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EPP Threatens to Block Von der Leyen's Key Plans
10/8/2025
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- The European People's Party (EPP) threatens to block two plans from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
- As the Parliament's largest group, the EPP negotiates over her budget overhaul and emissions reduction pledge.
- Tensions underscore von der Leyen's precarious position ahead of two no-confidence votes.
- Disagreements center on pooling agriculture subsidies and funds for poorer regions, raising oversight concerns.
