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David Sassoli elected president of the European Parliament

He's got 345 votes at the second voting

The former RAI journalist and Euro MP of Democratic Party David Sassoli was elected to the presidency of the European Parliament. He was elected at the second vote with 345 votes against the necessary majority of 334 votes and will succeed to Antonio Tajani. "All of you will understand my excitement at this moment in assuming the presidency of the EU Parliament. I thank President Tajani for the work...

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Brussels, Belgium, 07/03/2019 12:32
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