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12 December 2025President von der Leyen opens the second Conference of the Global Alliance to Counter Migrant Smuggling. 4 min read
26 November 2025“We want Africa and Europe to be partners of choice”, President von der Leyen emphasises at 7th European Union-African Union summit3 min read
25 November 2025President von der Leyen addresses global challenges during G20 Summit and leads pledging conference with €15.5 billion for renewables in Africa5 min read
Speech7 January 2026Speech by President von der Leyen at the Opening Ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency4 min read
Statement6 January 2026Robust Security Guarantees for a Solid and Lasting Peace in Ukraine - Statement of the Coalition of the Willing3 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.
