European Parliament
Wurtz (GUE/NGL ).
(FR)
Mr President, I believe that our time would be well spent in giving the floor to the group chairmen to state their opinions on this incident. The idea of politics we must stand for is one which incorporates ethical considerations. Although I personally believe that anything goes in political debate, I do not believe that slander is acceptable. I should therefore like to say that, although Mr Barroso may be my political adversary, I respect him as a person, and would like to say, on behalf of our group, that we do not in any way agree with the slander to which he has been subjected.
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