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"I have not announced my retirement from the eurogroup," said Mr Juncker (Photo: European Commission)

Juncker denies reports of leaving eurogroup presidency post

Speculation about whether the eurogroup will continue to be chaired by Luxembourg prime minister Jean-Claude Juncker has started up again following reports that he intends to step down as finance minister of the Grand Duchy, and therefore as head of the 16-nation group, after the general election on Sunday.

Newspaper reports in Luxembourg suggested that if the governing CSV – Mr Juncker's centre-right party – wins the elections on Sunday and Mr Juncker secures another term as prime min...

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"I have not announced my retirement from the eurogroup," said Mr Juncker (Photo: European Commission)

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