Italian Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani congratulated Ursula von der Leyen for being elected for a second term at the help of the EU executive on Thursday.
“Congratulations von der Leyen!”, Tajani wrote on X.
“Proud of the great team work of the EPP to support your confirmation at the helm of the European Commission”, said the foreign minister, adding that von der Leyen “can always count” on the support of his Forza Italia party to “build a Europe that is more competitive, safer and that promotes peace”.