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Name: 47 years ago today, history was made 🇪🇺 Simone Veil became the first President of the directly e
Uploaded: 2026-07-17T09:00:01.717Z
Channel: European Parliament
Description: 47 years ago today, history was made 🇪🇺 Simone Veil became the first President of the directly elected European Parliament and the first woman to lead an EU institution. A tireless defender of h

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47 years ago today, history was made 🇪🇺 Simone Veil became the first President of the directly elected European Parliament and the first woman to lead an EU institution. A tireless defender of human rights and a pioneering voice for women's rights, she helped shape a Europe built on democracy, dignity and equality. Her legacy continues to inspire us and reminds us that progress begins with those who dare to break barriers.

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