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Junker passes Prime Minister baton to Xavier Bettel

After 18 years of loyal service, Jean-Claude Juncker handed the Prime Minister baton to Xavier Bettel on Thursday with the transfer of power taking place in a friendly atmosphere.

05.12.2013

After 18 years of loyal service, Jean-Claude Juncker handed the Prime Minister baton to Xavier Bettel on Thursday. The transfer of power took place in a friendly atmosphere as the photo above clearly shows.

The former Prime Minister expressed the hope that "the people accept the new Prime Minister."