Jean Claude Juncker
Diplomacy
Former EU Chief Juncker Blames Merkel On Handling of Greek Crisis
Former European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker criticized outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s handling the Greek debt crisis in 2015 on Thursday, saying that her “hesitations” and “reluctance” undermined efforts to deal with the situation.
“I think her biggest failure was...
Cyprus
EU Commission President Juncker on Turkish Provocations: ''I Am Cypriot!''
Jean-Claude Juncker, the President of the European Commission, declared on Thursday afternoon ''I am a Cypriot!'' when asked about the Turkish provocations inside Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone.
In a his typical laconic, yet decisive way, President Juncker expressed his absolute and unconditional...
Greece
Dionysis Arvanitakis, "The Baker of Kos" Passes Away at 77
The world is mourning the loss of Dionysis Arvanitakis, better known as "the baker of Kos". Arvanitakis passed away this weekend at the age of 77.
He was well-known for his acts of kindness, including his ongoing campaign to assist...
Diplomacy
NATO, EU Hail Greek Approval of Prespa Name Deal
Top political officials from around the world hailed the Greek Parliament's ratification of the Prespa Agreement on Friday. The ratification in effect settles the "Macedonia" name dispute between FYROM and Greece and paves the way for the Balkan country to...
Greece
EC President Juncker Praises Greece's 'Herculean Efforts'
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has praised Greece's "Herculean efforts" during his annual state of the union address to the European Parliament on Wednesday.
Juncker stated that Greece has succeeded in concluding the stability program and can stand on its own feet...
Greece
EU to Aid Greece in Crisis Caused by Wild Fires, European Commission Chief says
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker spoke on the telephone with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday morning, pledging aid to Greece in this time of crisis.
According to Maximos Mansion sources, Juncker spoke to Tsipras expressing his grief for the...
Diplomacy
Turkey Slams 'Two-Faced' Juncker Over Jailed Greek Soldiers
Turkey has hit back at a statement by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker who while visiting Athens on Thursday called for the release of two Greek soldiers held in a Turkish jail.
A statement by Turkey’s Foreign Ministry claims that...
Diplomacy
EU's Juncker: Greece to be a 'Normal Country' by Summer's End
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said Greece will exit its economic bailout without more credit.
Speaking on Thursday at a briefing beside Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, Juncker also said he expected Greece to be “a normal country” by the...
Diplomacy
Juncker Visits Athens, Claims Greece is 'Second Home'
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker expressed his support for Greece during a visit to Athens on Thursday, claiming it was on the road to economic recovery.
The high-level meeting saw Juncker talk with Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos and Prime Minister...
Greece
EU Calls on Turkey to Release Greek Soldiers Before Easter
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has called on Turkey to release the two Greek servicemen currently detained in Edirne.
The statement was made during a joint press conference with European Council President Donald Tusk and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, following the...