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Heads of state and government discuss new EU leadership

by AI | 17.Jun 2024 | Europe in brief AI

The European elections are over – now the heads of state and government are negotiating the most important posts in the EU.

The flags of the European Union are waving in the wind in front of the Europa Building. Photo: Arne Immanuel Bänsch/dpa

Brussels – The heads of state and government of the European Union will meet this Monday (18:00) in Brussels for a special summit to discuss the future top personnel of the EU. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hopes for support for a second term after the success of the center-right alliance EPP in the European elections.

The future chairman of the European Council and the post of EU foreign affairs representative are also likely to be negotiated. The former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa is currently considered a possible candidate for the post of Council President. The Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is being discussed as the new EU foreign affairs representative.

The heads of state and government will meet again the following week (27.06 to 28.06.2024), this time for a regular summit. Ideally, by then the personnel planning will be under wraps and only needs to be formally confirmed. If not, the heads of state and government are likely to continue discussing the top posts. (June 16)