Event Brief
EU Commission chief seen as too powerful amid pushback
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Summary: Ursula von der Leyen faces pushback from some EU member countries over her power.
WHO: Ursula von der Leyen
WHAT: Some EU member countries are pushing back against Ursula von der Leyen’s perceived power.
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
WHERE: European Union
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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