Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, has been named the 2025 laureate of the Timi\u0219oara Award for European Values, an honor established by the Municipality of Timi\u0219oara, western Romania. She will receive the award during a gala ceremony on May 22.<\/p>\n
The jury, composed of prominent Romanian professionals from various fields, recognized Metsola for her strong leadership and clear vision of a united and resilient Europe, according to the official announcement. The selection highlights her role in mobilizing European support for Ukraine following the Russian invasion, backing both humanitarian and military assistance measures, as well as her continued advocacy for the European integration of Moldova and Ukraine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The jury also praised Metsola’s unwavering support for Romania\u2019s Schengen accession, consistently stating that the country belongs in the EU\u2019s free movement zone.<\/p>\n
\u201cI thank the president of the European Parliament for accepting Timi\u0219oara\u2019s award. It\u2019s a recognition of her firm stance in defending and promoting European values,\u201d said Dominic Fritz, mayor of Timi\u0219oara and member of the award jury.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe was among the first to rally European support when Russia invaded Ukraine and has fought for Romania\u2019s rightful place in Schengen. She represents a new generation of European politicians who believe in the European project and rebuild public trust in democracy and institutions every day. We look forward to welcoming her in Timi\u0219oara to celebrate Europe together,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The Timi\u0219oara Award for European Values was created to honor internationally recognized figures who promote or defend European values within and beyond the EU, through determination, courage, and creativity. It comes with a EUR 30,000 prize.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The first recipient of the award was president Maia Sandu of Moldova, who attended the ceremony in Timi\u0219oara last year.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s jury includes Iulia Motoc, judge at the International Criminal Court; Cristian M\u0103celaru, music director of the Orchestre National de France; Simona Miculescu, ambassador and president of the UNESCO General Conference; filmmaker Anca Miruna L\u0103z\u0103rescu; writer and literary critic Adriana Babe\u021bi; and mayor Dominic Fritz.<\/p>\n\n
irina.marica@romania-insider.com<\/p>\n
(Photo source: Facebook\/Dominic Fritz)<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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