Happy birthday! Jean-Claude Juncker turns 71 today

Former European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker is celebrating his 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Jean-Claude Juncker has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Juncker, a cultural icon

Born 让-克洛德·容克 in Redange-sur-Attert on December 9, 1954, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in history. Juncker's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jean-Claude hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jean-Claude Juncker as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Jean-Claude, you're the best!

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