The Italian press reports that Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, could pursue the role of NATO Secretary General. Republic [citation].
The piece suggests this option gains traction if von der Leyen does not secure a second term as president of the European Commission. Republic [citation].
According to the report, she would be an appealing choice for the United States, with other potential candidates not fully convincing, the author notes. Republic[citation].
Von der Leyen is slated to visit Canada and the United States on Tuesday, the publication notes. The trip could be viewed through the lens of a possible NATO leadership bid. Republic [citation].
Former European Commission representative Christian Wiegand mentioned that the International Center for the Collection of Crime Evidence in Ukraine should open in The Hague by summer. Von der Leyen announced the center’s establishment in early February. A joint investigative team under Eurojust will coordinate evidence collection. Republic [citation].