THIRSTY Eurocrat Jean-Claude Juncker took a tumble at a glitzy VIP dinner last night.

The European Commission boss had to be helped to his feet as he arrived for the bash in Vienna.

5 Jean-Claude Juncker took a tumble at a VIP dinner last night Credit: EPA

5 The Brussels boss had to be helped up by watching aides Credit: AFP

He later seemed to recover from his plight as he was seen hugging and high-fiving European prime ministers while sitting down for dinner.

The unfortunate fall took place at a joint Europe-Africa forum event held in Vienna's Hofburg Palace last night.

A spokesman said: "Photos sometimes lie as they do in this case - the president is in full good health and in full throttle."

Last week Mr Juncker courted controversy when he called Theresa May's Brexit plans "nebulous" at an EU summit.

5 He later seemed to recover from his plight Credit: AFP or licensors

5 Mr Juncker was seen hugging the prime minister of Estonia Credit: EPA

The PM blasted the Eurocrat to his face for the slur - but he claimed she was soon "kissing me" after he explained he'd been misquoted.

Mr Juncker was also criticised for ruffling the hair of a female official at the European Council in Brussels.

The 64-year-old former PM of Luxembourg is known for his love of fine wines and spirits.

This summer he had to be held upright by European leaders at a Nato summit.

He has blamed his ill health on the nerve disease sciatica.

Fragile Jean Claude Juncker has to be helped down steps at EU summit

5 The Brussels boss high-fived the PM of Croatia Credit: AFP

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But one Brussels insisder has publicly accused Mr Juncker of having a drinking problem.

French journalist Jean Quatremer said: "When a bailiff brings him a glass of water at a council of ministers, we all know it's gin."

Mr Juncker denies having a problem with alcohol.

Moment European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker flips woman's hair

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