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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses the EPP Congress in Bucharest, Romania, March 7, 2024.

Video. EU centre-right clears path for von der Leyen’s second term

Updated: 08/03/2024 - 15:04 GMT+1

The European People’s Party (EPP) on Thursday confirmed Ursula von der Leyen as its lead candidate for June’s European elections, clearing the path for her second term at the European Commission’s helm.

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