Von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen is a prominent German politician serving as the President of the European Commission since December 1, 2019. Her political career has been marked by her commitment to European integration and her leadership during critical challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. As a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), she has held various ministerial positions in the German government, including Minister of Defense. Von der Leyen advocates for a stronger European defense capability and emphasizes the need for cooperation between the European Union and its allies, particularly in the context of evolving global geopolitical dynamics.
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Von der Leyen states that Europe has been affected by the attacks on Iran.
Iran, la partita del petrolio: così Asia e governi usano scorte, rotte alternative e gestione del rischio a Hormuz
Italy· 2026-03-05
Von der Leyen emphasized the urgency of developing a 'European backbone of key strategic capabilities'.
Múnich y el fin del orden liberal: ¿sobrevivirá la OTAN a la era Trump?
Costa Rica· 2026-02-25
Kommissionschefin von der Leyen is likely to face massive protests across Europe due to the proposed actions regarding the Mercosur agreement.
News am Abend – Nachrichten vom 21. Januar 2026 - Politik
Germany· 2026-01-21
António Costa reflects on the previous legislative term under Von der Leyen's leadership during the pandemic.
António Costa: “Es insoportable lo de Netanyahu, Alemania no ha podido quedarse impasible” | Internacional
Spain· 2025-10-01
von der Leyen was referenced in the context of Orbán Viktor's criticism of those attempting to involve Hungary in war.
Index - Belföld - Ukrajna nem bír magával, aki nincs az asztalnál, az étlapon lesz – megszereztük Orbán Viktor levelét
Hungary· 2025-08-17
Von der Leyen is involved in talks with Zelenszkij about circumventing Hungary's veto on Ukraine's EU membership.
Index - Külföld - Újabb megrázó felvétel látott napvilágot: így bántak az ukrán toborzók a magyar férfivalHungary· 2025-07-12
von der Leyen is mentioned in the context of potential objections to Italy's favorable treatment.
Perché con i dazi ci perderemo tutti | Lo dico al CorriereItaly· 2025-04-04
Von der Leyen is included in the discussions among journalists about various political topics.
El ‘chochocare’ | Opinión | EL PAÍSSpain· 2025-03-20
Tajani mentions von der Leyen's ideas as important for European defense investments.
Tajani: «In Germania dai popolari una vittoria che fa argine agli estremismi. Ora la difesa comune Ue»Italy· 2025-02-24
Von der Leyen's visit to Ukraine aims to reinforce the EU's position in the conflict resolution.
Pedro Sánchez viaja a Ucrania en apoyo a Zelenski en plena arremetida de Trump
Uruguay· 2025-02-23
Von der Leyen is referenced as a governing figure in the discussion about nationalities.
Коментари - Интервю | Посланик Илашчук: Без Украйна агресорът ще се озове на източната граница на ЕС и НАТО
Bulgaria· 2025-02-20
Von der Leyen is mentioned as part of the European political landscape that is criticized.
¿Seguro que Trump es un loco?
Venezuela· 2025-02-17
