PM congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on getting re-elected as European Commission President

New Delhi, July 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated H.E. Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as President of the European Commission. Expressing his enthusiasm for continued collaboration, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the European Union.

In a message posted on X, Prime Minister Modi stated: "Congratulations, @vonderleyen, on your re-election as the President of the European Commission. Look forward to working together to strengthen the Strategic Partnership for global good."

Ursula von der Leyen secured her re-election in a crucial vote on Thursday, which The Euri News described as the greatest test of her political legacy, forged through a series of crises that have challenged the European Union. After a rigorous session in the European Parliament, von der Leyen received 401 votes in favor and 284 against, securing a substantial majority for her second five-year term.

This decisive result contrasts sharply with her previous election in 2019, where she won by a narrow margin of just nine votes, marking a significant turnaround and strong endorsement of her leadership.