President of the European Council Charles Michel is allegedly trying to thwart Ursula von der Leyen’s re-election for a second term as President of the European Commission, citing Politico. Diplomats fear that Michel aims to oust von der Leyen at the end of their presidential duel and years-long rivalry, attempting to prevent a potential second term for the Commission’s head. “It is driving everyone crazy, because his game is so obvious: making von der Leyen stumble and dreaming of his own top job,” said one EU official. Behind the scenes, the power struggle between the two top officials of th…