EU Leadership Roles and Challenges

Which role is responsible for setting the EU's overall political direction and priorities?

• High Representative for Foreign Affairs

• European Parliament President

• European Council President

• European Commission President

Who is the likely candidate for the European Commission President role?

• Ursula von der Leyen

• Emmanuel Macron

• António Costa

• Kaja Kallas

What is the main focus of the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy?

• Representing EU in trade negotiations

• Shaping EU's foreign and security policy

• Managing EU day-to-day affairs

• Proposing new EU laws

What is causing delays in the confirmation of EU leadership roles?

• EPP's proposal to split the Council presidency term

• Lack of candidates for the roles

• Brexit negotiations

• Disagreements over EU budget

What could potentially impact the confirmation of the top EU roles?

• Economic sanctions on EU countries

• A natural disaster in Europe

• Formation of a mega-group by far-right parties

• A new EU treaty