Your Call in full: Is Ursula von der Leyen qualifed to be European Commission President?

Elected European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reacts after a vote on her election at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, July 16, 2019.
Elected European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reacts after a vote on her election at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, July 16, 2019. Copyright REUTERS/Vincent Kessler
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Euronews' Darren McCaffrey was joined by MEPs to discuss Ursula von der Leyen's qualifications for the European Commission presidency. Watch the full episode for live coverage from Tuesday night's vote in Strasbourg.

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Euronews’ Darren McCaffrey was joined by German MEP Svenja Hahn and British MEP Rupert Lowe on Tuesday evening for the latest episode of Your Call. The call-in show lets viewers from across Europe phone and Skype in to have their say on the issues directly affecting them at home.

On Tuesday night’s episode, Euronews brings you live coverage from Strasbourg where MEPs narrowly approved Ursula von der Leyen as the next European Commission President. Viewers and panellists debated her agenda and qualifications for the top job, the democratic process in Europe, and the potential for another Brexit extension.

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