News24 1 month ago

EU presidency race hots up

Luxembourg - Tony Blair's prospects of leading a new-look European Union took a double hit on Tuesday as a serious rival became the first to declare his intentions and Italy backtracked on earlier support. Full Article at News24

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  1. If I were called upon, I would have no reason to refuse... on condition that there are ambitious ideas for the post
    Jean-Claude Juncker – Jean-Claude Juncker SOURCE: News24 1 month ago
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    Jean-Claude Juncker – Jean-Claude Juncker SOURCE: EUbusiness 1 month ago
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