Varadkar hails nomination of Ursula von der Leyen for top EU position

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has hailed the nomination of Ursula von der Leyen for the European Commission Presidency.

Varadkar hails nomination of Ursula von der Leyen for top EU position
Wed, 03 Jul, 2019 - 08:02
Digital Desk staff

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has hailed the nomination of Ursula von der Leyen for the European Commission Presidency.

The German defence minister was finally chosen by the European Council last night after three days of talks.

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