Former Portuguese Prime Minister José Manuel Durão Barroso has been elected the next President of the European Commission by a majority of MEPs.
Mr Barroso was supported by 413 MEPs while 251 voted against him and 44 abstained.
"I am delighted, honoured and proud that the European parliament has confirmed my appointment", a delighted Mr Barroso said after the results of the vote were announced.
"I am extremely proud to be Portuguese".
He went on to describe himself a...
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