Von der Leyen Criticized for 'President for All' Remarks on World Order
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is facing criticism from member states and her own colleagues for 'overstepping her bounds' and making 'awkward statements' about the world order, adding to existing divisions within the EU following her remarks on the Iran war.
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