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Merkel and Juncker have had their ups and downs (Photo: President of the European Council)

Juncker emerges as centre-right's top EU candidate

Former Eurogroup chief Jean-Claude Juncker is emerging as the top candidate for the centre-right European People's Party in the upcoming EU elections, amid positive signals from Berlin.

German newspaper Welt am Sonntag on Sunday (2 February) reported that Chancellor Angela Merkel has given her backing to the former Luxembourg Prime Minister and long-time EU figure.

This is contrary to previous reports suggesting she would favour a different candidate.

Juncker headed the euro...

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Merkel and Juncker have had their ups and downs (Photo: President of the European Council)

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