Ursula von der Leyen Seeks Second Term as EU Commission President

Ursula von der Leyen, the current President of the European Commission, is expected to be re-elected following the June 6-9 European elections. She has emphasized her commitment to Europe and her progressive credentials, including leading the bloc's Green Deal initiative on climate change. Von der Leyen was endorsed by her German Christian Democratic Union party and will need a formal confirmation from the party's European umbrella group in early July. She has pledged to defend the EU against divisive forces and has led the bloc through various crises during her tenure, including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the challenges posed by far-right political movements.