Blockchain Friendly Roberta Metsola Reelected as EU Parliament President
Summary
Roberta Metsola, a member of the European Parliament for Malta, has been reelected as the president of the legislature. She secured 562 out of 699 votes and will serve for 2.5 years. Metsola became president in January 2022 following her predecessor's death and was vice president from November 2020. As president, she represents the parliament in all legal and international matters. In 2018, she advocated for appropriate regulation of crypto and blockchain without hindering innovation. During her previous term, the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA), a comprehensive crypto rules package, became law. However, her influence on policy may be limited as the role of the president is largely ceremonial.
