CLEAN : Juncker named to top EU job in bitter blow for Britain

The transcript discusses a significant defeat and its implications for Europe. It emphasizes the importance of the European Council proposing candidates and the speaker's firm opposition to recent changes. The speaker believes in finding an alternative candidate with unanimous support from all member states, a practice followed until now. The decision to abandon this approach is seen as a mistake, risking the power of national governments and parliaments. The speaker is committed to EU reform and is prepared for a long struggle, highlighting the need to sometimes lose a battle to win a war.

What principle does the speaker believe the European Council should uphold?

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What does the speaker think about the decision made by other leaders regarding the approach to candidate proposals?

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How does the speaker describe the day of the statement in relation to Europe?

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What does the speaker imply about the relationship between national governments and the European Parliament?

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What metaphor does the speaker use to describe the struggle for EU reform?

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