European Union leaders reappointed German conservative Ursula von der Leyen as president of the European Commission for another five years, alongside new appointees Antonio Costa of Portugal as European Council president and Estonia’s Kaja Kallas as the EU’s top diplomat. The appointments need approval from European lawmakers. Despite criticism from far-right politicians and objections from Italian and Hungarian leaders, the appointments are expected to pass. This move aims to balance geographic and ideological representation within the EU, maintaining stability and leadership as the bloc navigates global challenges and internal political shifts.
EU Leaders Confirm Key Appointments
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