Ursula von der Leyen re-elected European Commission President

President of the European Commission Ursula Von Der Leyen attends the informal meeting of European Union (EU) countries in Brussels, Belgium on June 17, 2024. [Nikos Oikonomou – Anadolu Agency]

Ursula von der Leyen, on Thursday, won support from inspectors for a second term as the President of the European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, Anadolu Agency reports.

The 720-member European Parliament approved her candidacy in a 401-284 vote. There were 15 abstentions and seven void votes.

The 65-year-old conservative politician first took office as the President of the European Commission on 1 December, 2019.

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