Bullet points of Von der Leyen has tightened her grip on the EU's steering wheel – and is moving it subtly to the right | Paul Taylor
Bullet points of Von der Leyen has tightened her grip on the EU's steering wheel – and is moving it subtly to the right | Paul Taylor
- Ursula von der Leyen has solidified power in her second term as European Commission president.
- She appointed an executive team balancing different political factions and demographics, emphasizing economic competitiveness, security, and a green transition.
- Von der Leyen asserted her authority by removing critics from positions of power and shaping the commission's structure to centralize decision-making.
- The team composition reflects a shift towards the right politically and a focus on Eastern Europe geographically.
- However, challenges remain in securing the necessary funds for proposed initiatives.
- Ursula von der Leyen has solidified power in her second term as European Commission president.
- She appointed an executive team balancing different political factions and demographics, emphasizing economic competitiveness, security, and a green transition.
- Von der Leyen asserted her authority by removing critics from positions of power and shaping the commission's structure to centralize decision-making.
- The team composition reflects a shift towards the right politically and a focus on Eastern Europe geographically.
- However, challenges remain in securing the necessary funds for proposed initiatives.