Von der Leyen’s speech in the European Parliament about the power of Europe ended with loud barking

Speech by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Parliament on the power of Europe ended loud dog barking.

When the diplomat finished her speech with the phrase: “Long live Europe!” — dogs barked from the speakers, which caused bewilderment and laughter among those present.

The head of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, explained the curiosity by the presence of service dogs in the premises. The representative of the European People’s Party faction, Manfred Weber, at the same time joked that it was, “apparently, another supporter of Ursula.”