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