The centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) is poised to endorse Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as European Commission President. Von der Leyen, who served as the first female President over the past five years, navigated the EU through significant challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Her tenure saw the implementation of ambitious climate policies and increased joint EU spending on various fronts. With support from EU leaders, von der Leyen would continue to shape policies on crucial issues like big tech regulation, state aid, and relations with China and Russia. Despite facing potential challenges in the European Parliament, where eurosceptic sentiments are rising, the EPP’s backing indicates strong political support for von der Leyen’s reappointment.