Ursula von der Leyen reelected to a second 5-year term as European Commission president

Von der Leyen, a German Christian Democrat, won a clear majority of 401 votes in the 720-seat legislature voted for the German Christian Democrat after a speech in which she pledged to be a strong leader for Europe in a time of crisis andThe German conservative won a second term as European Commission president, despite wavering support in the run-up to the vote. She has promised to slash carbon emissions and shore up border security.Live updates: RNC Day 4Ursula von der Leyen reelected to a second 5-year term as European Commission presidentVon der Leyen, a German Christian Democrat, won a clear majority of 401 votes in the 720-seat legislature voted for the German Christian Democrat after a speech in which she pledged to be a strong leader for Europe in a time of crisis andThe German conservative won a second term as European Commission president, despite wavering support in the run-up to the vote. She has promised to slash carbon emissions and shore up border security.Live updates: RNC Day 4