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24 October 2025EU Leaders move forward on Ukraine, defence and competitiveness during European Council summit4 min read
20 October 2025President von der Leyen reiterates EU support for Western Balkans' EU integration during visit to the region5 min read
10 October 2025President von der Leyen announces Global Gateway has reached its €300 billion investment target building smart, clean links around the world4 min read
Speech28 October 2025Speech by President von der Leyen at the 77th session of the Nordic Council 12 min read
Speech28 October 2025Video message by President von der Leyen at the 4th Cancer Survivors Congress “Full of Life”2 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.
