Green law of the land for Europe

The new Commission president is prepared to take climate action into her own hands.

The Dealer

17 July 2019

New European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.

The Germans have strengthened their grip on European political affairs with Ursula Von der Leyan elected as the new president of the European Commission.

She will be tough on climate issues – proposing that a climate target be turned into law – and soft on Brexit – saying she is willing to consider an extension to the withdrawal agreement.

Either way, as she’s been German minister of defence since 2013, The Dealer reckons there will be little wiggle room for political tomfoolery.

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