Ursula von der Leyen

Her position is a ‘major jump’ for the EPP.

Socialists and liberals express concerns about German nominee for Commission president.

Watch as nominee for Commission president speaks to members of the European Parliament.

Horse-trading in high gear as nominee for Commission presidency seeks support from Parliament.

German nominee for top EU job needs the Greens, but lacks environmental credentials.

The potential future PM’s transition team are planning a busy summer.

‘I’m a very unique guy, I was the first and the last Spitzenkandidat,’ Commission president says.

Greens retain national lead in new ARD survey.

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer urged Social Democrats to ‘rethink’ their opposition to Commission president nominee.

Tweets do the talking as nominee for Commission president visits EU capital.

Von der Leyen holds talks in Brussels as European Parliament hears complaints about her nomination.

MEP said fellow German Ursula von der Leyen was an ‘appropriate’ choice to be next Commission president.

The increase in support for Green parties in some EU countries hasn’t so far translated into an EU top job.

‘My aim is the United States of Europe,’ the nominee for Commission president once said.

Surprise candidate for Commission chief plays to a friendly crowd first.

The region is happy that Frans Timmermans won’t be Commission president, although the joy may be short-lived.

How Macron, Merkel, Michel and more fared in power struggle.

UK prime minister says having ‘constructive relationships with those who are appointed’ to EU top jobs in the UK’s ‘national interest.’

The early years of the woman nominated as European Commission president.

German defense minister, at head of slate of candidates for top jobs, faces resistance in Parliament.

Rush to a decision yielded a package that favored Western Europe — and the art of the backroom deal.

The woman nominated for Commission chief has plenty of critics back home.