European Council conclusions, 30 June – 2 July 2019

1. The European Council elected Charles Michel as President of the European Council for the period from 1 December 2019 to 31 May 2022. It requested the Secretary-General of the Council to assist the elected President of the European Council in the transition period.
2. The European Council welcomed the decision of the Heads of State or Government of the Contracting Parties to the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union whose currency is the euro to appoint Charles Michel as President of the Euro Summit for the period from 1 December 2019 to 31 May 2022.
3. The European Council adopted the decision proposing Ursula von der Leyen to the European Parliament as candidate for President of the European Commission.
4. The European Council considers Josep Borrell Fontelles to be the appropriate candidate for High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, subject to the agreement of the President-elect of the Commission.
5. The European Council considers Christine Lagarde to be the appropriate candidate for President of the European Central Bank, subject to receiving the relevant recommendation and opinions in accordance with the Treaties.

• European Council conclusions, 30 June – 2 July 2019

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