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Ani SANDU

EU Conservatives Set To Back Von Der Leyen For Second Term

The former German defence minister is seeking to be reappointed for a new term until 2029 (Credit: AFP)

The conservative European People's Party (EPP) -- the biggest force in the EU parliament -- is expected on Thursday to formally support European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's bid for a second term.

Having navigated multiple crises ranging from Covid to the Ukraine war as the European Commission head since 2019, the former defence minister is seeking a new mandate that would run to 2029.

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