The leaders of the main European parties have agreed to put forward Jean-Claude Juncker as the next President of the European Commission.

The Presidents of the so-called 'Europarties' say Mr. Juncker should be the first candidate after his party, The EPP, won the most seats in the European elections.

There had been speculation last night that the EPP leaders from several member states - including German Chancellor Angela Merkel - were reconsidering their support for Mr. Juncker to take over from Jose-Manuel Barroso.

That speculation had led to renewed possibilities that Enda Kenny could be approached to take the top job in Brussels starting in November.

Mr. Juncker served as Prime Minister of Luxembourg for over 18 years between 1995 and 2013.

He was elected by the EPP Congress held in Dublin earlier this year as the EPP candidate for President of the European Commission ahead of the European elections.

Thank you for your support! #withJuncker #EP2014 pic.twitter.com/D83six85Io

— Jean-Claude Juncker (@JunckerEU) May 27, 2014