Jean-Claude Juncker

EU`s Juncker criticises `sad heroes of Brexit`

European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker sharply criticised politicians Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson as the "sad heroes" of Brexit who resigned instead of leading Britain through the EU exit they campaigned for.

Jul 05, 2016, 13:58 PM IST

Free movement in EU will not change: Juncker

Juncker invited British authorities to "make their intentions clear" following the June 23 vote to leave the EU.

Jul 01, 2016, 20:44 PM IST

EU`s Juncker says Britain doesn`t have `months to meditate`

Britain does not have "months to meditate" on the next steps following the Brexit vote, European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said Tuesday.

Jun 29, 2016, 04:49 AM IST

As Britain braces for Brexit vote, EU warns 'out is out'; opinion polls put 'Leave' and 'Remain' camps neck and neck

If Britons do vote in favour of Brexit, Britain would become the first nation to exit the European Union bloc in its 60-year history.

Jun 23, 2016, 00:23 AM IST

Brexit: Out is out, European Union warns Britain

European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker insisted on Wednesday that there would be no renegotiations with Britain following its membership referendum.

Jun 22, 2016, 20:17 PM IST

'Russia must implement Ukraine deal for EU to lift sanctions'

Full implementation of the agreement is the only way to lift the economic sanctions against Russia, European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker said.

Jun 16, 2016, 17:58 PM IST

Russia must implement Ukraine deal for EU to lift sanctions: Juncker

European Union Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker told Russia on Thursday that the "only way" the 28-nation bloc will lift its economic sanctions on Moscow is if the Kremlin fully implements a peace deal for Ukraine.

Jun 16, 2016, 16:10 PM IST

Turkey `threats` over migrant deal won`t work: Juncker

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Ankara must ease strict anti-terror laws if it wants its citizens to enjoy visa-free travel on the continent.

May 26, 2016, 14:02 PM IST

EU's Juncker: Brexit would have 'unforeseeable consequences'

The EU this week cut its eurozone growth forecasts for the year, listing the danger of Britain leaving the bloc as among the risk factors weighing on the economic recovery.

May 09, 2016, 03:56 AM IST

What if? The uncharted waters of `Brexit`

A British exit from the European Union would leave the country in uncharted territory, no country having ever travelled that road, which spells freedom to eurosceptics but doom to the pro-Europe camp.

Feb 20, 2016, 20:25 PM IST

Greece blasts `lies` in EU migrant talks

Greece lashed out on Monday at what it called "lies" by its EU partners following calls for Athens to be suspended from the Schengen passport-free zone if it fails to staunch the flow of migrants into Europe.

Jan 26, 2016, 00:41 AM IST

EU states 'failed to deliver' on migrants: Juncker

So far just 272 refugees have been moved to other countries out of the 160,000 that European Union nations agreed to relocate.

Jan 15, 2016, 16:56 PM IST

European Union pushes to end migrant chaos with Balkans plan

The meeting comes after Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia on Saturday warned they could close their borders to migrants.

Oct 26, 2015, 10:08 AM IST

EU's Juncker spoke on phone with Croatian PM, offered assistance to Croatia: Statement

 European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker offered Croatia technical and logistical assistance for coping with the flood of migrants crossing its border ahead of an extraordinary summit on migration on Wednesday, the Commission said in a statement.

Sep 19, 2015, 05:12 AM IST

EU`s Juncker wants `to avoid Grexit`

European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker said Tuesday he was against an exit by Greece from the euro, even though Greeks massively rejected bailout terms in a referendum this weekend.

Jul 07, 2015, 13:48 PM IST

EU's Juncker makes last-minute offer to Greece: Sources

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker made a last-minute offer to Athens in a bid to reach a bailout agreement before the deadline expires on Tuesday, European Union and Greek government sources said.

Jun 30, 2015, 09:08 AM IST

Juncker says 'No' in Greek referendum would be 'no to Europe'

European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker told Greek voters on Monday they would be rejecting the European Union if they opposed creditors' reform proposals in Sunday's referendum.

Jun 29, 2015, 21:22 PM IST

EU tells Greeks "door still open" to deal, makes offer public

EU chief executive Jean-Claude Juncker launched a last-ditch drive on Sunday to persuade Greece to agree a funding deal to save it from bankruptcy this week as Brussels insisted the "door is still open" for negotiations.

Jun 29, 2015, 00:51 AM IST

IMF `blocked EU compromise proposal` in Greek debt talks

The International Monetary Fund "torpedoed" a recent attempt by European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker to offer Athens a compromise proposal in tortuous debt talks, a German daily reported.

Jun 14, 2015, 17:59 PM IST

Alexis Tsipras under pressure for concessions in Greece debt talks

To clinch a deal, EU officials said Tsipras`s government needed to offer alternative savings and tax measures to replace proposed pension cuts and tax rises he rejected as antisocial, to deliver a modest fiscal surplus before interest payments.

Jun 11, 2015, 17:36 PM IST