European Parliament Approves Von der Leyen's Second Commission with 370 Votes Amid Rightward Shift

Nov 27, 2024, 11:25 AM

The European Parliament in Strasbourg has approved Ursula von der Leyen's second European Commission with a vote of 370 in favor and 282 against. This marks the beginning of a new term for von der Leyen's leadership, which will include 26 commissioners. The new commission is noted for its rightward shift, with significant support from conservative and far-right factions. Teresa Ribera has been appointed as the vice president, with von der Leyen praising her as a committed and authentic European leader. The approval process faced greater resistance compared to five years ago, with 40.9% voting against the commission, up from 22.2% in 2019. The new commission is set to take over on Sunday.