2024-06-10 13:34:33
In keeping with these forecasts, the EPP could have 184 out of 720 seats within the new convocation of the European Parliament.
Socialists (S&D) gained 139 seats, and liberals (“Renew Europe”) – 80 seats.
Subsequently, a complete of 403 seats are predicted for the EPP, socialists and liberals within the new EP convocation.
This will increase the possibilities of EPP politician Ursula von der Leyen to retain the place of President of the European Fee.
In a speech on the evening after the election, Leyen promised to work with the center-left and liberals, who’ve beforehand expressed assist for her to stay in workplace for a second time period.
“This platform has labored nicely. It has been constructive, it has been efficient,” Leyen stated.
She additionally emphasised that, along with different mainstream events, she needs to “construct a rampart in opposition to extremes from the left and from the proper.”
“We’ll cease them,” Leyen promised.
The nationwide conservative events, united within the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) faction, gained 73 seats, whereas the right-wing events working within the “Identification and Democracy” (ID) faction gained 58 mandates, in response to forecasts.
53 seats are anticipated for the Greens, and 36 seats for the left-wing extremists (GUE/NLG).
The gathering of votes continues, so the distribution of seats should still change barely.
2024-06-10 13:34:33