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Jean-Claude Juncker - awarded for securing a 'yes' vote (Photo: Luxembourg EU Presidency)

Jean-Claude Juncker awarded European of the Year

Prime minister of Luxembourg Jean-Claude Juncker last night in Brussels received the EV50 award of European of the year. The prize was given to Mr Juncker at a fashionable gala evening at the Palais d’Egmont in the heart of Brussels.

The winner was chosen by readers of the weekly newspaper, the European Voice, out of 50 nominees and awarded for securing a 'yes' vote from his citizens after voters in France and the Netherlands had rejected the EU constitution.

Laurent Fabius, a le...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

Jean-Claude Juncker - awarded for securing a 'yes' vote (Photo: Luxembourg EU Presidency)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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