Macabre Juncker speaks of Brexit and autopsy

16-10-2017

Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker was asked today (16 October), as he faced the press together with French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, what is expected from his meeting with UK Prime Minister Theresa May to be held this evening.

May travels to Brussels today for talks with Commission boss Jean-Claude Juncker after deadlock in Brexit talks appeared to dash British hopes that a summit later in the week could launch negotiations on future trade ties.

Guess who’s coming for dinner? Theresa May in Brussels today

UK Prime Minister Theresa May travels to Brussels on Monday (16 October) for talks with Commission boss Jean-Claude Juncker after deadlock in Brexit talks appeared to dash British hopes that a summit later in the week could launch negotiations on future trade ties.

“I will see Ms May tonight, we will discuss, and you will see [the result] at the autopsy”, Juncker said.

This is not the first time Juncker uses this macabre expression, but the context makes it more interesting.

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In his traditionally humorous style, Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker told an audience in Brussels on Thursday (11 February) about his competitive edge over French and German leaders.

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One response to “Macabre Juncker speaks of Brexit and autopsy”

simon norris says:

17/10/2017 at 00:58

A look at the Purchasing Managers index for the last six months shows that industry is already preparing for a no deal exit. This may raise a smile from those who want to punish the 17 million voters in the UK who voted to protect our borders and way of life. Be careful though EU as this might not leave you in a good place. If we are needed to protect democratic Europe for a third time the younger generation might look the other way.

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