The socialists have elected Martin Schulz to head their group in the European Parliament.
The German was overwhelmingly chosen - by 158 votes out of 179 - to head the group following a meeting on Monday (5 July).
The 48-year old, who came to European-wide fame last year after being insulted with a Nazi slur by Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, will take over from Spaniard Enrique Baron Crespo.
He was also the only candidate for the post.
Monday's vote also me...
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