Ursula van der Leyen has been re-elected president of the European Commission

In a press conference, the President of the European Commission thanked the European Parliament “The Best Decision” than the 2019 election. “How grateful I am for the confidence of the majority of the European Parliament, with 401 votes in favor. Remember last time, eight votes were more than the required majority, but this time the result was much better” .

According to Ursula van der Leyen, this result “Sends a Strong Message of Hope”Now it’s time to choose a new one “Board of Commissioners for the next five years”. In the coming weeks, EU leaders will receive a request from van der Leyen: Propose the names of one boy and one girl as candidatesAs in 2019, “the only exception is when a Commissioner is in office in that state, just like last time”. Board of Commissioners selection will begin in mid-August with interviews with candidates.

In these statements to the press, after his re-election, the President of the European Commission raises the EU’s target to 2.035 Conclusion CO2 emissions. Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will make a specific change in automobile policy to allow greener fuels.

Re-appointment in the office has already taken place Welcomed by Antonio Costa, on social networks. The president-elect of the European Council sees a significant vote as “good news” for the European Union (EU).

“Many congratulations to Ursula van der Leyen who has been re-elected to the European Parliament with a very wide majority. This is good news for Europe and for Europeans,” António Costa wrote on the social network X (formerly Twitter).