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The president of the European Parliament chairs sittings, is responsible for the smooth running of the chamber, presents Parliament's views to European leaders, and acts as its representative to foreign dignitaries.

With Martin Schulz leaving the post to head back to domestic German politics, Jo Coburn hears how the traditional see-saw of the post moving between two factions is under threat, with MEPs set to choose from a field of competing candidates.