European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker expressed great confidence that the six month long Maltese presidency of the Council of the EU from 1 January to 30 June 2017 will be a period of success.
“I am certain that the next presidency will be a successful period for the EU”, he stated, flanked by Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, at a press point after the traditional meeting between the Commission and the incoming Presidency of the Council. Juncker was effusive in his...