Ursula von der Leyen Secures Second Term as European Commission President
- Lucas Verhoeven
- Feb 27
- 1 min read
On November 27, 2024, the European Parliament endorsed Ursula von der Leyen's new team, allowing her to commence her second term as European Commission President on December 1.
The new Commission, characterized by a right-leaning composition, includes notable appointments such as Kaja Kallas as the EU's chief diplomat and Michael McGrath as Commissioner for Justice.
This leadership team is set to address pressing challenges, including geopolitical tensions and climate change, over the next five years.
