Macron believes that von der Leyen has over-politicised her role and wants to see a less controversial and technocratic candidate in the EU Commission s top job.
French president Emmanuel Macron reiterated his controversial comments that Europe must avoid being drawn into any conflict between the US and China over Taiwan. It has not gone down well with leaders in the continent, especially those in Eastern Europe. They fear alienating America, which has helped keep Russia at bay