PlayPause My view is that our era’s greatest challenges – from security to climate change to competitiveness - can only be solved through joint action. Against this backdrop, I believe Europe must choose its best option: Union. Weekly agenda 24 November 2025LuandaEU-Africa Business Forum 202524 November 2025LuandaEuropean Union – African Union summit25 November 2025StrasbourgVirtual meeting of the Coalition of the WillingSee the full agenda Follow us Transparency > News 7 November 2025President von der Leyen participates in the opening of the COP30 and reaffirms the EU's climate ambition4 min read24 October 2025EU Leaders move forward on Ukraine, defence and competitiveness during European Council summit4 min read20 October 2025President von der Leyen reiterates EU support for Western Balkans' EU integration during visit to the region5 min read10 October 2025President von der Leyen announces Global Gateway has reached its €300 billion investment target building smart, clean links around the world4 min readRead more news Statements and speeches Speech24 November 2025Opening speech by President von der Leyen at the 7th European Union – African Union Summit6 min readStatement24 November 2025Statement by President von der Leyen following the EU leaders' meeting on Ukraine1 min readMore statements and speeches Media Visit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to South AfricaCyril Ramaphosa, on the right, and Ursula von der LeyenVisit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to South Africa Ursula von der Leyen, on the left, and António CostaVisit of Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, to the European CommissionHandshake between Alexander Stubb, on the left and Ursula von der LeyenPresident von der Leyen with influencersPresident von der Leyen with influencersClose About the President 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. Biography and role of the PresidentRead more about Ursula von der Leyen's professional experience and her tasks as President of the European Commission.Members of the von der Leyen CommissionUnder the leadership of the President, the Commission's work is steered by a group of 27 Commissioners for the term 2024-2029. It decides the Commission's political and strategic direction. Priorities for 2024-2029Learn more Related links Political GuidelinesContact the PresidentPresident von der Leyen's teamDecision-making during weekly meetingsHow leaders of the EU institutions are elected and appointed
7 November 2025President von der Leyen participates in the opening of the COP30 and reaffirms the EU's climate ambition4 min read
24 October 2025EU Leaders move forward on Ukraine, defence and competitiveness during European Council summit4 min read
20 October 2025President von der Leyen reiterates EU support for Western Balkans' EU integration during visit to the region5 min read
10 October 2025President von der Leyen announces Global Gateway has reached its €300 billion investment target building smart, clean links around the world4 min read
Speech24 November 2025Opening speech by President von der Leyen at the 7th European Union – African Union Summit6 min read
Statement24 November 2025Statement by President von der Leyen following the EU leaders' meeting on Ukraine1 min read
Biography and role of the PresidentRead more about Ursula von der Leyen's professional experience and her tasks as President of the European Commission.
Members of the von der Leyen CommissionUnder the leadership of the President, the Commission's work is steered by a group of 27 Commissioners for the term 2024-2029. It decides the Commission's political and strategic direction.
