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He did not answer a question later if Juncker had taken an alcoholic drink before dinner.
Schinas confirmed that the President attended the dinner as planned and completed a full program of events the next day. Schinas said he was unaware that Juncker had received medical treatment Wednesday night, but he said the president was taking medication for his condition.
He was asked to confirm that Juncker's condition did not prevent him from fulfilling his role. , Schinas said, "Yes, I can confirm it."
Juncker, who was elected to the office in 2014 for a five-year term, has faced allegations of drunkenness several times, appearing unbalanced and displaying erratic behavior during public appearances.
More recently, on June 21, he appeared to be struggling down the stairs to the Lower House of the Irish Parliament, en route to the podium to deliver a speech. Before starting his remarks, Juncker explained: "I have some difficulty walking, I'm not drunk, I have sciatica, I'd rather be drunk."
Juncker has a busy schedule next week. Tokyo and Madrid in the newspaper. Schinas confirmed Friday that the president was going to complete his "very demanding program" and that it was not expected that he be accompanied by a doctor.
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