The European Union's leading political group, the centre-right European People's Party (EPP), has officially endorsed Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as the President of the European Commission. This decision underscores the broad support von der Leyen enjoys within the EU's largest political umbrella group, positioning her to lead the bloc for another five years. The endorsement came after a vote on Thursday, where von der Leyen was the only candidate considered by the EPP for the role.
The European Union's leading political group, the centre-right European People's Party (EPP), was voting on Thursday to endorse European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as its candidate for a second term running the bloc's executive. The only candidate in the EPP…
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