Jean-Claude Juncker

"L'autonomie stratégique européenne est l'objectif de notre génération" - Discours du président Charles Michel au groupe de réflexion Bruegel

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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One could equally say that Europe is a major player, but doesnt yet know that it is.

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  • One could equally say that Europe is a major player, but doesnt yet know that it is.
  • These developments have given us a huge market, and an area of freedoms which has become the world's largest trading bloc.
  • And they have given rise to the widely-acknowledged Brussels effect so well described in Anu Bradfords book.
  • Rather, it is the ability to spread rules and standards across the globe, which earns admiration beyond the boundaries of the EU.
  • Just as Molires Monsieur Jourdain speaks in prose without realising it, Europeans have become a world power without realising it.
  • After that came the struggle to win people over, the mobilisation of civil society and young people for the climate.
  • Then we firmly conveyed this message to China, including at our recent summit with Xi Jinping.
  • His announcement at the UN last week of China's 2060 commitment crowns a real diplomatic success.
  • So why is it more important now than ever for us to choose strategic autonomy for Europe?
  • Because the globalised world has changed radically since the end of the Cold War.
  • To the east, the natural and harmless extension of the European democratic space has been brutally halted by Russia in Ukraine.
  • That cost Ukraine part of its territory and brought a war in the east that is constantly destabilising the country.
  • This is why the next European summit will be dedicated to adopting a strategic European position in relation to the region.
  • I have proposed holding a multilateral conference on the Eastern Mediterranean to address issues including maritime boundaries, energy, security and migration.
  • It was a choice in favour of national sovereignty that felt like a failure in the construction of Europe.
  • And I applaud Jean-Claude Juncker and Federica Mogherini, whose strategic leadership in this area has not yet been fully appreciated.
  • True to our values, realistic, less naive... A power working for a world that is more respectful, more ethical, and more just.
  • Effective strategic autonomy is the credo that brings us together to define our destiny, and to have a positive impact on the world.

Top story - Future of Europe - How Parliament has been improving the EU

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron debated Europes future with MEPs and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Tuesday.

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  • President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron debated Europes future with MEPs and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Tuesday.
  • Find out what EU rules Parliament is working on.
  • The EU budget is used to fund the policies decided at EU level.
  • Globalisation offers both challenges and opportunities: read what Parliament has already done to make the most of it.

Article - Infographic: find out more about the new European Commission

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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The new team of European commissioners, elected by the European Parliament on 27 November, includes 12 women, which is more than the nine Jean-Claude Juncker's Commission had at its start in 2014.

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  • The new team of European commissioners, elected by the European Parliament on 27 November, includes 12 women, which is more than the nine Jean-Claude Juncker's Commission had at its start in 2014.
  • For the first time ever, the Commission President is also a woman: Ursula von der Leyen got Parliaments approval for the post in July.
  • Most commissioners have served as ministers in their national governments in the past, while nine of Ursula von der Leyens team have been MEPs.
  • The youngest new commissioner is 29-year-old Lithuanian Virginijus Sinkeviius, while the oldest is former European Parliament president Josep Borrell at 72.

Article - Plenary highlights: EU's 2020 budget, Syria, Sakharov Prize, bees

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Friday, October 25, 2019
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Check out what Parliaments Brexit coordinator Guy Verhofstadt had to say about the deal in our Facebook Live .

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  • Check out what Parliaments Brexit coordinator Guy Verhofstadt had to say about the deal in our Facebook Live .
  • On Wednesday Parliament adopted its position on the EU's budget for next year , ahead of negotiations with the Council.
  • Parliaments Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought goes to Ilham Tohti , a jailed economist fighting for the rights of Chinas Uyghur minority.
  • In a debate with Jean-Claude Juncker on Tuesday morning, MEPs took stock of the work and achievements of the outgoing Commission .

Press release - Donald Tusk presents EU summit conclusions for last time

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
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On the Brexit deal, he stressed that a no-deal scenario will never be our decision.

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  • On the Brexit deal, he stressed that a no-deal scenario will never be our decision.
  • On the difficult debate on enlargement, President Tusk called the decision not to start accession talks with North Macedonia and Albania a mistake.
  • On the EU budget, he highlighted that, despite imminent difficulties, the Councils latest proposals remain unacceptable: you cannot shape Europe with 1% of GDP.
  • Watch the video recording of the interventions (click on the name of the speaker)

    Opening statements by Donald Tusk and by Jean-Claude Juncker

    MEPs debate, first round

    Closing statements by Michel Barnier, EU Chief Negotiator for Brexit, and Donald Tusk

Article - Coming up in plenary: Brexit, EU budget, Sakharov Prize

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Monday, October 21, 2019
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Members will also review the work done by Jean-Claude Juncker during his five years at the head of the European Commission.

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  • Members will also review the work done by Jean-Claude Juncker during his five years at the head of the European Commission.
  • Thomas Cook

    MEPs will discuss the impact of the Thomas Cook bankruptcy on tourism, air and road transport on Monday.

  • Enlargement

    On Wednesday Parliament will discuss EU accession prospects for Albania and North Macedonia after EU leaders failed to agree to open membership talks.

  • Sakharov Prize

    Parliament President David Sassoli will announce the winner of the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought on Thursday at noon.

Canada to host Canada-European Union Summit in Montréal

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
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Prime Minister Trudeau will host, European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker for the Summit.

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  • Prime Minister Trudeau will host, European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker for the Summit.
  • Since coming into force in 2017, CETA has helped people and businesses prosper across Canada and the EU.
  • Montral, the host city for this year's summit, has seen the benefits of CETA firsthand.
  • The Minister of International Trade Diversification, Jim Carr, Special Envoy to the European Union, Stphane Dion, and Ambassador of Canada to the European Union, Daniel Costello, will attend the Summit.

Copyright reform clears final hurdle: Commission welcomes approval of modernised rules fit for digital age

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Monday, April 15, 2019
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European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said: With today's agreement, we are making copyright rules fit for the digital age.

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  • European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said: With today's agreement, we are making copyright rules fit for the digital age.
  • When it comes to completing Europe's digital single market, the copyright reform is the missing piece of the puzzle.
  • The Copyright Directive is a part of a broader initiative to adapt EU copyright rules to the digital age.
  • Moreinformation

    MEMO: Questions and Answers European Parliament's vote in favour of modernised rules fit for digital age

    Joint statement: Copyright Reform: the Commission welcomes European Parliament's vote in favour of modernised rules fit for digital age

    Joint statement: Commission welcomes European Parliament's vote on new rules facilitating access to online TV and radio content across borders

    Press release: Commission proposes modern EU copyright rules for European culture to flourish and circulate

    Factsheet Copyright

    Factsheet: How the EU support cinema and the audiovisual sector

    Copyright FAQs

    Eurobarometer

Highlights - Seasonal time changes - presentation of a draft report - Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Monday, January 14, 2019
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President Juncker announced in his State of the Union speech the Commission's proposal to discontinue the mandatory bi-annual change of the clock ("Summer time") and to allow each Member State to decide on their standard time.

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  • President Juncker announced in his State of the Union speech the Commission's proposal to discontinue the mandatory bi-annual change of the clock ("Summer time") and to allow each Member State to decide on their standard time.
  • On 21 January, the Rapporteur, Mrs Ulvskog, will present her draft report.
  • This will be followed by a workshop with a number of experts in the field of transport, health and energy that will give short presentations and have an exchange of views with the Committee on this proposal.
  • The presentation will webstreamed and take place in room PHS 1A2 from 15:00.

Prime Minister: Brexit deal is "within our grasp"

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Friday, November 23, 2018
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Theresa May gave a statement to the House of Commons on the withdrawal agreement with the European Union

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  • Following her meeting in Brussels withEuropean Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker, Theresa May gave a statement to the House of Commons on the withdrawal agreement with the European Union.
  • A 26-page political declaration was leaked earlier today.
  • The document sets out thedraft framework for the future EU-UK relationship and is set to be considered by EU leaders on Sunday.
  • The Prime Minister told the press shortly before her statement that she was,
    Sunday 25 November marks the special EU Summit at which leaders of the EU-27 will vote on the deal reached during the course of negotiations.