Ursula von der Leyen announced plans for five years and called on the European Parliament to approve her for a second term
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The head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen presented her plans for the next 5 years and called on the European Parliament to approve her for a second term. She outlined the goal of building a strong Europe, ready for any challenges.
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.
Europe is at a crossroads. It is very important that Europe can defend its own democracy and invest in the defense of its continent. I don't want to stand by and watch Europe get pushed out of the way
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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.
