'We regret it but we respect it' - EU's incoming president on Brexit

Ursula von der Leyen has been elected as the next European Commission President.

'We regret it but we respect it' - EU's incoming president on Brexit
Tue, 16 Jul, 2019 - 19:57
Digital Desk staff

Ursula von der Leyen has been approved as the first female president of the European Commission by MEPs.

The German defence minister was confirmed in the role by a European Parliament vote of 383-327, with 22 abstentions.

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