Germany's conservatives pick von der Leyen as EU candidate
On Monday, Ursula von der Leyen received support from her German centre-right party to serve a second term as European Commission President. This puts her in a favorable position to continue leading the European Union's executive body for an additional five years.
- European Union
- Reuters
- Published Date: 03:43 | 19 February 2024
- Modified Date: 03:43 | 19 February 2024
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday won the backing of her German centre-right party for a second term, a source said, putting her in a strong position to secure another five years running the European Union's executive body.
After a meeting of the party leadership in Berlin, Germany's Christian Democrats chose her as their candidate for Commission president, confirming a widespread assumption that von der Leyen would seek another term.