Antonio Tajani elected new President of the European Parliament

Antonio Tajani, of the EPP Christian Democrat group, has been elected president of the European Parliament.


Mr Tajani defeated his socialist opponent in a day-long series of polls.

Before the first round of voting, the EPP, the largest group in the legislature, and the ALDE liberals, the fourth-largest, announced a coalition that gave Mr Tajani a big early lead over S&D socialist Gianni Pittella.

He maintained the lead through four rounds of voting.

The battle among the two Italians was won by Mr Tajani on a vote of 351-282.
 [belfasttelegraph.co.uk]
17/1/17
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