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Ursula von der Leyen Wins Second Term as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen clinched a second term as European Commission President after vowing to bolster Europe’s “defence union” and continue its ambitious green transformation. In a tense 720-member chamber, 401 MEPs cast their secret ballots in favor of von der Leyen, with 284 opposed. The vote saw Sinn Féin MEPs, along with independents Luke Flanagan and Ciarán Mullooly from Ireland, opposing her bid. On RTÉ’s News at One, Mullooly voiced his…

EU Parliament Decides Ursula von der Leyen's Fate for Second Term The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are casting their votes on whether to grant Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission President, another five-year stint. Among the voters are Irish representatives. Around 719 MEPs have assembled for a secret vote shortly past noon, Irish time. This marks the first parliamentary session in Strasbourg since June's elections. Voting against von der Leyen are Sinn Féin's MEPs, along with independents Luke…

Ursula von der Leyen's Renewed Pledges for the EU European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made notable commitments prior to securing a second term. These commitments lay the foundational goals for the EU's executive body. Defense and Security "Forge a genuine European Defence Union," von der Leyen pledged. She aims to create a unified defense market for products and services. She plans to introduce Defence Projects of Common European Interest, focusing initially on a European Air Shield and cyber…

Roberta Metsola's Historic Reappointment as President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola has garnered overwhelming support for a renewed term as president of the European Parliament, making history as the first woman to clinch a second term in this pivotal role. A Maltese politician, Metsola first shattered a 20-year glass ceiling in 2022 when she assumed the leadership of the European Union assembly. She now joins Germany's Martin Schulz as one of the rare few to secure consecutive terms since the EU Parliament…

Kagame Secures Fourth Term in Overwhelming Rwanda Presidential Election Victory In a staggering show of support, Rwandans have re-elected President Paul Kagame for a fourth term. This election resulted in a resounding victory for Kagame, demonstrating his widespread backing within the nation. Voters turned out in large numbers, making their voices heard at the ballots. "It's an undeniable endorsement of Kagame's leadership," remarked political analyst, Jean Bosco. Such a commanding win underscores the faith Rwandans place…

In Rwanda, incumbent President Paul Kagame, in power for 24 years, is seeking a fourth term in the July 15 presidential election. After launching a major national tour three weeks ago, visiting more than 30 cities and villages, he gathered tens of thousands of supporters on Friday in the hills of Kigali, the capital. Re-elected with 99% of the vote in 2017, Kagame faces only two other candidates and only one is considered a real opponent, having won 1% of the vote in the last election.

A member of the ruling party surprises everyone. While the Congolese political class has its eyes fixed on the next election law that will govern the next election, Steve Mbikayi, a former opponent who switched to Joseph Kabila's camp then Felix Tshisekedi's…

Somalia's Prime Minister allowed an oblique vote after the president's time period was canceled MOGADISHU, Somalia - The decrease home of the Somali parliament voted on Saturday to present Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble the ability to guide the preparations for the nation's election amid quarrels. In a particular session, the 140 legislators voted in favor of returning to the…

Somalia's president speaks to parliament after rejecting the time period MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's time period of workplace, President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, will converse to the Nationwide Meeting on Saturday after his two-year extension was broadly rejected by the nation's stakeholders and worldwide companions. Sources instructed Axadlethat the outgoing president in his…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Abroad Ministry has known as on the outgoing Somali president and parliament to intervene immediately to invalidate the illegal two-year extension from 12 April. In an announcement, the US authorities welcomed a selection by quite a few leaders to reject the extension of the time interval of office of outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, who has raised points and anxieties in the fragile democracy that has struggled with instability for a very long time. Hirshabelle, southwest and…