Publication
The von der Leyen Effect: Does visibility lead to accountability?
07 05 2024
Has Ursula von der Leyen enhanced the Commission’s profile and visibility among European citizens?
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What is it about?
The European Union faces a crucial election year, with discussions on global tensions, climate protests and economic growth dominating public debate. In the run-up to the European Parliament elections, this study analyses the 'von der Leyen effect'. Despite her high profile, concrete political knowledge about the current Commission President appears to be limited among Europe's citizens. Find out how these results could affect the political landscape in Europe.