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Jean-Claude Juncker deepens rift with EU

leaders after border comments
JOE MURPHY | 10 hours ago | 6 comments

Meeting: Mr Hollande and Mrs Merkel Getty

Jean-Claude Juncker today claimed secure borders were the

worst invention ever in remarks that deepened the divide
between the Brussels chief and other European leaders.
His outburst came as German leader Angela Merkel was holding a
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summit with Frances Franois Hollande and Italys Matteo Renzi
with the migrant crisis high on the agenda.
Germany and other countries are having to tighten border controls
after experiencing chaos from the ood of people trying to enter
Europe.

But Mr Juncker, president of the European Commission, speaking

at Alpbach Media Academy, called for the opening of all borders,
saying: Borders are the worst invention ever made by
politicians.

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British diplomats were amazed that Mr Juncker appeared to be

heading in the opposite direction to most elected leaders who have
been alarmed by public unease over security and immigration in
the borderless zone.
One British ocial said: Theresa May would certainly not agree
with him.
The summit with Mrs Merkel, Mr Renzi and Mr Hollande was being
staged to agree how to respond to the UKs Brexit vote. The trio are
likely to press Britain to spell out the sort of relationship it wants
with the EU and to start the formal exit process by June at the
latest.
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First we have to ask what time of day it was when Herr Juncker
made this statement. Was it before breakfast? Or
was
it after
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his normal brandy breakfast? And why does Monty say Britain
is in a bigger mess "thanks to you." Britain if doing just ne, it is
the remainders who wish we were going down the drain so they

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could shout we told you so!!! Herr Juncker bright??? Borders

were "the worst invention ever" - I am pretty sure it was after
breakfast - the man is a joke, and the EU deserves him.
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Chris71

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1 hour ago

Monty was one of the Remain losers and cannot bear

anyone to say 'I told you so'. As you say we are doing just
ne so far and I am sure we will carry on doing ok.
Juncker wants sectioning. He's a complete nut.
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The Pigeons of Muswell Hill

7 hours ago

When a politician becomes the story there end is coming.

Mr Junkers is now getting in the way.
He's toast.
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Monty

8 hours ago

Yes, give the guy a chance.... He's a bit brighter than you
clearly are.
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eunderhill

9 hours ago

EU in a mess and useless Junker trying to get some mileage.

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Monty

9 hours ago

Well, Britain's in a bigger mess thanks to you.

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