European
Parliament President Roberta Metsola is reportedly eyeing an unprecedented
third consecutive 2.5-year term. This potential move could breach a traditional
power-sharing agreement between the European People's Party (EPP) and the
Socialists & Democrats (S&D) to hand the presidency over to the S&D
in 2027.
Background
and Context
- The Deal: Major political groups
traditionally split the five-year legislative term, alternating control of
the European Parliament presidency halfway.
- First Terms: Metsola initially took office
in early 2022 and won a resounding re-election in July 2024 for the first
half of the 10th parliamentary term running until 2027.
- Historic Precedent: If she pursues and secures a
third term, she will become the first person in history to serve three
terms as head of the EU parliament.
Political
Friction
- Socialist Pushback: Center-left leaders and
Socialist MEPs insist that the EPP must honor the post-2024 election
arrangement assigning the second half of the mandate to the S&D.
- EPP Hesitation: Figures within the EPP have
fueled uncertainty over whether they will relinquish the influential post,
as Metsola remains a high-profile, popular asset for the center-right.
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