EU chief von der Leyen wins second term

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 18, 2024 9:22 pm

STRASBOURG, France — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday won a second five-year term that she promised would see the EU bolstering its defense capability, strengthening its industry and tackling a housing crisis.

Von der Leyen received votes from 401 MEPs in the 720-seat chamber backing her — over the 361-vote majority she needed to remain head of the EU's executive body.

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