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" It's insane how many people in high EU roles are only there because they failed in local politics, or got caught in some scandal."

Von der Leyen is a good example.



Elaborate.


She didn't exactly have a stellar reputation when she was defense minister. I don't think many people think that her performance in that office made her a candidate for other high offices.




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