Coverage dated February 18, 2024

Germany's von der Leyen seeks second term as head of the EU Commission

Headline from France 24

Germany's Ursula von der Leyen will seek a second term as head of the European Union's powerful Commission in a move that could make her the most significant politician representing the bloc's 450 million…

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  1. France 24

    Germany's von der Leyen seeks second term as head of the EU Commission (opens France 24)

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    Germany's Ursula von der Leyen will seek a second term as head of the European Union's powerful Commission in a move that could make her the most significant politician representing the bloc's 450 million…

  2. Washington Times

    Ursula von der Leyen is seeking a second term as head of the EU’s powerful Commission (opens Washington Times)

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    Germany's Ursula von der Leyen will seek a second term as head of the European Union's powerful Commission in a move that could make her the most significant politician representing the bloc's 450 million citizens in over a generation.

  3. New York Times

    Ursula von der Leyen Seeks Second Term as Top E.U. Official (opens New York Times)

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    The German politician has been European Commission president since 2019, becoming a key contact for the Biden administration.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Von der Leyen to seek second term as EU Commission chief – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The center-right German politician has led the bloc's executive arm through various crises since 2019. Polls show her center-right European People's party (EPP) is expected to perform well in the upcoming EU election.

  5. Fox News

    Ursula von der Leyen announces bid for second term as head of European Union Commission (opens Fox News)

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    Germany's Ursula von der Leyen has announced her intention to seek a second term as the head of the European Union's Commission. Her candidacy was put forward by her party.

  6. The Guardian

    Ursula von der Leyen to seek second term as head of European Commission (opens The Guardian)

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    CDU politician, elected to role in 2019, will have to negotiate the Spitzenkandidaten process after EU elections in June

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