If approved by the the European Parliament and national ministers, the cash could be available before the end of next year. “There are splits out there and often fragmentation exists”.
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Juncker encouraged Britain to begin with exit negotiations as soon as possible so that both sides could move on in their own directions. Allow me to state here today that we respect and at the same time regret the U.K.’s decision. Juncker also warned that Britain should expect not to get the same access to the EU’s unified market as if nothing happened.
Either way, this is good news for people going on holiday or who travel in the European Union a lot – all you’d have to do is buy a SIM card from the European Union, and you can use all that lovely free stuff, without troubling your UK SIM cards minutes and data plans. He said it should start with the creation of an European Union military headquarters and work toward a common military force.
Reuters noted that the U.S.is hoping that the European Union spends more money on equipment rather than building military headquarters, which it says would simply replicate NATO’s command center, the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, in Belgium.
Juncker meanwhile proposed doubling the size of his signature investment plan to 630 billion euros ($708 billion), and announced measures to help young people hit by the eurozone debt crisis.
Instead, Mr. Juncker will warn that the remaining European Union governments should narrow their differences on addressing many problems facing their economies and societies.
“Much more solidarity is needed, but. that.must come from the heart”, Juncker said.
The Brexit vote has given added impetus to plans for greater defence co-operation, because the United Kingdom has always objected to the potential conflict of interest with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
“Since the Madrid bombing of 2004, there have been more than 30 terrorist attacks in Europe – 14 in the past year alone”.
Mr Juncker’s performance in front of 751 MEPs was closely scrutinised amid speculation he has health concerns, despite strong denials by him and his spokespeople.
Juncker’s speech has been hotly anticipated as the European Union struggles with multiple crises, including the influx of migrants over the past year, continuing unemployment and financial insecurity.
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The YouTube interview came after Mr Juncker urged European Union members to stick together following the Brexit vote and called on Britain to trigger Article 50 and begin departure negotiations.
