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"Mr President, Mr Barroso observed that we are living in extraordinary times – true – but extraordinary times call for extraordinary leadership. Are you that leader, Mr Barroso? I did not support you back in 2004 and unfortunately, in five years, you have not done enough to convince me.
A majority of my group, however, is willing to give you the benefit of the doubt, but we will reserve our final judgment until we have seen the full package of commissioners’ portfolios and the full details of your political programme, because do not forget, and I hope you hear the irony in this, that the President of the European Commission is a politician, and not a civil servant with job security.
Regardless of the outcome of the votes, this process has strengthened European parliamentary democracy because, contrary to what some in this House fear, obliging a candidate to campaign has not weakened but strengthened the position of Commission President. Because, the way I see it, a mandate by the European Parliament for a political programme is a much more solid base than a nomination on the basis of a backroom deal between national governments.
I also happen to believe, contrary to you, if I listened carefully, that the emergence of a real opposition in this House is very welcome and a healthy sign that European parliamentary democracy is vital and mature.
So, Mr Barroso, the ball is in your court. Will you meet the challenge? Because you have not convinced me yet. But that is not nearly as relevant, Mr Barroso, as convincing the European citizens in the next five years."@en1
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