President of the European Commission
Brussels Metropolitan Area
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Ursula von der Leyen is a proud European and a mother of seven. A medical doctor by training, she has dedicated the last 20 years of her life to public service. She first became involved in politics at local and regional level. From 2005 to 2019, she was federal minister in charge of family and youth, then labour, and defence in her home country Germany. She took the helm of the European Commission in 2019 where she steered the EU’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the energy crisis. In July 2024, she was elected for a second term as President of the European Commission. In this second mandate, she is working for a more competitive and independent Europe that defends democracy, protects its people, and takes more responsibility for its defence and security in a changing world.
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This first-ever G20 Summit on African soil underscored a simple truth: global challenges can only be resolved by working together. During the…
This first-ever G20 Summit on African soil underscored a simple truth: global challenges can only be resolved by working together. During the…
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In addition to the elements necessary for a just and lasting peace and Ukraine’s sovereignty: any agreement must include the return of Ukrainian…
In addition to the elements necessary for a just and lasting peace and Ukraine’s sovereignty: any agreement must include the return of Ukrainian…
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We welcome the continued US efforts to bring peace to Ukraine. The initial draft of the 28-point plan includes important elements that will be…
We welcome the continued US efforts to bring peace to Ukraine. The initial draft of the 28-point plan includes important elements that will be…
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Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth
German ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth
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Extraordinary news from Joburg. 15.5 billion euro. That’s how much we mobilised to Scale Up Renewables in Africa after our one-year long campaign.…
Extraordinary news from Joburg. 15.5 billion euro. That’s how much we mobilised to Scale Up Renewables in Africa after our one-year long campaign.…
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Together with António Costa, we have spoken to President Zelenskyy. From day one, Europe has stood with Ukraine in the face of Russian…
Together with António Costa, we have spoken to President Zelenskyy. From day one, Europe has stood with Ukraine in the face of Russian…
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Under the leadership of South African presidency, we are gathering for the first African G20 Leaders' Summit. Europe is in Joburg to find common…
Under the leadership of South African presidency, we are gathering for the first African G20 Leaders' Summit. Europe is in Joburg to find common…
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It's been an exceptional year for our 🇪🇺🇿🇦 partnership. One that is truly delivering for both sides, and for the greater good. Today, we signed…
It's been an exceptional year for our 🇪🇺🇿🇦 partnership. One that is truly delivering for both sides, and for the greater good. Today, we signed…
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📍Touchdown in Joburg for an intense week ahead across the continent. • Leaders’ Meeting with South Africa, with key discussions on trade, raw…
📍Touchdown in Joburg for an intense week ahead across the continent. • Leaders’ Meeting with South Africa, with key discussions on trade, raw…
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Resilient infrastructure. Joint action. Safer Europe. Today’s Military Mobility Package will strengthen Europe’s readiness and ability to move…
Resilient infrastructure. Joint action. Safer Europe. Today’s Military Mobility Package will strengthen Europe’s readiness and ability to move…
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Gearing up for the final pledging event of our ‘Scaling Up Renewables for Africa’ campaign. All eyes on Johannesburg! On Friday we will bring…
Gearing up for the final pledging event of our ‘Scaling Up Renewables for Africa’ campaign. All eyes on Johannesburg! On Friday we will bring…
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I thank the High-Level Independent Panel for their ambitious report. It sets out a bold vision for stronger global health security and reinforces…
I thank the High-Level Independent Panel for their ambitious report. It sets out a bold vision for stronger global health security and reinforces…
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Le 13 novembre 2015, il y a dix ans, Paris était frappée en plein cœur. Ce soir-là, des vies furent violemment fauchées à la terrasse des cafés…
Le 13 novembre 2015, il y a dix ans, Paris était frappée en plein cœur. Ce soir-là, des vies furent violemment fauchées à la terrasse des cafés…
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Four months ago, we put forward a vision. A new budget for a new Europe. Since then, we’ve engaged in continuous dialogue with the Parliament and…
Four months ago, we put forward a vision. A new budget for a new Europe. Since then, we’ve engaged in continuous dialogue with the Parliament and…
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Ten years after the Paris Agreement, COP30 needs to make the clean transition a reality and limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C. In…
Ten years after the Paris Agreement, COP30 needs to make the clean transition a reality and limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C. In…
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Ready for Belém! Just arrived in Brazil for @Cop30noBrasil, with good news. The EU has just adopted its NDC for 2035. 66-72% in GHG reduction by…
Ready for Belém! Just arrived in Brazil for @Cop30noBrasil, with good news. The EU has just adopted its NDC for 2035. 66-72% in GHG reduction by…
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We are entering an era of geoeconomics. Cooperation is increasingly replaced by confrontation. Interdependencies are leveraged and weaponised. In…
We are entering an era of geoeconomics. Cooperation is increasingly replaced by confrontation. Interdependencies are leveraged and weaponised. In…
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We had a focused, productive meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. Pressure remains the only language Russia understands, and coordinated…
We had a focused, productive meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. Pressure remains the only language Russia understands, and coordinated…
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Europe’s security of tomorrow is decided today. We are doubling-down on our support for Ukraine, with reparation loans from immobilised Russian…
Europe’s security of tomorrow is decided today. We are doubling-down on our support for Ukraine, with reparation loans from immobilised Russian…
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