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. Agenda 15-17 June 2025KananaskisG7 Summit20 June 2025RomeEvent on 'The Mattei plan for Africa and Global Gateway: A common effort with the African Continent'See the full agenda Follow us Transparency > News 18 June 2025Focus on global economic security and geopolitics at G7 Summit5 min read10 June 2025President von der Leyen announces first ever European Ocean Pact with €1 billion to protect marine life and strengthen blue economy3 min read29 May 2025International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen is the greatest honour of my life, says President von der Leyen5 min read19 May 2025New chapter in EU-UK relations announced at Leaders' Summit in London3 min readRead more news Statements and speeches Statement18 June 2025Europe and Australia commit to Security and Defence Partnership2 min readStatement17 June 2025G7 Leaders' statements20 min readMore statements and speeches Media Visit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to FranceUrsula von der LeyenVisit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to the United KingdomAntónio Costa, Rodney Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen, Participation of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to the STOA-G6 Research and Innovation SummitGeneral viewVisit of digital influencers to the European CommissionUrsula von der Leyen, on the rightClose 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
20 June 2025RomeEvent on 'The Mattei plan for Africa and Global Gateway: A common effort with the African Continent'
10 June 2025President von der Leyen announces first ever European Ocean Pact with €1 billion to protect marine life and strengthen blue economy3 min read
29 May 2025International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen is the greatest honour of my life, says President von der Leyen5 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.
