Re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission

Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as the President of the European Commission for a second term, focusing on issues like the European Green New Deal and Ukraine joining the EU. She faced criticism from right-wing factions for her policies.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces criticism from French populist Marine Le Pen for not opposing Ursula von der Leyen's second term as European Commission chief. Meloni, once known as a populist firebrand, has governed from the center and deepened ties with Brussels. While implementing conservative policies, illegal migration has increased under her leadership, leading to accusations of being a globalist in populist clothing.

French centre-right party refuses to back Ursula von der Leyen for second term as EU Commission President

The French centre-right Les Républicains will not support Ursula von der Leyen's quest for a second term as European Commission President due to dissatisfaction with her performance. The party objects to her green agenda push and support of new environmental regulations affecting European farmers.