The German politician staked her campaign on defense, competitiveness, and housing, vowing to fight for a democratic and “strong” Europe
Ursula von der Leyen has been reelected for a second term as European Commission president, following a vote at the European Parliament on Thursday.
The German politician secured a majority of the vote, with 401 out of 707 MEPs in favor of appointing her for another five years at the helm of the bloc. A total of 284 MEPs voted against the move, while 15 abstained.
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