Ursula von der Leyen Secures Second Term as European Commission President

Von der Leyen wins strong backing from EU lawmakers, pledges to bolster defense and advance green policies.

Von der Leyen received 401 votes, surpassing the required 361, ensuring another five-year term.
She aims to enhance European defense with a 'European Air Shield' and increased military spending.
Her re-election was significantly supported by the Greens, despite defections from her own party.
Key initiatives include a new Clean Industrial Deal and a European Competitiveness Fund.
World leaders, including NATO's Jens Stoltenberg and UK's Keir Starmer, congratulated her on the re-election.