France and Italy will compete for influential EU economic positions

On June 26, Jinshi data reported that according to the Financial Times, 27 EU leaders will gather in Brussels on Thursday to discuss the appointment of the highest positions of the next European Commission. Von der Leyen is expected to be re-elected as the president of the European Commission, and former Portuguese Prime Minister Costa is expected to become the next President of the European Council. Estonian Prime Minister Karas is expected to be the next Commissioner for Foreign Affairs. In addition to these three top positions, France and Italy are expected to compete for the economic position of the Trade, Competition and Industry Commissioner. This economic position has the power to control policies and financial leverage to achieve industrial policies. Since Macron came to power, his relationship with Italian Prime Minister Meloni has been tense. In recent weeks, relations between the two countries have hit an all-time low. Personal grievances are expected to intensify the economic position battle.