Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, made her final ball on Thursday to win the support of EU lawmakers for a second word, promising to boost Europe’s defense and boost its business.
In a vote scheduled for later on Thursday, the EU commander is trying to persuade a wide range of political parties, including the Greens, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right Brothers of Italy, to help her.
Von der Leyen delivered an extensive street map for what her next five-year term may appear like during an hour-long speech in the European Parliament, which occasionally appeared contradicting.
She vowed to encourage Europe’s attractiveness and encourage significant investment in important sectors, including defense. She added that she emphasized that the European Union would not shy away from ambitious climate goals like reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 90 % by 2040.
She stated that she would concentrate on developing an “affordable cover program” and function on a new” clear industrial offer” to “help bring down energy bills.”
To get a second word she needs at least 361 seats in the 720-seat congress, which is holding its first hanging in Strasbourg, France since EU-wide votes in June.
With issues in and near Europe, von der Leyen insisted on the need for a” powerful Europe” during a “period of profound anxiety and uncertainty”.
There will be a growing list of issues to deal with if von der Leyen is reappointed, including the conflict in Ukraine, the possibility of a Middle Eastern fight, and EU trade hostilities with China.
She asserted herself as the best and most knowledgeable skipper to take charge of the fee.
Von der Leyen reiterated the EU’s support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s hostility. Viktor Orban’s visit to Moscow, only weeks after his country assumed the rotating EU presidency in July, was also criticized by her as an “appeasement goal.”
And she called for an “immediate and persistent peace” in the Arab country of Gaza, calling for the “bloodshed” to” prevent now”.
The EU politicians ‘ decision on her coming may be decided by secret ballot.
Walking on a wire
The former European defense secretary is the first woman to lead the European Commission since 2019.
She has survived numerous crises, including the Covid crisis and the Ukrainian battle, and has also encountered numerous controversy.
A high EU judge ruled von der Leyen unreliable enough to be open about contracts for coronavirus vaccines the day before the election.
However, her supporters think she did easily win the election after months of negotiations with lawmakers to convince them to support her.
Her backers accuse von der Leyen of being incredibly indignant and suggest that she has a weak bulk. With just nine more MEP seats, she won her second authority in 2019.
She is a member of the traditional German People’s Party, which is in a moderate partnership with the Socialists and Democrats and the progressive Renew Europe organizations, which is the largest political bloc in the legislature.
In principle, that partnership has the numbers to knock von der Leyen out.
There are hopes that some of those teams ‘ lawmakers will support her, but she will also receive some Green and far-right Western Conservative and Reformist votes, which will seal the deal.
If she fails to get a lot, the 27 officials will be expected to put forward a new title.
Better defended edges
Von der Leyen published a report with more information about her intentions in an effort to gain more lawmakers’, particularly the Greens’, support.
She promised to create a” German Sea Pact” to promote healthy waters. She even promised to protect agriculture in response to farmers ‘ protests against natural laws, which shows the delicate balancing act she is in.
If elected, she will have to get straight to work choosing her second case of commission, known as a” college”, to work on EU plan.
She said she would make a new director to handle Europe’s cover problems,” reinforce” the EU’s borders company Frontex and triple the number of border guards.
She even vowed to strengthen the EU’s work against propaganda.
Von der Leyen stated that” the union needs its own structure dedicated to the fight against the manipulation of information and foreign interference.”
