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Metsola Poised for Historic Third EP Presidency

8/7/2026

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  • 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.