Von der Leyen faces pressure from warring EU Parliament allies to pick a side

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is under pressure from her own political allies in the European Parliament, who are divided and demanding she take a clearer stance. The internal rift, which escalated after last year's State of the Union address, threatens her ability to maintain a stable coalition ahead of key legislative votes. The outcome is uncertain, but the friction could weaken her political capital and complicate EU decision-making.