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. Weekly agenda 11 May 2026BrusselsHigh-level meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children12 May 2026CopenhagenEuropean Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Children14 May 2026AachenInternational Charlemagne Prize 2026 ceremonySee the full agenda Follow us Transparency > News 8 May 2026EU leaders discuss peace and stability at 8th EPC Summit and take EU-Armenia partnership to a whole new level5 min read1 May 2026EU leaders reaffirm solidarity with Middle East partners and double down on support to Ukraine 5 min read31 March 2026EU and Australia strike historic trade and security pact3 min read23 March 2026President von der Leyen discusses the Middle East crisis, Ukraine and competitiveness with EU leaders4 min readRead more news Statements and speeches Speech7 May 2026Video message by President von der Leyen opening the European University Institute's 50th Anniversary Celebrations3 min readSpeech5 May 2026Video message by President von der Leyen opening the European Solar+ Summit3 min readMore statements and speeches Media Visit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to GermanyUrsula von der Leyen, on the left, and Giovanni di Lorenzo, during the eventVisit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to ArmeniaAntónio Costa, Nikol Pashinyan, Ursula von der Leyen, from left to rightVisit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to ArmeniaMaia Sandu, Ursula von der Leyen, from the leftVisit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to ArmeniaUrsula von der LeyenClose 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
11 May 2026BrusselsHigh-level meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children
8 May 2026EU leaders discuss peace and stability at 8th EPC Summit and take EU-Armenia partnership to a whole new level5 min read
1 May 2026EU leaders reaffirm solidarity with Middle East partners and double down on support to Ukraine 5 min read
23 March 2026President von der Leyen discusses the Middle East crisis, Ukraine and competitiveness with EU leaders4 min read
Speech7 May 2026Video message by President von der Leyen opening the European University Institute's 50th Anniversary Celebrations3 min read
Speech5 May 2026Video message by President von der Leyen opening the European Solar+ Summit3 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.
