European Parliament
President.
The results of the vote are as follows:
711 votes expressed, 3 void papers, 44 abstentions and blank votes, 664 votes cast, 413 votes in favour and 251 against.
(Sustained applause)
In view of these results, the European Parliament has elected the candidate for President of the Commission proposed by the Council. I congratulate Mr Barroso and, in accordance with Rule 98(3) of the Rules of Procedure, I shall inform the Council and invite it to propose the candidates for the various posts and members of the Commission in joint agreement with its President-elect.

