Tag: elected
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Ursula Von Der Leyen reconfirmed as President of the European Union Commission with 57.2% of the vote
Ursula Von Der Leyen has been reconfirmed as EU Commissioner by the European Parliament with 401 votes in favour. 284 voted against and 15 abstained. The vote is a strong confirmation for continuity of the European Union on its fundamental policies including its position on Ukraine and Russia. Appointing Kaja Kallas as the EU’s High…
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562 out of 623 votes for Roberta Metsola: opening speech attached
Roberta Metsola has been re-elected as President of the European Parliament with 562 out of 623 votes, a record show of support. The vote was between Roberta Metsola of the European People’s Party and Irene Montero of the Left. Irene Montero is a Spanish MEP of the Spanish communist party Podemos which has an anti-NATO…
