Ursula von der Leyen's Bold Vision for a Second Term

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined her ambitious plans seeking approval for a second term. Her proposals span defence, economic policy, competition, technology, climate change, energy, migration, and various other policy areas. Highlights include creating a European Defence Union, boosting AI development, and aggressive climate targets.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made significant commitments on Thursday as she sought a second term from European Parliament members. Her proposals aim to reshape key facets of European policy.

Key pledges include establishing a full-fledged European Defence Union and creating a single market for defence products. She also plans to appoint a Commissioner for Defence to bolster Europe’s industrial base and present a White Paper on European Defence.

Her economic policies focus on establishing a European Savings and Investments Union to leverage private savings and a European Competitiveness Fund to support strategic technologies. Climate goals include a legally-binding target to cut emissions by 90% by 2040 and steps to adapt to climate change.