Photo: Ursula von der Leyen
The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced the intention of the European People's Party (EPP) to form in the new European Parliament after the elections “center” with the military forces, who loom, pro-European and pro-Ukrainian positions.
Speaking to journalists in the European Parliament in the hour of shock of the election results before the European Union, she said that today is a “good day” for the European People's Party.” p>
So, based on the remaining exit poll data, the EPP is going to take the 189th seat from the European Parliament, followed by the Socialists and Democrats from 135 and the “Renew Europe” policy. with 83 places, reports The Guardian.
At the same time, a group of European conservatives and reformists, which includes parties such as the “Italian Brothers” Georgia Melony, according to forecasts, may serve 72 years, and the ultra-right “Identity and Democracy” – 58.
“We won the European elections. This election gave us two messages,” von der Leyen said.
With these words, first of all, the center loses more “for a strong Europe, and this is extremely important for stability.” .
"In other words, the center is trimmed. “It is also true that the extreme left and right were rejecting support, and this is the result of the increase in the importance of parties for the center,” von der Leyen said.
Vona added that I want to continue to work “with those who are pro-European, pro-Ukrainian,” and support the “rule of law.”
Von der Leyen also said that now “the world is falling around us.” .
"The forces in the middle are trying to destabilize our partnership and trying to weaken Europe. Nothing is permissible. These election results show that most Europeans want a strong Europe,” she said.
Prepared by: Serhiy Daga