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European Commission: Climate promises help clinch victory for Ursula von der Leyen

Madeleine Cuff
Madeleine Cuff
clock 17 July 2019 •
Ursula von der Leyen addressed the European Parliament ahead of the ballot last night | Credit: European Parliament
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Ursula von der Leyen addressed the European Parliament ahead of the ballot last night | Credit: European Parliament

Former German Defence Minister becomes first female European Commission President. securing narrow parliamentary approval after promising increased climate action

Ursula von der Leyen has been confirmed as the new European Commission President after running on a platform that put increased climate action at its heart. The former German Defence Minister won the...

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