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“The European Union has decades of experience in overcoming crises and has always emerged stronger after.”

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Jean-Claude Juncker, born on December 9, 1954, is a former Prime Minister of Luxembourg and a prominent figure in European politics. He has held various roles within the European Union, including President of the European Council. more

“But it is the best thing that we have for bringing the countries of Europe around the same table and for forging compromises so that people here can live in peace, freedom and prosperity. In a world which is growing closer together all the time, we can only survive and influence the rules if we join forces. We will miss the presence of the United Kingdom at this table.”

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“I was born accidentally. I lived accidentally in London. We nearly migrated to New Zealand. So much of my life has been a product of chance, I can't see a meaning in it at all.”

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“With hindsight, it is always easy to blame everyone else.”

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“Here in Brussels, we did everything to accommodate David Cameron's concerns. My collaborators and I personally spent countless days and nights negotiating an agreement that was fair toward the United Kingdom and toward the other 27 Member States. I was then very surprised to see that this settlement played no role whatsoever in the campaign in the United Kingdom. At the same time it is hardly surprising.”

“If someone complains about Europe from Monday to Saturday then nobody is going to believe him on Sunday when he says he is a convinced European.”

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“Article 50 governs the exit from the European Union and here there can also be no renegotiation.”

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“Now it is firstly a matter of a clean divorce, because citizens and companies need legal certainty. Can there be a new partnership with the United Kingdom one day? All 27 Member States would have to agree to that. And the United Kingdom would first have to reflect on what it wants itself.”

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“The will of the British people must now be put into effect as quickly as possible. Under Article 50 of the EU Treaty the UK must leave the European Union within two years at the latest.”

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