On 18 July 2024, the European Parliament elected Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission for a second term. This election is a key step in the formation of the European institutions for the next five years.
After the European elections of June 2024, the political groups in Parliament negotiated to designate a candidate for the presidency of the Commission. Ursula von der Leyen, candidate of the European People's Party (EPP, centre-right), was the only candidate in the running. The Treaty on European Union provides that Parliament elects the President of the Commission by a majority of its component members (at least 361 votes out of 720).
Parliament approved the appointment of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission. The vote was taken by a show of hands, without an individual count of votes, but the result was announced as adopted. In accordance with the procedure, the European Council (the heads of state or government of EU countries) had previously proposed her candidacy. This election allows Ursula von der Leyen to form her new team of Commissioners, who must then be approved one by one by Parliament.
The proposal was adopted. No details on the number of votes for or against were communicated, as the vote was taken by a show of hands without a roll call. The official result simply indicates that the election was approved.
This election has a direct impact on the daily lives of European citizens. The European Commission is the institution that proposes European laws, manages the EU budget and ensures the application of the treaties. Ursula von der Leyen, at the head of the Commission, will define the political priorities for the next five years, particularly in the areas of climate, economy, digital and international relations. Citizens can follow the work of the Commission and participate in public consultations on future legislative proposals.
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