MEP Frances Fitzgerald keeping an 'open mind' on  presidential election

Former Tánaiste will not contest the next European elections but plans to remain active in politics

It has been widely speculated that Irish MEP Frances Fitzgerald could be Fine Gael’s candidate to run in the 2025 presidential election. Picture: Gráinne Ni Aodha/PA Wire

Fine Gael MEP Frances Fitzgerald has said she will consider running in the presidential election to replace Michael D Higgins.

The former Tánaiste was speaking to reporters in Bucharest, Romania, at the European People’s Party annual congress, of which Fine Gael is a member.