Watch: European Parliament meets to elect its president

Roberta Metsola presiding the opening sitting.

The European Parliament has convened for a new session and voting to take place for the election of its president.Maltese MEP Roberta Metsola is favourite to win a second 30-month term, but she is being challenged by Spanish MEP Irene Montero, who was nominated by The Left political group shortly before the deadline for nominations...