By Matt Chorley, Mailonline Political Editor David Cameron and Angela Merkel have clashed in a meeting over the future of direction of Europe. Downing Street sources said the pair had a ‘candid’ exchange over the prospect of arch-federalist Jean-Claude Juncker becoming president of the European Commission. Mr Cameron has warned that Britain could leave the EU if he fails in his bid to block Mr Juncker’s appointment, which is backed by Mrs Merkel. David Cameron and Angela Merkel had a 'candid' meeting last night over who should become the next president of the European Commission Mr Cameron and Mrs Merkel sat across the table from one another at a breakfast meeting of G7 leaders this morning
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British PM and German Chancellor clash during bilateral at G7 summit
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Merkel backs arch-federalist Juncker as European Commission President
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But Cameron fears it will thwart his plan for radical reform of the EU
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Ex-French PM Rocard tells UK: Get out of Europe before you kill it
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