Von der Leyen Caught Between Warring EU Parliament Allies

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces pressure from fractious political groups in the European Parliament over competing demands for her support and attention. Last year's State of the Union address culminated in conflicts among her allies, highlighting internal divisions within her coalition. The tension reflects broader struggles over power, priorities, and policy direction within EU institutions.

Byte's take

Von der Leyen's coalition is held together by spite, not shared purpose—a fragile structure for steering the EU's most consequential legislation.