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Ursula VON DER LEYEN

President of the European Commission
Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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Ursula von der Leyen has been the President of the European Commission since 2019 - the first ever woman in this post. After successfully leading the EU through challenging times, she was appointed by national leaders and elected by the European Parliament for a second 5-year term. She will be at the helm of the Commission until 2029.

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