The leader of the EPP-ED group, Joseph Daul , confirmed that his group would support Barroso's candidacy, although he warned that "this is not a blank check and you will have to fulfil our expectations".
Trešdien, 16. septembrī, apspriežot gatavošanos Pitsburgas G20 sanāksmei, deputāti aicināja regulēt finanšu sistēmu, iegrožot baņķieru prēmijas un veikt ilgtermiņa pasākumus.