Following her re-election as President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen will hold a press briefing NOW with EP President Roberta Metsola
This morning, Ursula von der Leyen outlined her priorities if re-elected Commission President, followed by reactions from MEPs. The vote by secret paper ballot will begin at 13.00.
With Russia’s war against Ukraine raging on, Parliament reconfirmed on Wednesday its view that the EU must continue to support Kyiv for as long as it takes until victory. Committee on Foreign Affairs
On Wednesday, MEPs approved the proposal on the number of members in Parliament’s 20 committees and four sub-committees, as well as its 48 standing delegations.
Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on Parliament’s 16-19 July constitutive session, this Friday 12th July at 11.00.
“Competitiveness, security & defence, and social equality are clear electoral messages for the EU’s programme”, said EP President Roberta Metsola to the European Council.
EP President Metsola emphasised the strongest commitment of the Parliament to ensuring the smooth running of the process leading to the election of the next Commission President.
Updated projection for the composition of the new Parliament based on final and provisional results in 26 countries and pre-electoral data for one (as of 11.38).