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 18 February 2026BrusselsCollege meetingSee the full agenda Follow us Transparency > News 17 February 2026“Europe must become more independent – there is no other choice”, says President von der Leyen at 2026 Munich Security Conference4 min read13 February 2026“The urgency could not be greater” to boost Europe's competitiveness, says President von der Leyen5 min read28 January 2026EU and India conclude negotiations for largest trade deal in their history4 min read23 January 2026EU Leaders meet to discuss recent developments in transatlantic relations4 min readRead more news Statements and speeches HighlightedSpeech14 February 2026Speech by President von der Leyen at the Munich Security Conference 20267 min readErklärung13 February 2026Erklärung von Präsidentin von der Leyen beim Transatlantischen Forum mit Ministerpräsident Söder, NATO-General-Sekretär Rutte und dem deutschen Außenminister Wadephul3 min readMore statements and speeches Media Participation of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in the informal EU Leaders' retreatAntónio Costa, President of the European Council, , on the right, and Ursula von der LeyenPresident von der Leyen European Industry SummitPresident von der Leyen European Industry SummitParticipation of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in the informal EU Leaders' retreatBart De Wever, Belgian Prime Minister, Friedrich Merz, German Federal Chancellor, Ursula von der Leyen, and Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Greek Prime Minister (from left to right)Visit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to IndiaFrom left to right: Chandrapuram Ponnusami Radhakrishnan, Vice President of India, António Costa, Narendra Modi, Indian Prime Minister, and Ursula 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
17 February 2026“Europe must become more independent – there is no other choice”, says President von der Leyen at 2026 Munich Security Conference4 min read
13 February 2026“The urgency could not be greater” to boost Europe's competitiveness, says President von der Leyen5 min read
HighlightedSpeech14 February 2026Speech by President von der Leyen at the Munich Security Conference 20267 min read
Erklärung13 February 2026Erklärung von Präsidentin von der Leyen beim Transatlantischen Forum mit Ministerpräsident Söder, NATO-General-Sekretär Rutte und dem deutschen Außenminister Wadephul3 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.
