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. This is a role that she has held since 2019.

Nov 20, 2023 · Ursula von der Leyen stands at a height of 1.64 meters, which is roughly 5 feet 4 inches. While her height may not be extraordinary, it is worth noting that she exudes an air of confidence and strength that far surpasses her physical stature.

2 days ago · Ursula von der Leyen is rounding out the first 100 days of her second term in office — and what a whirlwind it's been. Since the European Commission president won a second mandate, Donald Trump's return to the White House in the United States has upended the transatlantic relationship, calling into question the existence of NATO as well as U.S. support for Ukraine in its defensive war ...

9 hours ago · However, von der Leyen warned that the measures could harm economies on both sides of the Atlantic. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen is seen at the European Parliament, in ...

Feb 28, 2025 · Ursula von der Leyen was the first woman to become President of the European Commission in 2019. She was elected for a second mandate by the European Parliament in July 2024, and will lead the Commission until the European elections in 2029.

1 day ago · Within her first 100 days, Ursula von der Leyen chose India for her first official foreign visit to advance the new Strategic EU-India Agenda, as announced in her political guidelines. The visit took place alongside the second EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting, focusing on the pending Free Trade Agreement and possible deeper ...

2 days ago · Brussels – Ursula von der Leyen is celebrating the 100th day of her second term at the helm of the EU executive ahead of schedule. In an offbeat Sunday press conference, the Berlaymont president indulged in a moment of self-celebration by reviewing what she considers the successes of her (second) first quarter.

3 days ago · Ursula von der Leyen has marked the first 100 days of her second mandate at the helm of the European Commission with an hour-long press conference. It opened on a bleak note, with a description of ...

Sep 23, 2024 · Her deliverables are wide-ranging: Everything from the first draft of a souped-up defense policy to supercharged AI companies to a new “vision” for agriculture that will help farmers weather the EU’s environmental norms. It’s an ambitious plan that comes at an angst-ridden time for the EU.

Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/eudebates 100 Days of Ursula von der Leyen: A Defining Moment for Europe's Future! Ursula von der Leyen marks 100 days of her ...