Ursula Van Der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen is a prominent German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). She has served as the President of the European Commission since December 2019, making her the first woman to hold this position. Prior to her role at the European Commission, von der Leyen held various ministerial positions in the German government, including Minister of Defense. She is known for her strong advocacy for European unity, climate change initiatives, and the protection of human rights. In recent news, she participated in commemorations in Ukraine, emphasizing the European Union's support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.