Answered on : 2024-06-28
1. Ursula von der Leyen is a German politician who currently serves as the 13th President of the European Commission since 2019 [2].
2. She represents the Commission in European Council meetings, G7 and G20 summits, summits with non-EU countries, and major debates within the European Union [1].
3. Von der Leyen was the first woman to lead the EU executive in its 62-year history, a significant milestone in European politics [4].
4. She has been nominated for a second term as the head of the European Commission [6].
5. Von der Leyen's leadership has been focused on protecting lives, livelihoods, and Europe's economy, especially during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic [9].
6. Her nomination for a second term indicates the confidence EU leaders have in her leadership and vision for the European Union [8].
References:
- [1] Ursula von der Leyen - European Commission
- [2] Ursula von der Leyen - Wikipedia
- [4] The Guardian - Ursula von der Leyen wins second term as European Commission president
- [6] Al Jazeera - Von der Leyen gets nod for second EU term
- [8] BBC News - Ursula Von der Leyen nominated to stay on in top EU job
- [9] The story of the von der Leyen Commission