In Strasbourg on Wednesday 14 December, the outgoing President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, took stock of his five years in office, stating that the European institution had increased in visibility and influence under his presidency.
"I wanted to make the European Parliament more visible, more audible and more influential. Five years later, I can tell you that our gamble has paid off", said the Social Democrat, earning himself an ovation from his peers. "We have managed to...