Advertisement

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 ...

Share this article

06.00 18 Jul 2024


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


Listen to this episode


Share this article

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.


Read more about

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Related Episodes

How I Live Well: What type of...

00:07:36

How I Live Well: What type of therapy is right for you?

Lunchtime Live

00:07:36


Band has their instruments sto...

00:06:56

Band has their instruments stolen in Dublin over the weekend

Lunchtime Live

00:06:56


Increased M50 tolls did nothin...

00:19:49

Increased M50 tolls did nothing to congestion - are we surprised?

Lunchtime Live

00:19:49


Facial recognition technology...

00:10:01

Facial recognition technology to be trialled on passengers at Holyhead

The Claire Byrne Show

00:10:01