Ursula von der Leyen

President of the European Commission

Ursula von der Leyen ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos

Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen is a German politician and the president of the European Commission since 1 December 2019. She served in the federal government of Germany from 2005 to 2019 as the longest-serving member of Angela Merkel's cabinet. She is a member of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its EU counterpart, the European People's Party (EPP).

0 shares	Share Tweet Save Post Send



Belarus opposition leader urges new protests Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Friday called for new protests and an election recount, piling pressure on strongman president Alexander Lukashenko as he faces the biggest.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:02Published 20 hours ago

EU survives COVID talks but not unscathed Tense recovery talks have revealed deep political fractures in the European Union, questioning its ability to stay unified. Megan Revell reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 03:29Published on July 21, 2020

Our partnership significant for world peace: PM Modi at India-EU Summit 2020 The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi addressed India-EU Summit 2020 via video conference on July 15. PM Modi said, "India and European Union are natural partners. Our partnership is significant for peace.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:17Published on July 15, 2020

It's four years since the Brexit vote. Now what? [NFA] British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said a deal could be sealed in July with “a bit of oomph,” but European officials see no way through the Brexit deadlock. On the 4th anniversary of.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 03:03Published on June 23, 2020

Black EU lawmaker reports Belgian police violence Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana, a German Green party deputy who was born in Mali, told the European Parliament on Wednesday that she was a victim of "extremely traumatic" police violence outside a.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:34Published on June 17, 2020

EU pushes for global alliance to buy COVID-19 vaccines up front The European Union is urging global leaders to agree on joint advance purchases of potential vaccines against the new coronavirus. Joe Davies reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:18Published on June 17, 2020

You Might Like

EU chief executive: no post-Brexit deal without 'level playing field' The European Union's chief executive, Ursula von der Leyen, said on Wednesday that the bloc will do its best to seal an agreement on new ties with Britain by the end of the year but will not compromise.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
EU chief executive sets conditions for Brexit deal this year The European Union will do its best to seal an agreement on new ties with Britain by the end of the year but will not compromise its core values to achieve that, the bloc's chief executive, Ursula von.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
British PM, top EU officials to hold talks on June 15 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the chairman of European Union leaders Charles Michel and the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will hold talks on June 15 to revive stalled.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020

UK PM plans Brexit talks with EU's von der Leyen, warned to reach deal pre-autumn: FT British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is planning to hold Brexit talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in June, with UK officials warning Johnson that an agreement was needed.. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020
Rocky path ahead as EU tries to temper coronavirus shock President Ursula von der Leyen has laid out the recovery package - now she needs nations to back it. BBC News - Published on May 27, 2020
International pandemic cooperation a 'no brainer': EU Commission chief International cooperation should be a no brainer during a global pandemic, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on May 19, 2020

World leaders pledge $8 billion in fight against coronavirus, EU says World leaders promised $8 billion on Monday for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said at the end of a pledging event that she chaired. Reuters - Published on May 4, 2020
EU to provide one billion euros for global vaccine search: Von der Leyen The European Union pledged on Monday 1 billion euros ($1.09 billion) for the global search for vaccines and treatment for the novel coronavirus, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.. Reuters - Published on May 4, 2020
EU executive chief concerned Hungary emergency measures go too far European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed concern on Thursday that coronavirus restriction measures taken by Hungary went too far and insisted they should be limited in time and.. Reuters - Published on April 2, 2020
Macron, Merkel to discuss coronavirus, borders with EU officials French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss the coronavirus and the topic of border controls on Monday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and leading EU officials Charles Michel and Ursula von der.. Reuters - Published on March 16, 2020

EU disapproves of US travel ban, taken unilaterally and without consultation The European Union disapproves of the U.S. decision to impose a unilateral travel ban on European countries, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles.. Reuters - Published on March 12, 2020
EU presidents hit out at Trump's travel ban and say tackling coronavirus 'requires cooperation' Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel say the EU disapproves of 'unilateral' action Independent - Published on March 12, 2020
In migrant crisis, Greece caught between EU job descriptions When the current European Commission took office in December, its president, Ursula von der Leyen, created the role of a commissioner for 'Promoting our European Way of Life' and handed the job to a.. Reuters - Published on March 12, 2020	EU suspends aviation slots rule as coronavirus hammers airlines The European Union will suspend a rule requiring airlines to run most of their scheduled services or else forfeit landing slots, to give carriers some breathing space as the coronavirus crisis.. Reuters - Published on March 10, 2020
Britain must follow 'rules of the game' if it wants access to our markets, EU president warns Ursula von der Leyen says UK must make up its mind Independent - Published on March 9, 2020	EU executive tells Turkey to take migrants back from Greek border European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said ahead of talks with President Tayyip Erdogan that Turkey must move refugees and migrants away from the Greek border. Reuters - Published on March 9, 2020
EU Commission head says Europe stands by Greece amidst refugee crisis European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday voiced support for Greece's efforts to safeguard its borders amidst a build-up of thousands of migrants after Turkey opened its borders to.. Reuters - Published on March 3, 2020	EU in dilemma over Turkey, but says migrants must not be allowed in The European Union's chief executive, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed sympathy with Turkey over the conflict in Syria on Monday but said it was impermissible for Ankara to let refugees and migrants on.. Reuters - Published on March 2, 2020
EU says Turkey in tough situation with migrants but must not let them into Europe The European Union's chief executive, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed sympathy with Turkey over the conflict in Syria on Monday but said it was impermissible for Ankara to let refugees and migrants on.. Reuters - Published on March 2, 2020	EU executive says Turkey letting migrants through 'cannot be' answer to Syria war The European Union's chief executive, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed sympathy with Turkey over the conflict in Syria on Monday but said Ankara deciding to let refugees and migrants through to Europe.. Reuters - Published on March 2, 2020
We can agree on high standards, EU's Von der Leyen urges UK European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's ambition on social protection and climate action and said this could form the basis of level playing.. Reuters - Published on February 11, 2020	Let's agree social, climate ambitions, EU's Von der Leyen urges UK European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's ambition on social protection and climate action and said this could form the basis of level playing.. Reuters - Published on February 11, 2020
Now EU must deliver, Commission chief says on Brexit day Britain's departure from the European Union shows the bloc must deliver for its citizens and its leaders must stand up for the project or else risk it failing, the head of the European Union's.. Reuters - Published on January 31, 2020	Strength does not lie in 'splendid isolation' of Brexit, says EU president Ursula von der Leyen EU leaders look towards the future at Britain departs Independent - Published on January 31, 2020
Brexit to bring new start for EU, no fewer opportunities: Commission chief The EU will start a new chapter after Britain leaves, with no fewer opportunities as a united force on global issues from climate change to technological transformation, European Commission President.. Reuters - Published on January 31, 2020	Ursula von der Leyen: 'It's a very emotional day' The President of the European Commission says Brexit has made the rest of the EU more united. BBC News - Published on January 31, 2020
We will find new path with London after Brexit, say EU leaders The European Union will work hard to forge a future as an ally and partner of Britain after their divorce on Friday, European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen wrote in Germany's Frankfurter.. Reuters - Published on January 30, 2020	EU executive sets fair competition as condition of post-Brexit trade deal European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Britain on Wednesday that solid guarantees of free competition were a precondition to a new trade agreement with the EU after Brexit. Reuters - Published on January 29, 2020
EU welcomes Libya ceasefire, says U.N. must lead reconciliation European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed on Monday a ceasefire in Libya initiated by Turkey and Russia, but cautioned that the United Nations must lead the process of rebuilding the.. Reuters - Published on January 13, 2020	UK says Johnson had 'positive' meeting with EU's von der Leyen British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had a positive meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday, his office said ahead of longer-term trade talks to take place after.. Reuters - Published on January 8, 2020
Prioritization will be needed Brexit trade talks - Commission's Von der Leyen Prioritization will be required in Britain and the European Union's upcoming post-Brexit trade talks due to the tight end of year deadline, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on.. Reuters - Published on January 8, 2020	'All will change' for banks after Brexit: EU head Brexit will change everything for Britain's banks and other financial services firms in the European Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on January 8, 2020
UK's Johnson to tell EU chief: no extension to trade deal talks Prime Minister Boris Johnson will tell European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen that Britain will not extend its transition out of the European Union beyond Dec. 2020, and is not seeking a new.. Reuters - Published on January 7, 2020	UK's Johnson to meet EU chief von der Leyen in London British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in London on Wednesday ahead of the opening rounds of trade talks that will begin once Britain formally.. Reuters - Published on January 4, 2020
New EU president Ursula von der Leyen to visit Boris Johnson this week ahead of Brexit Commission president with visit Downing Street on Wednesday Independent - Published on January 3, 2020	EU chief questions UK PM's trade talks deadline Ursula von der Leyen says she is "very worried" about the PM's December 2020 deadline. BBC News - Published on December 27, 2019
Brexit: Boris Johnson faces fresh row as EU chief questions deadline for trade talks 'On both sides, we should seriously consider whether the negotiations are feasible in such a short time,' says Ursula von der Leyen Independent - Published on December 27, 2019	Brexit will harm UK more than EU, warns Ursula von der Leyen EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns talks with the UK may face another "cliff edge". BBC News - Published on December 18, 2019
EU-Britain trade talks challenging, time short: Commission head European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said time was "extremely short" to seal a deal on the EU's new relationship with Britain before the end of 2020. Reuters - Published on December 13, 2019	EU executive expects mandate for talks on post-Brexit trade deal The European Commission expect European Union leaders on Friday to grant it a mandate for talks with Britain on a future trade agreement, the head of the Commission Ursula von der Leyen told a news.. Reuters - Published on December 13, 2019
New climate pact is EU's 'man on the moon moment': chief executive The European Union's executive wants to mobilize 100 billion euros worth of investment to help the bloc's economies become more environmentally friendly, European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen.. Reuters - Published on December 11, 2019	Merkel sees progress in U.S.-EU trade talks with new EU commission The prospects of the European Union and the United States bridging differences on trade have improved after German conservative Ursula von der Leyen took over as head of the bloc's executive arm,.. Reuters - Published on December 4, 2019
EU chief demands 'thorough and independent' probe into Malta journalist killing The head of the European Union's executive arm, German conservative Ursula von der Leyen, on Wednesday demanded a "thorough and independent" investigation into the 2017 murder of journalist Daphne.. Reuters - Published on December 4, 2019

Ursula von der Leyen

President of the European Commission

Ursula von der Leyen ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos

You Might Like

EU chief executive: no post-Brexit deal without 'level playing field'

EU chief executive sets conditions for Brexit deal this year

British PM, top EU officials to hold talks on June 15

UK PM plans Brexit talks with EU's von der Leyen, warned to reach deal pre-autumn: FT

Rocky path ahead as EU tries to temper coronavirus shock

International pandemic cooperation a 'no brainer': EU Commission chief

World leaders pledge $8 billion in fight against coronavirus, EU says

EU to provide one billion euros for global vaccine search: Von der Leyen

EU executive chief concerned Hungary emergency measures go too far

Macron, Merkel to discuss coronavirus, borders with EU officials

EU disapproves of US travel ban, taken unilaterally and without consultation

EU presidents hit out at Trump's travel ban and say tackling coronavirus 'requires cooperation'

In migrant crisis, Greece caught between EU job descriptions

EU suspends aviation slots rule as coronavirus hammers airlines

Britain must follow 'rules of the game' if it wants access to our markets, EU president warns

EU executive tells Turkey to take migrants back from Greek border

EU Commission head says Europe stands by Greece amidst refugee crisis

EU in dilemma over Turkey, but says migrants must not be allowed in

EU says Turkey in tough situation with migrants but must not let them into Europe

EU executive says Turkey letting migrants through 'cannot be' answer to Syria war

We can agree on high standards, EU's Von der Leyen urges UK

Let's agree social, climate ambitions, EU's Von der Leyen urges UK

Now EU must deliver, Commission chief says on Brexit day

Strength does not lie in 'splendid isolation' of Brexit, says EU president Ursula von der Leyen

Brexit to bring new start for EU, no fewer opportunities: Commission chief

Ursula von der Leyen: 'It's a very emotional day'

We will find new path with London after Brexit, say EU leaders

EU executive sets fair competition as condition of post-Brexit trade deal

EU welcomes Libya ceasefire, says U.N. must lead reconciliation

UK says Johnson had 'positive' meeting with EU's von der Leyen

Prioritization will be needed Brexit trade talks - Commission's Von der Leyen

'All will change' for banks after Brexit: EU head

UK's Johnson to tell EU chief: no extension to trade deal talks

UK's Johnson to meet EU chief von der Leyen in London

New EU president Ursula von der Leyen to visit Boris Johnson this week ahead of Brexit

EU chief questions UK PM's trade talks deadline

Brexit: Boris Johnson faces fresh row as EU chief questions deadline for trade talks

Brexit will harm UK more than EU, warns Ursula von der Leyen

EU-Britain trade talks challenging, time short: Commission head

EU executive expects mandate for talks on post-Brexit trade deal

New climate pact is EU's 'man on the moon moment': chief executive

Merkel sees progress in U.S.-EU trade talks with new EU commission

EU chief demands 'thorough and independent' probe into Malta journalist killing