10/06/2024 02:21 (UTC)

Von der Leyen reaches out to socialists, liberals to form majority in EU parliament

Brussels, Jun 9 (EFE).- European Commission President and European People's Party (EPP) candidate for re-election Ursula Von der Leyen on Sunday reached out to Socialists and Liberals to form a majority in the new European Parliament.

Both groups expressed their willingness to negotiate, as long as they do not give in to the extreme right. (Camera: PABLO GARRAGÓS).

FOOTAGE SHOWS THE HEARINGS IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AFTER THE POLLING STATIONS CLOSED, IN BRUSSELS, BELGIUM.

SOUND BITES: THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION AND CANDIDATE OF THE EUROPEAN PEOPLE'S PARTY (PPE), URSULA VON DER LEYEN; THE CANDIDATE OF THE SOCIALISTS AND DEMOCRATS, NICOLAS SCHMIT FROM LUXEMBOURG; THE HEAD OF THE LIST OF THE GREENS/EUROPEAN FREE ALLIANCE, BAS EICKHOUT; AND THE CANDIDATE OF THE LEFT, WALTER BAIER. (IN ENGLISH).

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Date: 10/06/2024 00:24 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Politics
Politics » Election
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 315 seconds
Reference: 55013827604
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