EU Commission Presidency Quiz

What has caused Ursula von der Leyen's popularity to decline?

• Her age

• Numerous scandals

• Winning the last election

• Her support for the EPP group

What is the first hurdle in becoming the Commission President?

• Gaining support from EU countries

• Winning the election

• Being chosen as the Lead Candidate of your party

• Securing an absolute majority in the European Parliament

Why is Ursula von der Leyen's path to gaining support from EU countries complicated?

• Her popularity in Eastern Europe

• Her age

• Her support for Israel

• Her lack of experience

Which countries are openly critical of the Commission’s policies?

• France and Italy

• Spain and Ireland

• Hungary and Slovakia

• Germany and Belgium

What is Ursula von der Leyen's chance of passing the third hurdle according to EU Made Simple?

• 9 out of 10

• 8 out of 10

• 6 out of 10

• 4.3 out of 10

What is the toughest test Ursula von der Leyen faces?

• Winning the election

• Gaining support from EU countries

• Securing an absolute majority in the European Parliament

• Being chosen as the Lead Candidate

What scandal involved Ursula von der Leyen appointing a fellow party member to a lucrative position?

• Pfizergate

• Piepergate

• EPPgate

• Hungarygate

Who is the number one candidate likely to replace Ursula von der Leyen?

• Klaus Iohannis

• Mario Draghi

• Andrej Plenkovic

• Nicolas Schmit

What is a significant factor in Klaus Iohannis's favor for becoming the Commission President?

• His stable leadership and popularity among European leaders

• His lack of political ties

• His age

• His executive experience

Which candidate is known for their decisive 'whatever it takes' approach during the euro-area debt crisis?

• Andrej Plenkovic

• Klaus Iohannis

• Roberta Metsola

• Mario Draghi