Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, is facing increasing criticism from some EU member countries, according to reporting from Bloomberg and The Japan Times. The concerns focus on her perceived level of influence within the EU’s political process, with criticism described as mounting over how much power the Commission chief appears to hold. The reports indicate that pushback is not limited to specific policy disputes but reflects broader worries among certain governments about von der Leyen’s working style and the way decisions are driven at the Commission level. Separately, The Japan Times also links the criticism to how von der Leyen’s approach affects efforts to maintain or revive momentum for the EU project, suggesting that internal friction may be contributing to difficulties in sustaining her agenda. Bloomberg frames the issue mainly as growing perceptions that von der Leyen is “too powerful,” while The Japan Times emphasizes the impact of her leadership style on wider political efforts. Both accounts indicate that member-state opposition is becoming more visible and that von der Leyen’s role is increasingly scrutinized within the EU system.