Juncker Tenure Ends for Commission Shaped by Crisis

Juncker Tenure Ends for Commission Shaped by Crisis

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The video discusses the transition from Jean-Claude Juncker to Ursula von der Leyen as the head of the European Commission. It highlights Juncker's legacy, marked by significant crises such as the euro crisis, Greek crisis, migration crisis, and Brexit. The discussion also covers the generational shift in EU leadership, emphasizing gender parity and a focus on issues like climate change that resonate with European voters.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What significant event marked the transition from the old to the new Commission?

The expansion of the EU

The signing of a new EU treaty

Jean-Claude Juncker handing over to Ursula von der Leyen

The appointment of a new Prime Minister

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Which major crisis did Jean-Claude Juncker's Commission face during his tenure?

The education crisis

The technology crisis

The oil crisis

The euro crisis

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant outcome of Jean-Claude Juncker's Commission?

The EU gained new member states

The UK decided to leave the EU

The EU formed a new military alliance

The EU adopted a new currency

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is a notable feature of the new Commission under Ursula von der Leyen?

A focus on gender parity and climate change

A focus on military expansion

A focus on increasing taxes

A focus on reducing EU member states

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the gender composition of the new Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen?

60% men, 40% women

40% men, 60% women

50% men, 50% women

70% men, 30% women