Von der Leyen Seeks Re-election Amid Questions Over Economic Policies

Von der Leyen has vastly expanded EU Commission powers over last 5 years - handling COVID, Brexit, climate change, etc.

She has overseen expensive COVID borrowing and green policies that have damaged European economy

EU growth is far behind US and China over last 5 years

Her policies have weakened core industries like autos and tech startups through overregulation

She is seeking re-election but has been disaster for European economy - declining global relevance