German MEP proposed appointing a party flag bearer for the presidential candidacy in the elections .
Mulvey , Stephen ( 21 November 2003 ) The EU 's democratic challenge BBC NewsQ & A : European elections , BBC News 21 July 2004 German MEP Jo Leinen has suggested that EU parties name their top candidate for the position of President of the European Commission in order to increase turnout.
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