German leader defends backing of Manfred Weber,opposed by French presidentThe Franco-German split over who should next lead the European commission has deepened after Angela Merkel defended her support for a fellow German MEP for the post in the face of Emmanuel Macron’s doubts.
The two leaders are divided over the claim of Manfred Weber, the candidate nominated as European commission president by the chancellor’s political group, or the European People’s party (EPP). Related: 'Spectres of the past': Angela Merkel sounds alarm over antisemitism Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com