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 9 June 2026BrusselsNew European Bauhaus Festival 202610 June 2026BrusselsEU-Republic of Korea Summit11 June 2026BrusselsMeeting with Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of NorwaySee the full agenda Follow us Transparency > News 11 June 2026"The EU will not be complete without the Western Balkans”, von der Leyen says at the EU-Western Balkan Summit.4 min read29 May 2026President von der Leyen visits Lithuania and reaffirms solidarity with Baltic countries. 3 min read27 May 2026President von der Leyen at EU-Mexico summit: "We are taking our partnership to a whole new level" 4 min read12 May 2026President von der Leyen addresses international coalition to bring Ukrainian children home as EU doubles down on support for Ukraine3 min readRead more news Statements and speeches Statement10 June 2026Statement by President von der Leyen with President Costa and President Lee Jae Myung following the EU-Republic of Korea Summit4 min readStatement10 June 2026Joint Statement following the 11th European Union - Republic of Korea Summit12 min readMore statements and speeches Media Visit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to MontenegroIn the background: Ursula von der Leyen, 1st (from left to right) Visit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to MontenegroUrsula von der Leyen and António Costa (from left to right)Visit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to MexicoUrsula von der LeyenParticipation of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to the Ceremony of conferral of the Order of MeritOleksandra Matviichuk, Ukrainian human rights lawyer, and Ursula von der Leyen (from left to right)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
11 June 2026"The EU will not be complete without the Western Balkans”, von der Leyen says at the EU-Western Balkan Summit.4 min read
29 May 2026President von der Leyen visits Lithuania and reaffirms solidarity with Baltic countries. 3 min read
27 May 2026President von der Leyen at EU-Mexico summit: "We are taking our partnership to a whole new level" 4 min read
12 May 2026President von der Leyen addresses international coalition to bring Ukrainian children home as EU doubles down on support for Ukraine3 min read
Statement10 June 2026Statement by President von der Leyen with President Costa and President Lee Jae Myung following the EU-Republic of Korea Summit4 min read
Statement10 June 2026Joint Statement following the 11th European Union - Republic of Korea Summit12 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.
