The Speaker of the House of Representatives Ms Anita Demetriou participated today in an online meeting hosted by the Swedish Parliament on the occasion of the launch of the parliamentary dimension of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU). The meeting, chaired by the President of the Swedish Parliament, Mr Andreas Norlén, was attended by Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the parliaments of EU Member States and the First Vice-President of the European Parliament.
In her intervention, the President of the Parliament congratulated Mr Norlén on the priorities set by the Swedish Presidency on key issues of concern to the EU and noted that the priorities set reflect the ultimate goal of addressing the multiple challenges facing the EU on the basis of the unity and solidarity of the Union.
The President of the Parliament noted that in difficult times such as the ones we are currently experiencing, it is extremely important for parliaments, with a sense of responsibility and solidarity, to send the right messages. Mrs Demetriou stressed that the House of Representatives will be supportive of all initiatives and actions related to the priorities of the Swedish Presidency and, above all, efforts to defend common European principles and values.
(Text as sent by the House of Representatives)
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