Roberta Metsola Re-Elected as EU Parliament President, Cementing Historic Second Term

Roberta Metsola secured a second term as president of the European Parliament, becoming the first woman to achieve this milestone. Metsola, a Maltese lawmaker, won broad backing from EU lawmakers. She has been recognized for her strong support for Ukraine and efforts to enhance the EU assembly's profile.

Roberta Metsola has secured another term as president of the European Parliament, making history as the first woman to serve two terms in this role. Metsola, a Maltese lawmaker, received an overwhelming majority of votes from EU lawmakers.

Addressing the Parliament, she emphasized the need for continued support for Ukraine and the crucial role of the EU assembly in legislative processes and governance. Currently, only the European Commission has the power to propose new EU legislation.

Metsola's first tenure was marked by her steadfast support for Ukraine's EU membership bid and her efforts to improve the parliament's reputation following the Qatargate scandal. She has been praised for her ability to unite centrist parties and her commitment to represent the EU’s stance on women's reproductive rights despite facing criticism for her previous anti-abortion stance in Malta.