Von der Leyen seeks second EC chief term
Feb 20, 2024
Berlin [Germany], February 20: Ursula von der Leyen announced Monday her bid for a second term as chief of the European Commission, vowing to defend the bloc from forces aiming to divide it. The 65-year-old German former minister's candidacy comes at a time when the European Union is facing strong headwinds from the far right, Russia's war against Ukraine is still raging, and with the specter of Donald Trump returning to the White House rattling allies.