Von der Leyen Facing EU Vote

The transcript discusses a tight vote situation involving a speech in French, highlighting the challenges faced by the candidate who did not participate in the European election. The political dynamics between the French and Germans, resistance from the European Social Democrats, and concerns about European democracy are explored. The potential failure to secure votes could lead to a nightmare scenario for European leaders, impacting Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron, and raising questions about the future of a more federal Europe.

What are the implications of the candidate's decision on European democracy as perceived by the Social Democrats?

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How does the situation reflect on the political capital already deployed by European leaders?

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