The nominee for President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, was heavily involved on Wednesday 10 July in the European Parliament in convincing MEPs that she is suitable for such a position and has a sufficiently ambitious pro-European vision.
“I am working hard on a majority in the European Parliament”, said the Christian Democrat, calling herself “European of heart and conviction” - and the Parliament, “the heart of European democracy”.
In two public hearings...