EU: Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission Presidential candidate seeks to put the environment and social issues at center of her future mandate

On 10 July, CDU (German Conservative Party) member Ursula von de Leyen met with seven EU parliamentary groups as she sought to present her set of priorities in a bid to win their backing for her candidacy as European Commission President, the vote for which is set for 16 July. During a press conference following the meetings, the President-elect sketched out her two primary axes for the next five years namely: the environment and social issues.

Through . Published on 11 July 2019 à 15h29 - Update on 11 July 2019 à 15h29

Serious environment goals. Ursula von der Leyen has called the challenges surrounding sustainable development and climate change as the key priorities for the next generation.…

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