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Jean-Claude Juncker delivering his final state of the union speech before the European elections next May (Photo: European Parliament)

Juncker calls for 'global' Europe

European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said Europe needs to show more leadership in the Trump-era, where American power is retreating from the world stage.

Juncker told MEPs in Strasbourg on Wednesday (12 September) - in his last annual state of the union speech ahead of European elections next May - that "the geopolitical situation makes this Europe's hour", and it is time "Eu...

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