Italian MEP Antonio Tajiani still leads in the race to become the next head of the European Parliament.<br /><br /> The centre-right political beat his centre-left Gianni Pittella by 287 votes to 200 in the second round.<br /><br /> A third round is now being held.<br /><br /> The head of the European Parliament actually has little in the way of real power – it is a largely ceremonial post.<br /><br /> But the holder represents MEPs on the international stage by appearing at EU summits or other major events.<br />
