…Royal Navy on high alert as Putin shadow fleet risks English Channel 'confrontation'
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/world…Russia uses its shadow fleet to export large quantities of crude oil despite Western sanctions
Sky Newsnews.sky.com/story/eu…Iran’s Araghchi slams European powers for ‘irrelevance’ in nuclear talks
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…At this year's Munich Security Conference, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has urged European leaders to help Iranians topple the Islamist regime
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/msc…Massive demonstrations held to oppose Iran's government
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…Hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in rallies around the world to show their solidarity with anti-government demonstrators in Iran whose continued protests have been met with brutal and deadly repression
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Nigel Farage tries to fix his Russia problem
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/nigel…Keir Starmer and Labour accused of EU plot to reverse Brexit
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/politics…Minister shuts down David Lammy over joining EU customs union
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…Trump ramps up pressure on Iran by deploying aircraft carrier and threatening strikes
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…The interaction comes amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, which have sharply deteriorated following a stern warning from US President Donald Trump to Tehran over stalled nuclear negotiations
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/india/news…NATO's rebel leaders revolt over EU's energy war on Russia as gas pipelines go dark across Europe
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/nato…EU countries on Monday gave their final approval to ban Russian gas imports by late 2027, which Slovakia and Hungary both opposed
Reutersreuters.com/business/energy…Greenland galvanizes Europe to confront new US reality
Reutersreuters.com/business/davos…Trump deciding to wind back on tariffs on countries opposed his takeover of Greenland reduced the pressure at a hastily arranged summit of EU leaders
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/eu…EU aims for ‘stabilisation’ of trade relations with US after Greenland crisis
Financial Timesft.com/content/2a2911a4…As summit begins in Brussels, governments don’t want week of rancor to obstruct pact coming into effect
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/eu…EU likely to unfreeze US trade deal as Trump softens tone on Greenland
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…An emergency EU summit was hastily convened earlier this week after the US president announced he would impose 10% tariffs on eight European nations that defended Greenland, an autonomous territory that is part of Denmark
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…America’s hunger for Greenland is tearing NATO apart
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…EU readies retaliation for Trump’s Greenland threat
Financial Timesft.com/content/773780bb…EU to propose new sanctions against Iran as protest death toll soars
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/42…Metsola, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin are among those who want Brussels to escalate sanctions against Tehran
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/european…European leaders vow to hit Iran with sanctions after regime kills protesters
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/european…German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has dubbed Iran's suppression of protests as 'brutal and disproportionate.' A government spokesperson in Berlin backed taking one step at a time, but many in Germany want faster action
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/germany…European Parliament bars Iranian diplomats from entering its premises
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/65…The decision comes amid rising international concern over Iran’s crackdown on protests
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/europe…Street protests grow in Iran as the country faces an internet blackout
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/video/newsfeed…Iranian state media breaks silence on protests as internet and phone access is restricted amid widening unrest
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/world…