EU leadership gets decided by quarrel of ‘most powerful women’
Date
7/18/2024 4:42:15 AM
(MENAFN) The future tenure of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hangs in the balance as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni weighs her pivotal role in the upcoming decision-making process, according to Politico. Following von der Leyen’s nomination for a second term through a closed-door agreement among six national leaders, excluding Meloni’s Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group, all eyes turn to Thursday’s crucial vote.
Described as a clash between Europe’s foremost female leaders, the outcome will likely hinge on Meloni’s stance and her coalition’s 78 votes, which could significantly sway the 720-member European Parliament's secret ballot. Despite von der Leyen having apparent support from various political blocs like conservatives, liberals, greens, and socialists, uncertainty lingers as up to 15 percent of their MEPs may not fully endorse her candidacy.
The decision for Meloni poses a delicate balance between aligning pragmatically with European Union leadership to strengthen her position on the European stage or remaining loyal to her political principles and coalition partners in Italy, notably Matteo Salvini, who has vocally opposed von der Leyen’s continuation. As the political landscape shifts, Meloni’s choice could determine not only von der Leyen’s fate but also reshape the dynamics of European leadership in the coming years.
MENAFN18072024000045015687ID1108453743
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.