Esther de Lange, Dutch A Member of the
Sunday she informed her colleagues about the decision.
“Europe is at a crossroads. A strong Parliament can play a key role in deciding where we will go. That is why I have officially submitted my candidature to be the EPP Group’s nominee for President of the The EU’s directly elected legislative body comprised of 705 members. It is involved in policymaking but it does not have the power to propose new legislation. European Parliament“, she says.
In the letter, de Lange says she wants to make sure that the parliament is run effectively with a Presidency that is reachable and available. In addition, she wants a Presidency that is at the service of A Member of the
On Wednesday the EPP will vote on who will be their candidate for the EP Presidency elections. De Lange is up against Roberta Metsola from Malta and Austrian A Member of the
The final vote will be held in January where the The EU’s directly elected legislative body comprised of 705 members. It is involved in policymaking but it does not have the power to propose new legislation. European Parliament will choose from the nominees put forward by the different political groups. Current EP President David Sassoli has already said he wants to stay.