Markus Pieper resigns from €17k-a-month role hours before he was due to start amid claims of favouritism
The controversy has been seized upon as evidence that Ursula von der Leyen may yet falter in her attempt to secure a second term as European Commission president.The controversy has been seized upon as evidence that Ursula von der Leyen may yet falter in her attempt to secure a second term as European Commission president.
“Just as Breton boycotted my taking office in advance within the commission, I currently see no possibility of fulfilling the legitimate expectations associated with the office. Things will look different after the European elections with the expected new majorities.”
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