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Ursula reelected the President European Commission
Early Thursday morning, Ursula Von de Leyen was declared the winner for the presidency of the European Commission. Jubilations trail her party, the Centre-right European People’s Party after the result was announced, Ursula got reelected the President of European Commission. Fortunately, she was the first woman to lead the most powerful economic bloc.
Vote counts
Incidentally, she secured 401 votes in a secret ballot, well above the 361 votes she needed to be elected. There were 284 votes in opposition, 15 abstentions and 7 votes declared invalid. This could be seen as a resounding victory to lead one of the , most powerful economic bloc. Ursula’s victory means she will be running the bloc for another five years. And as such would continue with the defense and economic blueprint of building the economy of the European Community.
Who stood for Ursula
Ursula enjoyed the backing of the three mainstream, pro-EU groups; the center-right European People’s Party, the Socialists and the liberals of Renew. However, in the week before the election, Ursula had lost the backing and supports of some Centrist lawmakers. They had in their collective voice noted that they will not be voting her into the office for the second term. Strategically, she had to embrace supports from outside her current coalition, including the left-leaning Greens. After winning, Ursula enjoys the support of both the European Council and the European Parliament. It is time to forge a new path for the European Commission.
Jubilations and congratulatory messages poured in from leaders across the European bloc and it’s allies. However, the conservative leaders such as Hungary Viktor Orban and Italy Giorgia Meloni have maintained silence. Asked why he remained silent, Meloni has noted that despite backing Ursula in the past few weeks has dropped such backing because she holds almost a view that may not go down well with his.
Way forward for European Commission
This is a difficult time for the EU and it’s allies giving the war in Ukraine. Ursula noted that she would strengthen the following areas:
- EU economy,
- EU police,
- EU border agencies,
- Tackle migration,
- Pursue policies tackling climate change while also helping farmers who are protesting EU environmental rules.
Therefore, EU have got a new term of leadership as Ursula reelected the President European Commission.
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