Ursula von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen is a prominent German politician who became the first female President of the European Commission in December 2019. The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation and implementing decisions. Before this role, she served as Germany's Minister of Defence and held various ministerial positions. Von der Leyen is noted for her focus on issues like climate change, digital transformation, and the EU's response to global challenges. Her leadership aims to strengthen the unity and influence of the EU on the world stage.