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Story summary
- Roberta Metsola (European People’s Party) is poised to become the first European Parliament President to win a third term after a broad July 2024 majority.
- The secret ballot demands a majority in three rounds, with a run-off if none is reached.
- The European People’s Party can ally with groups to secure Metsola’s re-election.
- The Socialists & Democrats may back Metsola for committee concessions or nominate German MEP Katarina Barley.
