Schulz resigned to become head of the group, Pittella became temporary President of the European Parliament

As previously announced, Martin Schulz was elected as head of the S&D group, hence he had to resign from his post of President of the European Parliament.

As Vicar Vice-President, Gianni Pittella will succeed him as temporary President, until the election of the new President to be held on the constituent plenary session of the new term on 1 July. For Pittella, a ‘taste’ of something which could become an official post for him.