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New EU Commission President Wins “Election” in Which She Was the Only Candidate By Just 9 Votes
by Paul Joseph Watson, Summit News:
The new President of the EU Commission won an “election” in which she was the only candidate by just 9 votes.
Yes, really.
“European Parliament votes by 383 to 327 to confirm Ursula von der Leyen (EPP) for a five year term as European Commission President,” tweeted Europe Elects.
EU28: European Parliament votes by 383 to 327 to confirm Ursula von der Leyen (EPP) for a five year term as European Commission President. Von der Leyen was nominated by the European Council (heads of states and governments) on the second of July.
— Europe Elects (@EuropeElects) 16 July 2019
Why it was called an “election” at all is baffling because von der Leyen had zero competition, but she still only just managed to squeeze through.
“Jeez – standing ovation for #UrsulaVonDerLeyen who won in an election against herself by – wait for it – 9 votes. Craven,” tweeted Claire Fox.
Jeez – standing ovation for #UrsulaVonDerLeyen who won in an election against herself by – wait for it – 9 votes. Craven pic.twitter.com/t1L0cOfoqV
— Claire Fox (@Fox_Claire) 16 July 2019
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