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. Agenda 20 October 2025PortorožMED9 Summit22 October 2025BrusselsEU-Egypt Summit23 October 2025BrusselsEuropean CouncilSee the full agenda Follow us Transparency > News 10 October 2025Global Gateway reaches €300 billion investment target4 min read3 October 2025EU leaders discuss European defence and support to Ukraine4 min read25 September 2025President von der Leyen strengthens the EU's multilateral engagement during the UN General Assembly in New York5 min read19 September 2025President von der Leyen highlights progress in boosting Europe's competitiveness during first anniversary of the Draghi Report4 min readRead more news Statements and speeches HighlightedStatement16 October 2025Statement by President von der Leyen on the Pact for the Mediterranean3 min readSpeech16 October 2025Speech by President von der Leyen at the EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2025 7 min readMore statements and speeches Media Press statement by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on the Pact for the MediterraneanUrsula von der LeyenVisit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to Bosnia and HerzegovinaUrsula von der Leyen, 3th from the right, paying tribute to the victims of the Srebrenica genocideVisit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to Kosovo Vjosa Osmani, 2nd from the right, and Ursula von der Leyen, 3rd from the rightVisit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to FranceEmmanuel Macron, on the right, 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
25 September 2025President von der Leyen strengthens the EU's multilateral engagement during the UN General Assembly in New York5 min read
19 September 2025President von der Leyen highlights progress in boosting Europe's competitiveness during first anniversary of the Draghi Report4 min read
HighlightedStatement16 October 2025Statement by President von der Leyen on the Pact for the Mediterranean3 min read
Speech16 October 2025Speech by President von der Leyen at the EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2025 7 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.
