Jean-Claude Juncker
Luxembourg Prime Minister and EU Leader
Born
December 9th, 1954
70 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Luxembourg
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A lawyer and politician served as Prime Minister of Luxembourg from 1995 to 2013. Played a pivotal role in European politics, especially during his presidency of the European Commission from 2014 to 2019. Oversaw the response to the Eurozone crisis and advocated for stronger European integration. As a prominent figure in the European People's Party, contributed to significant developments in EU policy and governance.
Served as Prime Minister of Luxembourg for 18 years
Presided over the European Commission from 2014 to 2019
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