MEPs elect their President by secret ballot for a renewable two-and-a-half-year term, usually at the start and middle of each five-year term. An absolute majority of valid votes cast is needed in the first three ballots; if nobody wins, a fourth ballot is held between the two leading candidates.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Roberta Metsola | 562 votes — re-elected in the first ballot |
| Irene Montero | 61 votes |
| Votes | 699 MEPs voted; 623 valid votes; majority needed: 312 |
The mid-term election is due in early 2027. Pending: date not announced.
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Sources: EP press release, Jul 16, 2024 · all sources