Election of the President of the European Commission
2009/2053(INS)
The President announced that he had received, pursuant to Rule 105, the nomination of José Manuel Barroso.
The results of the vote (by secret ballot) were as follows:
- Members voting: 718
- For: 382
- Against: 219
- Abstentions: 117
The President noted that the nominee had been elected, and congratulated him on his success.
The President said that, under Rule 105(3), he would inform the Council accordingly, requesting it and the President-elect of the Commission to propose by common accord the nominees for the various posts of Commissioners.
The results of the vote (by secret ballot) were as follows:
- Members voting: 718
- For: 382
- Against: 219
- Abstentions: 117
The President noted that the nominee had been elected, and congratulated him on his success.
The President said that, under Rule 105(3), he would inform the Council accordingly, requesting it and the President-elect of the Commission to propose by common accord the nominees for the various posts of Commissioners.