{{EU leaders have agreed to re-evaluate the bloc’s agenda after voters “sent a strong message”, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy has said.}}
He said the 28 member state leaders had asked him to launch consultations over who would run the European Commission.
He was speaking after a meeting in Brussels to discuss big election gains by populist and far-right parties.
The results of the European Parliament election led to calls for an EU rethink by those leaders who suffered defeats.
But despite gains by anti-EU groups, pro-European parties still won most votes overall.
Tuesday’s summit was the first opportunity for leaders of all member states to discuss the way forward after last week’s polls.
Media says reforms could include less regulation and less focus on economic austerity policies, while measures to boost growth and create jobs could address voter discontent.
Mr Van Rompuy said the results of the European elections had shown “a mix of continuity and change” and that the Eurosceptic message from voters was “at the heart” of discussions between leaders.
BBC
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