Ursula von der Leyen Secures EPP Endorsement for Second Term as EU Commission President

The European People's Party's support positions von der Leyen as a frontrunner in the upcoming European Parliament elections, amid challenges from populists and nationalists.

The European People's Party (EPP), the EU's largest political group, endorsed Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as European Commission President.
Von der Leyen, the first woman to hold the position, has led the EU through significant crises including Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
She emphasized the EU's challenges from populists, nationalists, and demagogues, vowing to protect European values and democracy.
Von der Leyen plans to focus on prosperity, security, and democracy, promising more support for Ukraine and a boost to Europe's defense capabilities.
Despite the EPP's support, von der Leyen may need to seek votes beyond the political center to secure a majority in the new European Parliament.