Watch: ‘A Parliament Less About Ticking Boxes And More About Common Sense’ – Metsola’s Opening Speech
The Presidential Election sitting is officially open and Roberta Metsola has opened it with an empowering speech.
Metsola will be vying for a second year in the coveted role against Spain’s Irene Montero who followed with a speech calling for peace, feminism, and climate protection.
The voting will be done in three rounds and in the case that there’s a tie – meaning neither candidate wins the absolute majority – the seat will go to the eldest contender; in this case, it’s Metsola.
Metsola opened the sitting with a speech where she asked for peoples’ votes and vowed that she will continue working to ensure that this parliament will be the “legisltaive and political powerhouse that we want it to be.”
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“To me, Europe is worth fighting for.”
The crux of her speech was that she wants to fight for a more empowered parliament We cannot accept that our role as parliamentarians is diluted, parliametarism must be strengthened,” she continued.
She stated that members must be empowered, they must be the ones to say when proposals are too much or not enough. “This must be a parliament of debate, of respect, a house where we can discuss and argue our corner.”
“A parliament where red tape and unnecessary bureaucracy is cut – where we’re less about ticking boxes and more about common sense.”
“I will never shy away from taking the difficult decisions. My door is always open.”
“I am proud to stand here today and if you choose to lend me your trust, I will not let you down,” she concluded.
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