It is also proposed that election take place through our proportional representation system with its single transferable vote. In discussions of our system, other Europeans have acknowledged its significant merits, particularly in the context of an election of this sort. I have suggested that nominations come from a minimum of five national governments, from a specific number MEPs or from a combination of these. At present, the selection of the President is decided by a number of late-night phone calls, which is less open and transparent than the process I suggest.