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 14 January 2026BrusselsCollege meeting14 January 2026BrusselsNew Year’s reception of the European Commission and the European Council15-16 January 2026NicosiaVisit of the College of Commissioners to the Cyprus PresidencySee the full agenda Follow us Transparency > News 9 January 2026President von der Leyen travels to the Middle East promoting cooperation, prosperity and stability in the region3 min read19 December 2025Europe greenlights €90 billion of essential funding for Ukraine2 min read12 December 2025President von der Leyen opens the second Conference of the Global Alliance to Counter Migrant Smuggling. 4 min read26 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 readRead more news Statements and speeches Statement9 January 2026Statement by President von der Leyen on the Council's decision to endorse the EU-Mercosur trade agreement3 min readStatement9 January 2026Statement by President von der Leyen with President Costa in Lebanon2 min readMore statements and speeches Media Participation of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in the first-ever EU-Jordan SummitGroup photo from right to left: Hussein ben Abdallah, Crown Prince of Jordan, Abdallah II, António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der LeyenParticipation of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in the first-ever EU-Jordan SummitUrsula von der LeyenParticipation of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in the opening of the Cypriot PresidencyUrsula von der Leyen, on the left, and Nikos ChristodoulidesParticipation of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in the European Council meetingUrsula von der Leyen, on the right, speaking to journalists Close 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
9 January 2026President von der Leyen travels to the Middle East promoting cooperation, prosperity and stability in the region3 min read
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
Statement9 January 2026Statement by President von der Leyen on the Council's decision to endorse the EU-Mercosur trade agreement3 min read
Statement9 January 2026Statement by President von der Leyen with President Costa in Lebanon2 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.
