EU Capitals Accuse von der Leyen of Diplomatic Overreach During Iran Crisis

Several European governments have criticised European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for allegedly overstepping her role during the early days of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, arguing she acted beyond her mandate by positioning herself as the EU’s main international representative. Diplomats and lawmakers told POLITICO that von der Leyen held numerous calls with […]


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