MEPs were on Tuesday (13 July) urged to vote according to their conscience on the next head of the European Parliament, even as the two biggest groups stitched up a power deal between them.
Leader of the liberals Graham Watson said his fellow MEPs should vote "according to their conscience and their convictions".
Presenting the liberal candidate for president of the Brussels assembly, Polish former foreign minister Bronislaw Geremek, Mr Watson implied that deputies should break th...
Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.
Already a member? Login