Election of the President of Parliament: statement by the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola
Deaf (Sorda)
Eva Libertad
The winner of the 2026 LUX Audience Award has been announced on 14 April in the Hemicycle of the European Parliament in Brussels. Congratulations to the winning film ‘Deaf’ directed by Eva Libertad.
The 2027 edition will be launched on 25 November 2026 in Strasbourg with the announcement of the five nominated films.
LUX Audience Award ceremony, 14 April 2026.
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At the European Council, President Metsola called for a long-term EU budget that matches Europe's ambitions, faster progress on competitiveness and continued momentum for enlargement.
Welcoming the Prime Minister of Portugal Luís Montenegro to the European Parliament, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola expressed Parliament’s solidarity with everyone affected by the natural disasters in Portugal and paid tribute to the bravery and commitment of all emergency workers.
The European Parliament stands strong against the targeting of women by deepfake pornography websites that publish false and altered images of mainly female Members of the European Parliament.
Opening the Plenary Session in Strasbourg, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola said that Parliament welcomes the release of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and calls for all charges to be dropped.
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Friday, October 16, 2026Events of the day
09:15 President Metsola addresses the Trainees Welcome Conference
10:30 President Metsola chairs the Conference of the European Parliament and Gulf Cooperation Council Speakers, of Shura, Representatives, National and Ummah Councils
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Photos of the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola
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