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Ursula von der Leyen, often abbreviated as vdL, is a 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. Von der Leyen has been involved in various roles within the German government, including Minister of Defense, and is known for her work on European unity, climate policy, and digital transformation.