Juncker Commission takes office

On the 1 November 2014 a new European Commission term began with Jean-Claude Juncker as President Its term of office will run until 31 October 2019.

He pledged to make fixing the economy and creating jobs the top priorities of his term.

ESO: Background information: Towards the Juncker Commission http://www.europeansources.info/record/towards-the-juncker-commission/

European Commission: The Juncker Commission http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm

Deutsche Welle, 01.11.14: Growth and jobs top priorities as Juncker replaces Barroso http://dw.de/p/1DfUd

Deustche Welle, 01.11.14: [Opinion]: 'Last-chance Commission' must shake things up http://dw.de/p/1DfPv

ESO: Background information: European Parliament elects Juncker Commission http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-european-parliament-elects-juncker-commission-european-council-appoints-the-new-commission/

EUObserver, 03.11.14: 'Political' commission starts work with a nod to the past http://euobserver.com/political/126355

EurActiv, 03.11.14: Juncker Commission pledges to be more media-friendly http://www.euractiv.com/sections/eu-elections-2014/juncker-commission-pledges-be-more-media-friendly-309716

Euronews, 03.11.14: Muted start for new European Commission http://www.euronews.com/2014/11/03/muted-start-for-new-european-commission/

EurActiv, 26.11.14: Joschka Fischer: ‘Germans don’t care about Juncker’ http://www.euractiv.com/sections/future-eu/joschka-fischer-germans-dont-care-about-juncker-310335

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