Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen
EP Will Vote Today Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen 's Nomination for President of the European Commission
Tonight, the European Parliament will vote on the European Council's proposal,Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen, to head the European Commission. Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen needs the support of an absolute majority of European deputies.
The New European Parliament with Second Session in Strasbourg
The second session of the newly elected European Parliament began in Strasbourg. The most important item on the agenda is the vote tomorrow evening on the candidacy of the German politician Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen as President of the European Commission.
Voting is secret, and Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen must be supported by 374 MEPs to be elected.
Tusk: EU Leaders Have Reached Consensus on Top Positions in the Community
European Council President Donald Tusk announced that an agreement has been reached on the allocation of senior positions in the EU.