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Juncker (r) to Renzi (l): "I count on your continuous support" (Photo: Italian PM office)

Juncker avoids main question on Italy's 'migration compact'

European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has welcomed an Italian proposal for a "migration compact" but did not commit to support the boldest and most controversial measures in it.

"I very much welcome your initiative which confirms the need for a European approach to migration that I have advocated since my election as president of the commission," Juncker wrote in a letter to Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi.

"Lik...

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