Ursula von der Leyen

President of the European Commission since 2019

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Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen is a German politician, serving as the 13th president of the European Commission. This is a role that she has held since 2019. She served in the German federal government between 2005 and 2019, holding positions in Angela Merkel's cabinet, most recently as Federal Minister of Defence. She is a member of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its affiliated European political party, the European People's Party (EPP). On 7 March 2024, the EPP elected her as its Spitzenkandidat to lead the campaign for the 2024 European Parliament elections. She was re-elected to head the Commission in July 2024.

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Brussels seeks to create single market for European defence Brussels seeks to create single market for European defence Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to create a genuine single market for European defence products and services. How feasible.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:42Published 6 days ago

EU strikes back against US steel and aluminium tariffs with retaliatory package EU strikes back against US steel and aluminium tariffs with retaliatory package European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced a response to new US tariffs on steel and aluminium.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:25Published 2 weeks ago

Six takeaways as Ursula von der Leyen marks 100 days in office Six takeaways as Ursula von der Leyen marks 100 days in office President Donald Trump's withdrawal of support for Ukraine has up-ended EU relations with the US in her first 100 days, and prompted.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published 2 weeks ago

EU must 'urgently' rearm and turn Ukraine into 'steel porcupine,' says von der Leyen EU must 'urgently' rearm and turn Ukraine into 'steel porcupine,' says von der Leyen Ursula von der Leyen has called for "comprehensive" security guarantees for Ukraine that can deter future Russian.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Von der Leyen calls for defence surge after London summit European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has recognised a need for a "surge" in defence among member states. It follows a summit between European leaders in London led by Keir Starmer on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:37Published 3 weeks ago

The EU Commission's jetting to Delhi, but what's it looking for? The EU Commission's jetting to Delhi, but what's it looking for? India is a tough partner, but Ursula von der Leyen and her team are hoping for closer ties on three fronts: trade, technology and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:59Published on February 27, 2025

Europe ready to back EU membership for Ukraine to ensure security Europe ready to back EU membership for Ukraine to ensure security European Council President Antonio Costa says EU accession is key for Ukraine's future, while European Commission President Ursula.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:32Published on February 25, 2025

US-Russia talks: Europe's seat at the table still uncertain after diplomatic flurry Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa have met with Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, who has made it clear that Europe would be excluded from the negotiating table. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published on February 18, 2025

European start-ups confident AI race not lost to the US and China EU Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen announced a €200bn package to push the nascent AI industry in the EU. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:51Published on February 11, 2025

Poland will not implement Migration Pact, Donald Tusk tells Ursula von der Leyen Donald Tusk has once again criticised the Pact on Migration and Asylum and doubled down on his refusal to comply with the legislation. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:02Published on February 7, 2025

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India backs EU’s quest for just peace in Ukraine PM Narendra Modi and EU leader Ursula von der Leyen emphasized a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and reiterated their support for the two-State solution for Israel and Palestine. Their stance aligns.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 28, 2025
'Unprecedented and landmark visit': MEA on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's trip to India European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to India was described as unprecedented and landmark. During the visit, she and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed various topics.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 28, 2025
Watch: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen witnesses UPI payment system for first time in India, says 'bravo' European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen experienced India's advanced UPI digital payments system during her visit. She was impressed by its efficiency. PM Modi had earlier highlighted UPI's.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 28, 2025

'Planets aligned': EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's stellar take on ties with India IndiaTimes - Published on February 28, 2025
PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen in Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Delhi to discuss enhancing their strategic partnership. Von der Leyen, leading the EU College of Commissioners,.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 28, 2025
India looks to formalise defence ties with EU in Indo-Pacific PM Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to discuss an India-EU Free Trade Agreement and formalize defence and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The visit aims to.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 27, 2025

India likely to flag proposed carbon border tax during European Commission president's visit India plans to highlight its concerns over the European Union's proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during Ursula von der Leyen's visit. The CBAM, set to be implemented next year, will.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 26, 2025
EU chief arriving next week for trade, tech talks European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit New Delhi next week for talks with PM Narendra Modi. The visit aims to strengthen strategic ties between the EU and India, focusing on.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 22, 2025
The world's most powerful woman named European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been named the world's most powerful woman for the second year in a row. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2023
Chaos at island epicentre of European migrant crisis 'sanitised' for leaders' visit Just before the arrival of the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, we made a quick inspection of the island of Lampedusa. Sky News - Published on September 17, 2023

EU President Ursula von der Leyen calls new economic corridor 'state-of-the-art connections for the world of tomorrow' The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has described the new India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor as historic and state-of-the-art. The corridor, which will include shipping and.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 9, 2023
The Windsor Framework: What is in the new post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland? Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have agreed a new post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland, calling it the Windsor Framework. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2023
EU boss to meet King while in UK for Brexit talks Ursula von der Leyen will meet with the King this afternoon as she discusses changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol in Windsor with the prime minister, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2023	UK and EU enter 'final talks' on Northern Ireland post-Brexit deal - how the day will unfold Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet tomorrow for "final talks" about the Northern Ireland Protocol. Sky News - Published on February 26, 2023
King Charles was due to meet Ursula von der Leyen tomorrow in final part of NI Protocol negotiations King Charles was lined up by Number 10 to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday - just as highly contentious negotiations over the Northern Ireland Protocol were poised to.. Sky News - Published on February 24, 2023

Ursula von der Leyen

President of the European Commission since 2019

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