Reformists in Europe

Italian former journalist David-Maria Sassoli has been selected as the new president of the European Parliament, BBC reported.

He gathered most of the votes at the first vote that took place earlier today.

The European Parliament hasn't elected a chairman in the first vote, BTA reports. Most votes have been gathered by the Italian David Sassoli. 325 MEPs voted for him.

Four politicians are contenders for parliament presidency in the upcoming elections on Wednesday, the legislature said. 

David Sassoli, centre-left Democratic Party (Italian) with 325 MEPs votes;