Simone Veil: a life dedicated to peace and hope

“It is with great emotion that I have learned that Simone Veil has passed away. I wish to pay tribute to this major figure in European politics whose countless campaigns in France and in the European Parliament pushed citizens’ rights forward”, declared Franck Proust MEP, Head of the French Delegation of the EPP Group in the European Parliament.

“A Holocaust survivor, former Minister and first female President of the European Parliament, Simone Veil left her mark on European history. Her path is an example to be followed by all Europeans. Her memory and legacy must be considered as sources of inspiration for the next generations”, added Manfred Weber MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group in the European Parliament.

“Today, the European Union is mourning the death of one of its most emblematic figures. Simone Veil was an activist for European ideas, a symbol of peace and hope. We will be forever grateful”, concluded Weber and Proust.