The European Parliament is elected by vote and has to ratify the chosen members of the EU council. The president of the council included.
replyWhat's your point? You'd rather have a democratically elected but corrupt leader than an appointed but honest one?
replyI'm not sure what that's supposed to imply because if Ursula von der Leyen manages to be less corrupt without being elected by the people that has some uncharitable consequences for the quality of the American electorate, I think HL Mencken had something to say on this
replyTechnically, the US president is also not elected by the people but by the electors, which in many ways is comparable to how the EU elected the EU Commission President.
replyCertainly Van Der Leyen.
replyI suggest you show up for next EU election if you don't like the option.
How should EU citizens vote at that next election if they are unhappy with von der Leyen's actions as President of the European Commission in order to remove her if enough other voters agree?
replyThey should vote for parties that are not organized in the EPP (European people's party). The exact party options depend on the country you're voting in.
replyClearly you have no idea how the head of EC is chosen. Because of the two only Trump was actually elected by the people.
replyRemember that Chat control has gone through vote through directly elected parliament like any other legislation.
replyThe next election is in 2029. I suggest you show up instead of spreading fabrications online.