With 3 years left in her term, the Commission boss must revive Europe’s industry, defend its rules, bolster security, support Ukraine, expand the bloc — and pay for it all.
With 3 years left in her term, the Commission boss must revive Europe’s industry, defend its rules, bolster security, support Ukraine, expand the bloc — and pay for it all.
By ZOYA SHEFTALOVICHin Brussels
Illustration by Eva Redamonti for POLITICO
August 30, 2026
5:00 pm CET
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