- Deal to offer Ursula von der Leyen a second time period was voted on final night time
The Italian prime minister has accused European leaders of performing like ‘oligarchs’ after a deal was struck to divvy up the EU’s prime jobs with out her.
Giorgia Meloni, who leads the hard-Proper Brothers of Italy Occasion, stated the deal was a betrayal of the need of the European folks.
It was struck by three essential, broadly centrist teams – the European Individuals’s Occasion, the Socialists and Democrats, and Renew Europe.
The deal, which might make Ursula von der Leyen European Fee president for a second time period, was because of be voted on final night time.
Italian PM Georgia Meloni has accused European leaders of performing like ‘oligarchs’ after a deal was struck to divvy up the EU’s prime jobs with out her
Polish PM Donald Tusk stated that the three teams negotiated ‘to facilitate the method’ and to not ostracise Ms Meloni
However Ms Meloni stated the success of her European Conservatives and Reformists grouping – the EU parliament’s third largest drive following this month’s elections – needs to be mirrored in its management.
Underneath the EU’s treaties, the leaders’ alternative of candidates ought to replicate the outcomes of the election, with the posts shared among the many winners.
Ms Meloni informed the Italian parliament: ‘Some declare residents usually are not mature sufficient to take sure choices and that oligarchy is the one acceptable type of democracy.’
Polish PM Donald Tusk stated that the three teams negotiated ‘to facilitate the method’ and to not ostracise her.
