European Parliament
President.
– I announce the result of the ballot to elect the President.
Number of voters: 700
Blank or spoiled ballot papers: 53
Votes cast: 647
Absolute majority for election in this ballot: 324
The votes cast for each candidate are as follows:
José Borrell Fontelles: 388 votes
Bronisław Geremek: 208 votes
Francis Wurtz: 51 votes
José Borrell Fontelles has obtained an absolute majority of the votes cast and is therefore elected President of Parliament.

