EU Leaders Endorse Von der Leyen and Kallas for Top Roles

Von der Leyen and Kallas must now secure parliamentary approval amid political complexities.

• Von der Leyen seeks a second term as European Commission President, needing 361 out of 720 parliamentary votes.
• Kallas, a strong critic of Russia, is nominated as the EU's top diplomat, maintaining Estonia's anti-Russia stance.
• The European Parliament, newly shifted to the right, presents a challenging path for both candidates.
• Von der Leyen may need to negotiate with either the Greens or far-right factions to secure her position.
• Antonio Costa is confirmed as the new European Council President, despite past corruption concerns.

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