Ursula von der Leyen's Path to European Commission Presidency

What is the first hurdle Ursula von der Leyen must overcome to become the European Commission President?

• Forming a coalition with the Greens

• Securing a majority in the European Parliament

• Being chosen as the Lead Candidate of her party

• Winning the support of the European Council

How many seats does Ursula von der Leyen's political group need to win in the European Parliament to secure a majority?

• 720 seats

• 188 seats

• 361 seats

• 401 seats

Which political group is Ursula von der Leyen associated with?

• The Greens

• The Left

• Renew Europe

• EPP (European People's Party)

What is one of the main risks of von der Leyen's strategy to enlist the European Greens?

• Strengthening the ECR

• Gaining too many votes

• Losing support from the S&D

• Alienating the EPP base

What is the potential consequence if von der Leyen makes a deal with the ECR?

• She will gain support from the Greens

• The S&D and Renew Europe will withdraw their support

• The EPP will increase its seats

• She will secure a majority easily

What is a potential advantage of the secret ballot for von der Leyen?

• It guarantees a majority

• It allows for public commitments

• It enables private deals with MEPs

• It prevents any backstabbing

What is a potential disadvantage of the secret ballot for von der Leyen?

• It guarantees support from all parties

• It eliminates the need for a coalition

• It invites backstabbing

• It ensures transparency

What happens if von der Leyen does not secure a majority in the European Parliament?

• The European Council will find an alternative candidate

• The vote will be postponed

• She will form a new coalition

• She will automatically become president

What is the role of the European Council if von der Leyen fails to secure a majority?

• To organize a new election

• To find an alternative candidate

• To dissolve the European Parliament

• To appoint von der Leyen as president

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