Ursula von der Leyen campaigns for re-election as EU Commission President with a focus on defense and e-fuels

Ursula von der Leyen, the EU Commission President, is campaigning for a second term with a vision to strengthen Europe through prosperity, protection, and democracy. She plans to launch a 'Clean Industrial Deal' and establish a European Defense Union with an air defense shield and a defense commissioner.

The European Parliament will vote on her re-election, and she needs the support of the European People's Party, Social Democrats, Liberals, Greens, and right-wing factions. Von der Leyen emphasizes the importance of Europe shaping its own future and expresses support for Ukraine.

Additionally, she proposes exceptions for e-fuels in the context of the EU's climate targets. However, the approval of von der Leyen's re-election depends on her political program and gaining enough votes from various political groups.

It remains uncertain whether she will secure an absolute majority of 361 votes. The outcome of the vote will determine whether she will continue as President of the European Commission for another five years.