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European leaders, including President Emmanuel  Macron of France, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of   Germany, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of  Italy, met for dinner on Monday to talk about   some pretty important stuff—The big topic?  Deciding who gets the top jobs in the EU. These top positions include  the European Council President,   the European Commission President, and  the High Representative of the Union for   Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.  But what do these roles actually do? The European Council is where the  heads of state or government of   the 27 EU member states come together,  along with its own President. They set   the EU's overall political direction and  priorities. The President of the European   Council represents the EU externally and ensures  everyone’s working together smoothly. Right now,   António Costa from Portugal is the most  likely candidate for this role. He’s part   of the Socialists & Democrats (S&D) group and  was the Prime Minister of Portugal. He is known   for his practical approach to leadership  and focus on social and economic issues. Onto our next institution: The European  Commission. Which is like the executive branch of   the EU. It’s responsible for proposing new laws,  implementing decisions, upholding EU treaties,   and managing day-to-day affairs. The President  of the European Commission leads this group of   27 Commissioners, one from each EU country. Right  now, Ursula von der Leyen from Germany is likely   to continue for a second term. She’s part of the  centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) and   has been in office since 2019, championing  big initiatives like the European Green Deal. Lastly, there is the High Representative of the  Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,   which is the EU’s chief diplomat. This  person shapes and carries out the EU’s   foreign and security policy, making  sure the EU speaks with one voice on   the international stage. Right now, Kaja  Kallas, the Prime Minister of Estonia,   is the frontrunner for this role. She’s part  of the Renew Europe group and is known for her   strong stance on security and her efforts to boost  digital innovation and cybersecurity in the EU. This lineup of candidates represents the  three largest groups in the EU. The top job,   President of the European Commission, is set to go  to the EPP, the largest group. The other two roles   are lined up for the second and third largest  groups. Plus, it's a great mix geographically,   with representation from Southern Europe,  Western Europe, and Northeastern Europe. But hold on, these names aren’t set in stone yet.  At the end of the month, on June 27th and 28th,   there’s an official meeting where these leaders   are likely to be confirmed. BUT  there are significant obstacles. First, the EPP is getting a bit greedy.  They think they should get a piece of the   European Council pie too. Traditionally, a Council  presidency term is 2.5 years, usually extended to   match the Commission’s five-year term. But  now, the EPP is proposing to split it up,   2.5 years for the S&D and then 2.5 years for  the EPP - a move that's ruffled the Socialists,   who were set to take their turn holding that  post. Considering that EPP will most likely also   have their candidate Metsola as the Parliament  president, is this asking for a bit too much?  Second, the more centrist leaning party  negotiators held their own private   pre-meetings and left Meloni out. This might  be a big mistake—Meloni was visibly annoyed,   and Viktor Orbán even tweeted about it.  Meloni’s protests might not have been   enough to stall the process, but the EPP’s  Council-split idea is causing delays that   could have serious consequences for von der Leyen. For example, this might give much needed time to   the Conservatives and Far-Right to get their act  together. If the ECR, the I&D and other far-right   players like AfD and Fidesz, could quickly  form a mega-group ahead of the June 27th,   it would shake up everything. Even small gains  by this group could make it harder to justify   keeping the top jobs within the centre. And third, even if everything is confirmed   on the 27th, the Commission president,  Ursula von der Leyen will face another   tough challenge—getting the green light  from the European Parliament in mid-July. But what do you think? Happy with these choices? Please like the video and hit the subscribe button  if you enjoy the content. And consider following   us on instagram for more content. And if you want  to support us further, please sign up to Patreon.