Ursula von der Leyen Secures Second Term as European Commission President

Ursula von der Leyen received strong backing from EU lawmakers on Thursday for a second five-year term as the president of the European Commission. The European Parliament voted 401 to 284 in her favor, with 15 abstentions. She needed a minimum of 361 votes to secure reappointment.

Ursula von der Leyen won support from EU lawmakers on Thursday for another five-year term as president of the European Commission, the EU's powerful executive body.

The 720-member European Parliament approved her with 401 votes in favour, 284 against and 15 abstentions. She needed 361 votes to pass.

(With inputs from agencies.)