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European Parliament to vote today on new Commission President

European Parliament to vote today on new Commission President

Above: Ursula von der Leyen reacts after being reelected to a second 5-year term as head of the European Commission during the plenary session of the European Parliament on July 18, 2024 in Strasbourg, France. Image copyright: Johannes Simon / Stringer / Getty Images News via Getty Images***PLEASE REPLACE WATERMARKED IMAGE***

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Ursula von der Leyen outlined her political agenda for the next five years and garnered more support in the secret ballot in the European Parliament than anticipated, resulting in her re-election for a second term as President of the European Commission. The election held on Thursday demonstrated a strong belief in Ms. von der Leyen's leadership and will provide continuity and stability during these challenging times.


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