EU Parliament Approves New EU Commission Leadership Under von der Leyen

The European Parliament approved the new EU leadership team under Ursula von der Leyen to take office next month during a time of increasing challenges for the 27-member bloc. On Wednesday, the parliament backed the formation of the next European Commission with a vote of 370 in favor and 282 against, allowing the new members of the executive body to officially begin their duties on December 1.