President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker (L) is welcomed by Romania's Prime Minister Viorica Dancila at the Victoria 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)