European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker complained that Germany, Austria, Netherlands are hindering Eurozone reforms. He told German newspaper Handelsblatt that “there is no progress with the deepening of the monetary union because the Netherlands, Austria and all too often Germany stand in the way when it comes to solidarity in action and joint responsibility.”
On trade negotiations with the US, Juncker said EU is not aiming at a comprehensive deal along the lines of the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. He also emphasized EU would not want to include agriculture in any trade deal. He added: “The Americans keep trying but we have stood our ground.”
