The European Parliament, consisting of 720 members, granted von der Leyen’s nomination with 401 votes in favor, 284 against, and 15 abstentions. The threshold for her reappointment was 361 votes, a margin she comfortably surpassed.
Von der Leyen, the first woman to lead the European Commission, has made clear that EU enlargement will be a cornerstone of her agenda
“The accession process will be based on merit,” she emphasized, signaling a robust commitment to expanding the union while maintaining rigorous standards.
Her re-election promises to bring continuity and a renewed vigor to the Commission’s efforts, navigating the complexities of an evolving European landscape. As von der Leyen prepares to tackle the challenges ahead, her vision for a broader, more integrated EU sets a bold course for the future.