“President von der Leyen has sought to promote pro-European cooperation in the face of multiple crises. But she faces a major problem within her own political family, where too often, narrow partisan interests and frequent cooperation with the far right undermines the unity and ambition that Europe so desperately needs,” said Vula Tsetsi, European Green Party Co-Chair. “This summer made it undeniable: the climate crisis is here, and action is more urgent than ever.