Verbatim report of proceedings

Monday, 16 January 2012 - Strasbourg

8. Announcement of the candidates for election to the office of President

  President. – Pursuant to Rule 12 and other relevant provisions of the Rules of Procedure, I only have for you today a statement concerning nominations for the office of President of the European Parliament. We are not discussing any other matters. In accordance with the conditions laid down in the Rules of Procedure, I have received the following nominations for the office of President of the European Parliament: Nirj Deva (applause), Martin Schulz (applause), Diana Wallis (applause).

The candidates have informed me that they consent to their candidature. The current composition of Parliament is found in today’s Minutes. In accordance with the Rules of Procedure, today’s sitting is now closed. Thank you – we will continue tomorrow with the election of the President, and then with elections for the Vice-Presidents and the Quaestors.