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 28 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 read20 January 2026President von der Leyen delivers address at the World Economic Forum: It is time to seize this opportunity and build a new independent Europe4 min read20 January 2026EU and Mercosur sign historic agreement creating one of the largest free trade zones in the world4 min readRead more news Statements and speeches Erklärung13 February 2026Erklärung von Präsidentin von der Leyen beim Transatlantischen Forum mit Ministerpräsident Söder, NATO-General-Sekretär Rutte und dem deutschen Außenminister Wadephul3 min readStatement13 February 2026Statement by President von der Leyen at the Transatlantic Forum with Bavarian Minister-President Söder, NATO Secretary-General Rutte and German Foreign Minister 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, on the right, and Ursula von der LeyenParticipation of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, Teresa Ribera, Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice-Presidents of the European Commission, and Wopke Hoekstra, European Commissioner, in the European Industry SummitUrsula von der LeyenParticipation of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in the informal EU Leaders' retreatBart De Wever, Ursula von der Leyen, Ulf Kristersson, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Petteri Orpo and Luc Frieden (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
20 January 2026President von der Leyen delivers address at the World Economic Forum: It is time to seize this opportunity and build a new independent Europe4 min read
20 January 2026EU and Mercosur sign historic agreement creating one of the largest free trade zones in the world4 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
Statement13 February 2026Statement by President von der Leyen at the Transatlantic Forum with Bavarian Minister-President Söder, NATO Secretary-General Rutte and German Foreign Minister 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.
