Europe 's leaders nominate Angela Merkel as president of the European Commission . Last month , the Hungarian election revealed cracks in the continent-wide bloc . One of the most powerful European leaders , German Chancellor Angela Merkel , endorsed the former Luxembourg prime minister , who is a member of Europe 's strongest political party , the center-right EPP . Jean-Claude Juncker and Angela Merkel clashed over Merkel 's support for the European Commission . Cameron forced a vote on issue , but only Hungarian PM Viktor Orban backed him .
Europe 's leaders nominate Angela Merkel as president of the European Commission . Last month , the Hungarian election revealed cracks in the continent-wide bloc . Jean-Claude Juncker and Angela Merkel clashed over Merkel 's support for the European Commission . Cameron forced a vote on issue , but only Hungarian PM Viktor Orban backed him .