EU’s Next Chief Says She Still Hopes Britain Doesn’t Leave

The woman designated to be the most powerful official in the European Union said she hopes the U.K. stays in the bloc after all.

In a clear indication that she will try to prevent the U.K. leaving without a deal, Ursula von der Leyen, nominee for next European Commission president, told EU lawmakers that if Britain does leave it has to be on the best possible terms. She said the country should be allowed to postpone its departure again if needed.