IDM Short Insights 37: New EU Commission: Will von der Leyen secure another term as President?
On 18 July, the #European #Parliament will vote on Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as EU #Commission President. In the newest Short Insight Sophia Beiter (IDM) explains under what conditions the re-election will be successful. Von der Leyen needs at least 361 of the 720 votes. She will need the support of the EPP, S&D, Renew and potentially the Greens or the ECR. If von der Leyen’s election is successful, the process of the formation of the new Commission can begin.