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Fianna Fáil MEPs say no to Ursula Von Der Leyen getting a second term

The European Parliament will today vote on whether Ursula Von Der Leyen will serve a second term...

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06.00 18 Jul 2024


Fianna Fáil MEPs say no to Ursula Von Der Leyen getting a second term


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06.00 18 Jul 2024


The European Parliament will today vote on whether Ursula Von Der Leyen will serve a second term as president of the European Commission.  

Despite being part of a coalition of parties that is supporting Ms Von Der Leyen, none of Fianna Fáil’s four MEPs will vote for her re-election, a move that has been criticised by Fine Gael. Barry Andrews Fianna Fail MEP for Dublin explained this decision to Ciara this morning.


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