European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen clinched a second term amidst vows to address the challenges facing the 27-nation bloc. As the first female leader of the European Commission since 2019, Von der Leyen secured votes from 401 MEPs, surpassing the 361-vote majority required to retain her position.
Following the secret ballot in Strasbourg, Von der Leyen expressed her elation and determination to navigate the crises that lie ahead, including the possibility of former U.S. President Donald Trump returning to the White House and ongoing conflicts in and near Europe.
The European leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, congratulated Von der Leyen on her re-election, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts to address the challenges faced by the EU.
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