European Parliament President Roberta Metsola was named Woman of the Year at the Women in Legal World conference in Madrid.

Metsola was given the award for her work carried out as EP president, including her involvement in politics to fight against corruption and push for justice as well as her actions in relation to the war in Ukraine.

Metsola expressed words of encouragment to women interested in entering the world of politics, stating that through hard work and commitment, nothing is impossible.

Metsola took to social media to express her gratitude: “Grateful to all those women who came before and opened the door. Now, our challenge is to make it easier for those who come next. Let’s keep the momentum.”

Roberta Metsola was elected President of the EU Parliament in 2022, becoming the third woman to hold the position, with more than 20 men serving in the role since it became a directly elected assembly in 1979.