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06/06/2014
EC Presidential Candidate Criticises British Press Treatment
European Commission presidential hopeful Jean-Claude Juncker has criticised the British press for their treatment of him, saying that their attention on him was a “rather desperate move”.
The former prime minister of Luxembourg is the commission candidate nominated by party groups in Europe.
However, it is understood that Downing Street has reservations about his suitability for the job and David Cameron has warned that the UK may leave the EU if he becomes president.
Mr Junker believes he has a mandate to be the next EU Commission president but he said he did not understand the hostility from Britain and that he is becoming increasingly frustrated at the way his candidature is being treated by the British press.
(CVS/MH)
The former prime minister of Luxembourg is the commission candidate nominated by party groups in Europe.
However, it is understood that Downing Street has reservations about his suitability for the job and David Cameron has warned that the UK may leave the EU if he becomes president.
Mr Junker believes he has a mandate to be the next EU Commission president but he said he did not understand the hostility from Britain and that he is becoming increasingly frustrated at the way his candidature is being treated by the British press.
(CVS/MH)
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