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 12 May 2026President von der Leyen addresses international coalition to bring Ukrainian children home as EU doubles down on support for Ukraine3 min read8 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 readRead more news Statements and speeches Speech12 May 2026Keynote address by President von der Leyen at the European Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Children 10 min readSpeech11 May 2026Speech by President von der Leyen at the High-level Meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children2 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
12 May 2026President von der Leyen addresses international coalition to bring Ukrainian children home as EU doubles down on support for Ukraine3 min read
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
Speech12 May 2026Keynote address by President von der Leyen at the European Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Children 10 min read
Speech11 May 2026Speech by President von der Leyen at the High-level Meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children2 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.
