Romania launches EU Presidency in critical times for Europe's future

President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker (2nd L) shakes hands with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis (2nd R) at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Romania, Jan. 11, 2019. Romania's Presidency at the Council of the European Union (EU) takes place at a "difficult" time for Europe, said on Friday President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, stressing that the mandate "must ensure stability and offer hope." (Xinhua/Cristian Cristel)