The portfolios of High Representative for Foreign Affairs and European Commissioner for the Internal Market are considered the most relevant for Romania after the upcoming European elections, according to Romanian MEP Victor Negrescu. He believes that these positions would provide the necessary influence to help Romania achieve its objectives. Negrescu also suggests that having a Commissioner responsible for the internal market would be beneficial for Romania, as the internal market is a key component where the EU has authority and defines various elements. He further mentions the possibility of a debate to select a candidate for these positions. In terms of the race for the presidency of the European Commission, Negrescu predicts that the left will likely have a candidate approved in March of next year. He also emphasizes the importance of the balance between the European People's Party and the Socialists and Democrats in this race. The article briefly mentions the recent meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, as well as an incident near a synagogue in Cannes where a man attempted to stab a passerby after shouting "Allahu Akbar" [a8637784].