Statement - Thanks again, Europe!
My dear Europeans,
It is a huge privilige and honour to have been elected by all of you, once again, to assume the Office of the Premier Commissioner of the European Union, that I first took over in July 2022. This new year will surely bring us a lot of challenges to overcome, goals to reach and renewed forces, but the spirit of European unity and progress will never be stopped by anyone while I am the Premier Commissioner of this Union. We, the Europeans, have showed that we believe on this Union, and now it is your representatives' turn, the European Commission, to prove that the European Union is useful for everyone and that it can do great things.
I want to make two things clear about my newly renewed term: first, I will remain committed to the position I have run for and won, without disengaging from my adquired compromises, neither forgetting my agenda and the promises I made. And second, this term will be the one in which the European Union will unleash its true power, in which all member states will feel they are essential on our Union, which is far from being a lie. States matter to me, and it is time to prove the Commission cares about them. In addition, there is a lot of work to do concerning the many reforms that will take place during this month, and to keep Europe on track and rolling, in order to get to our destination on time.
Let's dream bigger, believe on us and keep pushing forward. Dreaming, doing, succeeding was once my campaign motto, and for this term it will be what this Commission will do under my direction. Thanks again, Europe!
Jean-Claude Juncker
Premier Commissioner of the European Union
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