Ursula von der Leyen is serving as the President of the European Commission since December 1, 2019. Prior to her current role, she held various ministerial positions in the German government, including Minister of Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women, and Youth, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, and Minister of Defense. In her capacity as President of the European Commission, von der Leyen has been a driving force in the New European Bauhaus in nitiative, which aims to integrate sustainability, beautiful design, and inclusivity into European architecture and design, reflecting her commitment to fostering innovation and environmental consciousness within the European Union.