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Graham Watson launches bid to be next EP President
January 7, 2009 6:01 PM
ALDE Group Leader Graham Watson has launched his campaign for the presidency of the European Parliament. Speaking about his ambitions for the Parliament's future, Mr. Watson said: "For too long, Presidents of Parliament have been chosen through backroom deals in smoke-filled rooms. Mine will be the first ever public campaign for the presidency: in this I hope that I will set a precedent. We need a proper debate about the role and priorities of the next President. This is what European democracy should be about. I hope that by going public with my campaign I will stimulate debate about the candidates and the issues, and spark a contest which will be decided on merit not convenience. I have written to every MEP informing them of my intentions, and next week I will unveil the priorities that would mark out my presidency."
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