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.
Key Points
- Les Républicains will not support Ursula von der Leyen's bid for a second term
- Principal objection is her green agenda and environmental regulations impacting European farmers
- European People's Party likely to still back von der Leyen