High Stakes for Ursula von der Leyen: EU Parliament Vote Looms

Ursula von der Leyen's political fate hangs in the balance as the European Parliament gears up to vote on her re-election for another five-year term as president of the European Commission.

The decision will impact the EU's stability amid internal and external challenges, including rising far-right and eurosceptic sentiments. Supporters argue her re-election is essential to avoid political deadlock.

Von der Leyen's first term accomplishments include climate policies and the EU's COVID-19 response. She requires support from at least 361 lawmakers out of 720, but the outcome remains uncertain with potential defections in the secret ballot.

(With inputs from agencies.)