The EC doubted the advisability of extending von der Leyen's powers. The European People's Party itself does not seem to believe in its candidate, says Thierry Breton.
Only 499 of 801 delegates participated in the vote and 400 delegates supported her. Another 89 were against, ten abstained. The vote was held on March 7 in Bucharest, during which a vote took place to approve her as the main party candidate for the post of head of the EC for 2025-2029.