EU Leaders Meet to Select Top Officials Post-Elections

EU leaders gathered in Brussels to select top officials after the European Parliament elections. Meeting informally, they aim to appoint the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policies for the next five years. Current Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is favored for re-election. Potential candidates include former Portuguese PM Antonio Costa and Estonian PM Kaja Kallas. Official decisions will be made at the June 27-28 summit, requiring approval from the European Parliament.