Will von der Leyen run for a third term? Brussels buzzes with speculation
Ursula von der Leyen is only a year and a half into her second term, but Brussels is already whispering about a third. The podcast explores the reasons behind the speculation, along with the U.S.-Iran peace deal's impact on energy prices and a new European social media platform.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, is just a year and a half into her second term, yet whispers of a possible third term are already circulating in Brussels. The speculation is fueled by her sweeping overhaul of the European Commission and concerns that too much power is being concentrated at the top, as discussed in a recent Brussels Playbook podcast episode hosted by Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart.
The same episode also examines the U.S.-Iran peace deal, which has brought down oil and gas prices but has not resolved Europe's energy worries. Additionally, it introduces 'W', a new 'made in Europe' social media platform aiming to challenge X (formerly Twitter) with verified users, European data hosting, and no bots.
The podcast invites listeners to send questions and comments, and notes that on June 30th, they will celebrate 100 episodes with a live taping, inviting interested parties to register for a chance to attend.
