Jean-Claude Juncker nominated as EU Commission President
27/06 12:21 CET
The battle for the top job at the European Commission is reaching an end with Jean-Claude Juncker emerging triumphant, leaving British Prime Minister David Cameron in a fix.
EU leaders gave the 59-year-old Brussels veteran the green light at a summit in the Belgian capital, despite fervent opposition from the British and Hungarian governments.
Cameron objects to the Luxembourger’s principles of closer political union, as he hopes to negotiate reforms to the 28 member bloc. He had warned that Juncker’s appointment could hasten a referendum on Britain’s EU membership. However, Juncker’s supporters admire his consensus building skills and his dedication to EU integration.
Before he can start work he will have to pass a parliamentary vote in July.
Copyright © 2014 euronews
Δεν υπάρχουν σχόλια:
Δημοσίευση σχολίου
Σημείωση: Μόνο ένα μέλος αυτού του ιστολογίου μπορεί να αναρτήσει σχόλιο.