European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, a German centre-right Christian Democrat, is seeking support for a second term in office.
His group in the European Parliament, the European People's Party (EPP), won a clear victory in this month's elections for the legislature, strengthening his chances for another five-year term.
But they will still need the support of some other political groups in parliament, as well as the support of a majority of EU national leaders.
"It is clear that after the election results, everything is in favor of a second term for Ursula von der Leyen," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview on Saturday.
The future presidency of the European Council and the post of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs are also likely to be up for discussion when leaders meet at a working dinner in Brussels on Monday.
Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa is currently being seen as a possible candidate for the council post and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is being seen as the bloc's next foreign affairs chief.
Leaders of EU states will also meet again next week for a regular summit. It is expected that by this time the personnel planning will be finalized and will only need to be formalized.
If not, national leaders will continue discussions in Brussels about filling the top posts.
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His group in the European Parliament, the European People's Party (EPP), won a clear victory in this month's elections for the legislature, strengthening his chances for another five-year term.
But they will still need the support of some other political groups in parliament, as well as the support of a majority of EU national leaders.
"It is clear that after the election results, everything is in favor of a second term for Ursula von der Leyen," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview on Saturday.
The future presidency of the European Council and the post of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs are also likely to be up for discussion when leaders meet at a working dinner in Brussels on Monday.
Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa is currently being seen as a possible candidate for the council post and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is being seen as the bloc's next foreign affairs chief.
Leaders of EU states will also meet again next week for a regular summit. It is expected that by this time the personnel planning will be finalized and will only need to be formalized.
If not, national leaders will continue discussions in Brussels about filling the top posts.
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