Ad
Timmermans - Juncker's right (and left) hand (Photo: europarl.europa.eu)

EUobserved

And then there was Frans

On Tuesday afternoon, at approximately 2.30pm Brussels time, the clouds parted. The sun broke out and through its rays it was possible to see ... Frans Timmermans.

The Dutchman, apparently floating a few feet above ground, glided into the European Parliament for his hearing.

It was almost a month to the day that Jean-Claude Juncker informed those listening that Frans would be his right hand and, somewhat alarmingly, his deputy if he

Get EU news that matters

Back our independent journalism by becoming a supporting member

Already a member? Login here
Ad
Ad