Iratxe García wants to continue leading • Table.Briefings

Iratxe García Pérez is considered a confidante of Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

Since the election, Italy has had the largest social democratic group in the European Parliament. Nevertheless, the incumbent from Spain wants to continue in her role. She already has a plan for the hearing of the Commission President.

The current group leader Iratxe García Pérez wants to continue to lead the S&D Group in the European Parliament in the new legislative period. The Spanish socialist declared her candidacy in a letter to MEPs on Thursday. So far, no opposing candidates are foreseeable, according to group circles.

Iratxe García wants to continue leading the S&D Group

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