Simone Veil: the primary girl to steer an EU establishment

47 years ago today, history was made đŸ‡ªđŸ‡º

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.