Explore critical takeaways from the Maastricht debate held on April 29, where eight candidates for the EU Commission Presidency – including sitting Commission President von der Leyen – discussed their visions for the EU’s future. The debate covered topics ranging from defence to EU democracy, with insights into possible collaborations between the EPP and the Conservative ECR group. You can find more details on this as well as the candidates’ policies related to the Green Deal, agriculture, the future of AI and more at the Dods briefing here.
