Ursula von der Leyen
President of the European Commission
European Union / Germany
Name at birth
Ursula Gertrud Albrecht
Born
8 October 1958 · Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium
Party
Christian Democratic Union / European People’s Party
Education
Medical degree, Hannover Medical School · Master of Public Health, Hannover Medical School
Political position
Centre-right; pro-European integration
Public positions emphasize European integration, collective security, industrial competitiveness, climate transition and a stronger geopolitical role for the EU.
Declared interests and context
- · Member of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany.
Conflicts of interest & disclosures
Reported or declared matters. Allegations are not findings of guilt.
- · The European Commission publishes declarations of interests for commissioners and senior office-holders.
Public record
A dated timeline of offices, elections, decisions and significant legal events.
Second Commission mandate began
Began a second term as European Commission president after European Parliament approval.
Source: European CommissionBecame Commission president
First woman to lead the European Commission.
Source: European CommissionAppointed German defence minister
Served in the role until 2019.
Source: German Federal Government
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