In a few days, MEPs will elect a new president of the European Parliament, the top post in the only EU institution elected by direct suffrage.
The election will be marked by the untimely passing of David Sassoli, a president who steered the parliament through an extremely complex and challenging period. During his term in office, he showed that it was possible to reach agreements through Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe
Sira Rego MEP is The Left's candidate for president of the European Parliament.
Sira Rego MEP is The Left's candidate for president of the European Parliament.