Key facts
- Portugal's Prime Minister Luis Montenegro is pushing to reappoint Antonio Costa and Roberta Metsola to lead the European Council and European Parliament.
- Montenegro stated that continuity in these roles would strengthen the EU's stability and operational capacity.
- Antonio Costa's current term as European Council president ends May 31, 2025.
- Roberta Metsola's term as European Parliament president expires in January 2025.
Portugal is advocating for the reappointment of Antonio Costa and Roberta Metsola to their respective leadership roles within the European Union, aiming to secure their positions until 2029. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro expressed on Tuesday that maintaining continuity in these key institutional positions would enhance the bloc's stability and operational effectiveness.
Montenegro's proposal comes amid internal discussions within the European People's Party (EPP), the largest group in the European Parliament. EPP leader Manfred Weber has reportedly put forward a proposal to retain the current leadership lineup.