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The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen tells Ukraine's parliament that EU membership was "within reach" but urges them to press forward with anti-corruption reforms. "You have created an impressive anti-corruption machine," she tells the lawmakers by video link. "But now these institutions need teeth, and the right people in senior posts." SOUNDBITE
The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen warns any post-Brexit trade deal must not undermine the EU single market. SOUNDBITE
EU lawmakers vote on whether to hand European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen a second five-year term. 719 MEPs are gathering for the secret ballot in the European Parliament's first sitting in Strasbourg, France, since the June elections. IMAGES
The current President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, addresses the European Parliament. The MEPs then vote on whether or not to grant her a second term. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of the European People's Party (EPP) and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, celebrate in Brussels after vote projections show the centre-right group in first place. IMAGES
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