The time of Juncker’s troubles

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Series Details 16.06.16
Publication Date 16/06/2016
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Major commentary feature. Political missteps, personal health issues, doubts about effectiveness and rising Euroscepticism have impaired European Commission President Juncker's self-declared mission to save the EU.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.politico.eu/article/the-time-of-jean-claude-juncker-troubles-european-commission-president-investment-plan-travel-meetings-scheduled/
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