"I took office in 2019 because I firmly believe in Europe. Europe is home for me" and "today, five years later, I make the very conscious and well-considered decision to run for a second term" at the helm of the European Commission.
Ursula von derLeyen confirmed this at a press conference in Berlin with the president of the CDU Friedrich Merz, announcing her candidacy for the European elections as Spitzencandidat for the EPP.
"In these five years not only has my passion for Europe grown, but also my experience of what this Europe can achieve for its citizens".
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