Jean-Claude Juncker's bid
to head the European Commission has received a boost with the backing
of nine left-wing heads of government.
Mr Juncker is the centre-right's candidate for the post.
The announcement is expected to further isolate the UK government, which opposes Mr Juncker's candidacy.
The nine leaders met in Paris at the invitation of French President Francois Hollande, ahead of a summit next week.
The summit will decide who is to head the Commission, the European Union's executive body.
Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged the UK will oppose "right up to the end" the candidacy of former Luxembourg leader Jean-Claude Juncker to be European Commission president.
He has said Mr Juncker was too pro-federalist and the appointment would make EU reforms harder to achieve.
Read more: BBC News - Left-wing leaders back Juncker for top Europe job
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