Von der Leyen wants to remain President of the EU Commission. Criticism comes from the SPD and the Greens.
If she were to remain Commission President, she would appoint a European defense commissioner. The position of EU Commission President must be filled after the European elections. As a result, a candidate from the party that performs the best in European elections is appointed. It is certain that von der Leyan will receive the majority of votes there. No opposing candidates are known yet in addition to the German CDU and CSU, the European EVP party.