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Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen (German: [ˈʊʁzula ˈɡɛʁtʁuːt fɔn deːɐ̯ ˈlaɪən] ⓘ; née Albrecht; born 8 October 1958) is a German politician, serving as the 13th president of the European Commission since 2019.
5 days ago · Ursula von der Leyen (born October 8, 1958, Brussels, Belgium) is a Belgian-born German politician who is the first woman to serve as Germany ’s minister of defense (2013–19). In July 2019 she became the first woman to be elected president of the European Commission.
Jun 9, 2022 · President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen tells TIME that she is determined to lead the E.U. through yet another crisis.
Learn about the role, biography and activities of Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Commission since 2019. Find out her political guidelines, team, media gallery, calendar, transparency and contact details.
Jun 3, 2024 · The European Commission president needs to win over 361 votes in Parliament and secure EU leaders' support after the June 2024 election. But she faces a hostile environment from rebels in her own party, socialists, liberals and far-right allies.
Oct 24, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of the German politician who became the most powerful woman in Europe in 2019. From her childhood in Brussels to her controversial tenure as Defence Minister, discover how she rose to the top of the EU.
Jun 28, 2024 · Ursula von der Leyen’s name was proposed for a second term as European Commission president, and despite some protests from Italy she was voted through by a majority of the 27 EU leaders.
