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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has to play a "chess game" with EU's leaders to get her team

Video. Economic portfolios are key in talks to choose new EU commissioners

Updated: 29/08/2024 - 8:09 GMT+2

All governments must announce their nominees for the European Commission by 30 August.

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