The Re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission President
Ursula von der Leyen has been reelected for a second term as European Commission president, with 401 out of 707 MEPs voting in favor of her appointment. The German politician’s campaign focused on defense, competitiveness, and housing, with a promise to fight for a democratic and “strong” Europe.
In her speech before the vote, von der Leyen outlined her priorities for the new term, including strengthening defense capabilities and turning the EU into a “defense union” with a “single defense market.” She also emphasized the importance of the climate agenda and environmental protection.
The re-elected commissioner pledged continued support for Ukraine and hinted at the possibility of Ukraine’s bid to join the bloc being realized during her tenure.
For more details on von der Leyen’s plans for a “defense union,” you can read the full article here.
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