Former EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness elected as vice-president of the European People's Party.

Former EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness has been elected as one of the vice-presidents of the European People's Party (EPP), the largest group in the European Parliament. McGuinness, who previously served as Ireland's European commissioner for financial services, was elected at a congress in Valencia, Spain. Her election is seen as a vote of confidence in Fine Gael, her party. McGuinness stated that she is grateful for the trust placed in her and emphasized the importance of Ireland's voice within the EPP during current geopolitical challenges.