Press release
PM phone call with Jean-Claude Juncker
The Prime Minister called the Commission President-designate, Jean-Claude Juncker, this afternoon (29 June).
Following the phone call, a Downing Street spokesperson said:
The Prime Minister congratulated Mr Juncker on running a successful campaign and securing the Council nomination. They discussed how they would work together to make the EU more competitive and more flexible. The PM welcomed Mr Juncker’s commitment of finding a fair deal for Britain and Mr Juncker said that he was fully committed to finding solutions for the political concerns of the UK. The PM wished Mr Juncker well with the hearings in the European Parliament and they agreed to speak further at the next European Council on 16 July.