Antonio Tajani (EPP, IT) won Parliament’s presidential election with 351 votes in a final face-off with Gianni Pittella (S&D, IT), who secured 282 votes.
Outcome of the fourth ballot
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Antonio Tajani (EPP, IT) 351
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Gianni Pittella (S&D, IT) 282
Valid votes cast: 633
Abstentions: 80
Total votes cast: 713
No candidate won the required absolute majority of valid votes cast in the first three rounds of voting in Parliament’s presidential election on Tuesday. [...]
Candidates’ presentations before the vote
The election of a new European Parliament President began with three-minute speeches by the six candidates, outlining their ideas on how to lead the chamber over the next two and half years. Guy Verhofstadt (ALDE) withdrew his candidature before the vote. MEPs then proceeded to cast their votes in the first round.
To view the video, click on the candidate’s name.
Gianni Pittella (S&D, IT)
Antonio Tajani (EPP, IT)
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