Metsola: an anti-abortionist as presiden • Table.Briefings

Actually, the deal was clear. But David Sassoli would have liked to stay on as President of the European Parliament for more than half of the term. Now he is likely to be succeeded by a woman – whose view of women’s rights is causing some debate.

The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament have declared themselves against a new candidacy of the current President of the Parliament, David Sassoli, and do not want to put forward another candidate of their own for the election, which is due to take place during the plenary session in mid-January.

Metsola: an anti-abortionist as president of the European Parliament?

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