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 18 December 2024BrusselsEU-Western Balkans Summit 19 December 2024BrusselsEuropean Council20 December 2024BrusselsMeeting with Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of SwedenSee the full agenda Follow us Transparency > News 20 December 2024European Council Leaders discuss the EU's role in the world, with emphasis on Ukraine and the Middle East3 min read18 December 2024President von der Leyen visits Ankara and Amman to engage with the region in the wake of the collapse of the Assad regime2 min read6 December 2024A good day for Europe's competitiveness: op-ed by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission4 min read27 November 2024The new von der Leyen Commission is ready to start working on 1 December2 min readRead more news Statements and speeches Erklärung20 December 2024Presseerklärung von Präsidentin von der Leyen mit Schweizer Bundespräsidentin Amherd 5 min readStatement20 December 2024Press statement by President von der Leyen with President Amherd of the Swiss Confederation4 min readMore statements and speeches Media Visit of Maia Sandu, President of Moldova, to the European CommissionHandshake between Maia Sandu, on the left, and Ursula von der LeyenParticipation of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in the Western Balkans SummitGeneral viewMeeting between Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European CommissionAntónio Costa, Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola (from left to right)Participation of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in the EP plenary sessionUrsula von der Leyen, at the podium, during her speechClose 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 PresidentDecision-making during weekly meetingsHow leaders of the EU institutions are elected and appointed
20 December 2024European Council Leaders discuss the EU's role in the world, with emphasis on Ukraine and the Middle East3 min read
18 December 2024President von der Leyen visits Ankara and Amman to engage with the region in the wake of the collapse of the Assad regime2 min read
6 December 2024A good day for Europe's competitiveness: op-ed by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission4 min read
Erklärung20 December 2024Presseerklärung von Präsidentin von der Leyen mit Schweizer Bundespräsidentin Amherd 5 min read
Statement20 December 2024Press statement by President von der Leyen with President Amherd of the Swiss Confederation4 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.
