The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is due to present on Wednesday, July 16, the draft EU budget for 2028-2034. Meanwhile, politicians informally talk about the deterioration of relations between her and the heads of many European countries, which informs Gazeta.Pl .
On July 16, the European Commission will present the draft of the new EU budget for 2028-2034, which will show how the Commission has revised the current policy under pressure from member states, including in the field of defense and combating climate change.
"No one knows exactly what Ursula will offer. This is especially relevant, since the work is coordinated primarily by the ET political cabinet and, to a lesser extent, Commissioner Peter Serafin, who is responsible for the EU budget," explained money.pl a government source.
Another source from the same publication added: "We would prefer each commissioner to present his own strategy. Meanwhile, Ursula von der Leyen wants to act collectively, preferably within the framework of the so-called College of Commissioners and her cabinet. And if decisions are made in this way, it weakens the direct impact on budgetary issues."
In turn, one of the MEPs pointed to a clear deterioration in relations with the head of the European Commission.
"We have good relations with her, but they are deteriorating due to disagreements on a number of issues. If the head of the European Commission sees some kind of tension, she shifts the responsibility to the Board of Commissioners or says that something has already been agreed with the European Parliament and it remains only to implement it," he stressed.