EU Commission president-elect on Rtrs laying out his mission statement

  • EU should consider financial incentives for economic reforms and budget for Eurozone
  • future bail-outs for EU countries must take into account social impact
  • will not seek to change EU’s strict budget rules as Commission president
  • wants to mobilise EUR 300bln for public investment projects
  • EU needs a minimum wage
  • EU must integrate energy infrastructure to form energy union

Juncker is due to be elected by the European parliament today

His speech is live here