Ursula von der Leyen’s re-election as European Commission president has led to concerns among environmental groups about a potential shift in focus away from nature towards industrial competitiveness, despite her commitment to the European Green Deal. While von der Leyen emphasizes a Clean Industrial Deal aimed at boosting EU competitiveness, environmental groups warn against neglecting the interconnectedness of climate, biodiversity, and pollution crises. The manifesto lacks concrete measures for biodiversity protection and relies heavily on incentives for farmers, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the Green Deal’s implementation.