The EPP supports Von der Leyen with little enthusiasm and 40% abstention. Pablo R.
Suanzes: She has become the president with probably the most power and influence in the history of the institution. Only 499 of the 801 accredited delegates voted and the German only got 400 votes in favor, 50%. There were 89 who voted against, but another 400 who preferred to abstain rather than support a leader they find distant, "too cold" or even opposed to the interests they believe the party should represent.