Ursula von der Leyen reelected European Commission president
Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday won support from lawmakers for a second term as the president of European Commission, the executive arm of the EU.
The 720-member European Parliament approved her candidacy in a 401-284 vote. There were 15 abstentions and seven void votes.
The 65-year-old conservative politician first took office as the president of the European Commission on Dec. 1, 2019.
PM Mitsotakis congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as EU Commission President
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as President of the European Commission.
“ Warmest congratulations to Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as President of the EU Commission. Her experience and leadership are invaluable in these challenging times. We will continue to work together and build a stronger, more competitive and strategically autonomous Europe,” Mitsotakis said on platform X
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis participates in the 4th European Political Community Summit in the United Kingdom.
Early in the morning, he emphasized the "important vote" for the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen, noting that "in these challenging times, it is crucial to have continuity, stability, and experience in the leadership of the European Union."
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