Ursula von der Leyen re-elected as European Commission president

Ms von der Leyen was voted in with 401 for and 284 against. There were 15 abstentions. She needed 360 votes to win
Ursula von der Leyen re-elected as European Commission president

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. File picture: AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024 - 11:40
Michelle McGlynn,  Political Reporter

Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected for a second term as European Commission president.

Ms von der Leyen was voted in with 401 for and 284 against. There were 15 abstentions. She needed 360 votes to win.

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