In a knife edge vote the EU Parliament confirmed Ursula von der Leyen as the new European Commission President after a 383-327 vote. So who is Ms von der Leyen and what does her selection as Commission President mean for Brexit? Who is Ursula von der Leyen? Ms von der Leyen is a key ally of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. After winning Ms von der Leyen praised MEPs for placing their confidence in her: "Your confidence in a united and a strong Europe that is ready to fight for the future.

Source: Daily Mirror July 16, 2019 19:01 UTC