OpinionHuge majority for von der Leyen: How does she do it?:
Why Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected head of the EU Commission.
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Von der Leyen Wins Reelection with 401 VotesAnalysts examine the unexpectedly strong backing spanning the EKR, Greens and possible political commitments.
Key FactsJul 19, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- Contrary to earlier expectations of an uncertain or narrow vote, Ursula von der Leyen was confirmed in office with 401 of 707 votes cast.
- According to the article, her support extended from parts of the EKR group around Giorgia Meloni to the Greens.
- Possible reasons included exceptions for e-fuels, digital train bookings, affordable housing, improved medicine supplies, and plans on illegal migration, climate, industry and defense.
- Experts doubt that individual policy proposals were decisive and instead suspect a secret personal side promise involving an allegedly guaranteed engraved golden egg.
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