Ursula von der Leyen, nominated as European People's Party candidate for EC presidency
Friday, March 8, 2024
The current president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, was nominated on Thursday at the EPP Congress in Bucharest as the European People's Party candidate for a new mandate as head of the EU executive.Her candidacy was approved with 400 votes in favour and 89 against, out of 489 valid votes cast.Ten other were spoiled votes.She was the only candidate ...