Barroso’s spokespeople say goodbye, Juncker team prepares to take over

The team of the outgoing European Commission's spokespeople said ‘goodbye’ to the Brussels press corps on 31 October 2014, pending the commencement on 3 November of a revamped service working for the Juncker Commission.

The new spokespeople chief is Margaritis Schinas, which is expected to lead a smaller team formed around clusters of European Commissioners.

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ESO: Background information: Juncker Commission takes office http://www.europeansources.info/record/juncker-commission-takes-office/

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EUObserver, 11.09.14: Greek to front Juncker's new media strategy http://euobserver.com/institutional/125561

EurActiv, 03.11.14: Juncker Commission pledges to be more media-friendly http://www.euractiv.com/sections/eu-elections-2014/juncker-commission-pledges-be-more-media-friendly-309716

EurActiv, 04.02.15: Former Commissioners back strategy for EU media http://www.euractiv.com/sections/infosociety/former-commissioners-back-strategy-eu-media-311781

EUObserver [Opinion], 08.05.15: EU communications: how not to do it https://euobserver.com/opinion/128619

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