Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal
11 Sep EU Institutions

Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal

The Commission chief’s State of the Union defence of the pact she negotiated with Donald Trump drew fire from across the political spectrum. But the real battle is over whether the pro-EU majority will keep her second term afloat.
by Federica Di Sario
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