Ursula von der Leyen (Commission President)

Ursula von der Leyen is a German politician who has served as the President of the European Commission since December 2019. As the first woman in this role, she leads the executive branch of the European Union (EU), which is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing EU policies and budgets. Von der Leyen has focused on key issues such as climate change, digital transformation, and EU unity. Before her current role, she held various ministerial positions in the German government, including Minister of Defense. Her leadership influences both European and global policies.