Ursula von der Leyen announced plans for five years and called on the European Parliament to approve her for a second term

Today the European Parliament will vote for the President of the European Commission. Ursula von der Leyen has called on MEPs to confirm her for a second term as head of the European Commission (EC)y

Writes UNN with reference to BILD.

Ursula von der Leyen gave a speech in the European Parliament, presenting her plans for the next five years. She also called on parliamentarians to approve her candidacy for a second term as head of the European Commission (EC) - Ursula von der Leyen said her goal was to build “a strong Europe ready for any challenge.

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Von der Leyen needs a majority of 361 out of 720 votes in a vote to be held this afternoon. If she wins, she will stay on as president of the European Commission for another term.

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