Source: The Local
The bearded 60-year-old German former bookshop owner has been in office for five years, more than anyone else since the parliament held its first international elections in 1979.
Schulz now looks set to seek another two and a half years at the helm of the EU’s only elected body, a position whose profile he has raised with outspoken views on issues ranging from Brexit to Grexit.
But Schulz will be ignoring a deal between right and left-wing parties – which he himself signed on behalf of the Socialist group – stipulating the presidency should alternate between the political camps every 30 months.
Right-wing parties are demanding Schulz honour this commitment come January 2017.
“We have an agreement with the Socialists – Martin Schulz signed it himself,” said an MEP from the EPP group, which brings together the main conservative parties in Europe.
“If he puts himself forward again, he would be declaring war.”
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Power addiction is worst than alcohol addiction. Who cares for morals or promises. Come what so ever one tries to stick to power. Sad state of affairs.