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The story of the von der Leyen Commission

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Keeping our promise to Europe

When the von der Leyen Commission took office in December 2019, we made a pledge to Europe: we promised to be bold and ambitious. We vowed to meet the aspirations of EU citizens and to address challenges as they emerged. Since then, this Commission has worked tirelessly to deliver on the job with which the European people entrusted it.

And we kept our promise. We stayed the course on the six priorities we set out at the beginning of the mandate, while finding solutions to some of the greatest tests that Europe has ever faced.

From tackling a global pandemic to dealing with climate change’s extreme weather events, from responding to Russia’s brutal war of aggression against Ukraine to managing the worst energy crisis in decades, we rolled up our sleeves and tackled extraordinary challenges head-on. Despite the pressures of multiple crises of the present, this Commission has managed to look ahead and address crucial challenges of future generations of Europeans. We have shown that our Union is at its best when we are bold.

This is the story of the von der Leyen Commission. 

Managing crises head-on

Defeating the pandemic

Firm response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Providing support when disaster hits

Keeping the course on our priorities

The European Green Deal

Building Europe’s digital leadership

Our social market economy

Tackling irregular migration

Strengthening democracy and the rule of law

A stronger and bolder Europe in the world

Working together as a Union

Every day since the start of the mandate, this Commission has worked to make Europe more united and stronger. At home, we have weathered together unprecedented crises.

On the world stage, our Team Europe approach has enabled the EU to be more strategic, assertive and united.

Throughout this mandate, we have seen the birth of a real geopolitical Union – supporting Ukraine, standing up to Russia’s aggression, promoting the rules-based order and investing in partnerships.

We promised to be bold and ambitious. We stayed the course and delivered.

Publications

 

  • 6 MARCH 2024
Keeping our promise to Europe: The story of the von der Leyen Commission
  • 6 MARCH 2024
Keeping our promise to Europe: The story of the von der Leyen Commission – Timeline
  • 14 MAY 2024
Keeping our promise to YOU!