Roberta Metsola Secures Historic Second Term as European Parliament President
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Roberta Metsola |
| Position | President of the European Parliament |
| Nationality | Maltese |
| Achievement | First woman to secure a second term as President of the European Parliament |
| Vote Count | 562 out of 623 votes in favor |
| Leadership Focus | Supporting Ukraine, asserting EU Parliament's leadership role |
| Key Visits | Visit to Kyiv during the Russia-Ukraine conflict |
| Policy Priorities | Strengthening the rule of law, women's rights, access to safe abortions, |
| advocating for EU Parliament's legislative initiative powers | |
| Political Significance | Continuation of efforts to elevate EU Parliament's profile, uniting centrist parties, championing transparency and accountability reforms |
| Future Directions | Expanding EU by supporting new countries' accession, addressing geopolitical challenges, and promoting human rights |