BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The battle for the presidency of the European Commission, arguably the most powerful job in Brussels, began in earnest on Monday after the centre-right secured a clear victory in European Parliament elections.
Former Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker, the centre-right's choice for Commission president, brushed off questions about his candidacy, saying the job was effectively his for the taking.
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