On July 16, the European Parliament is scheduled to approve Jean-Claude Juncker as president of the European Commission.

The Commission president is Europe’s most important decision-maker on a wide range of policies and, as such, he has to show an ability to manage.

Some diplomats have suggested that the nomination of Juncker will leave Europe the big loser because of allegations that he drinks too much!

Winston Churchill too had his smoking and drinking habits. So would one say that alcohol and cigars meant Churchill was not fit to be Britain’s prime minister? Likewise with Juncker.

Let’s drink a toast to Juncker’s success in his new position as Europe’s top man.