Ursula von der Leyen Re-Elected for Second Term as European Commission President

Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as President of the European Commission for a second five-year term. She secured 401 votes in favor, with 284 lawmakers voting against and 15 abstaining. This represents a larger majority than her initial confirmation in 2019. Von der Leyen's re-election ensures leadership continuity for the EU as it faces various challenges, including the war in Ukraine, climate change, migration, and housing shortages. Von der Leyen has pledged to focus on creating a European Defense Union, advancing the EU's Green Deal, and supporting Ukraine. She also plans to invest in infrastructure and industry, and has vowed to deter China from invading Taiwan. Additionally, she aims to triple the strength of the bloc's border force.