MEPs elected Ursula von der Leyen European Commission President on 16 July after she promised tougher emission targets and a right of initiative for the Parliament.
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With 383 votes in favour, the European Parliament elected Ursula von der Leyen President of the next European Commission in a secret ballot on 16 July.
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In a debate with MEPs, Ursula von der Leyen outlined her vision as Commission President. MEPs will vote on her nomination, held by secret paper ballot, at 18.00.
MEPs vote on the candidate for the president of the European Commission on Tuesday 16 July.
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Many MEPs are critical of how candidates for EU top posts have been chosen, in disregard to the lead candidate process
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