David Cameron’s bid to block Jean-Claude Juncker has ended in defeat after the arch-federalist was nominated as the next president of the European Commission.
Mr Juncker was confirmed as the official nominee at the end of a tense lunch in Brussels during which Mr Cameron told EU leaders they could “live to regret” their decision.
"This is a sad day for Europe," Mr Cameron is understood to have told his counterparts.
Herman Van Rompuy, the current president, said: “Decision made. The European Council proposes Jean-Claude Juncker as the next President of the European Commission.”
The Prime Minister has warned European leaders including Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, that it could push Britain towards EU exit. » | Peter Dominiczak, Assistant Political Editor, in Brussels | Friday, June 27, 2014
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