EU Parliament Vote For Commission President

STRASBOURG, FRANCE - JULY 18: Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission, participates in the debate after her speech during the plenary session of the European Parliament on July 18, 2024 in Strasbourg, France. Members of the European Parliament decide today on a second term for Ursula von der Leyen as the head of the European Commission, a role she has held since December 1, 2019. To be re-elected, she needs the support of at least 361 MEPs in the 720-seat European Parliament. Additionally, the leadership positions for the European Parliament, European Council, and the EU's foreign affairs are also being decided. On Tuesday, the newly-elected EU Parliament began its first legislative term in France following the recent elections. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)