Pourquoi Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen is the President of the European Commission, serving since 2019 as the head of the European Union's executive branch.
She is responsible for proposing legislation, enforcing EU treaties, and managing the EU's day to day business, making her a central figure in European and global politics.
Orientation politique
As President, von der Leyen drives major EU initiatives, reflected in a current influence score of 76/100. She champions significant environmental policies, with organisations urging the EU to "make nature our first line of defence" after recent extreme weather events.
Engagement international
Her leadership also defines the EU’s global position and relationships. Signals such as "Canada eyes ‘associate member’ status with EU amid US tensions" underscore the Commission's evolving diplomatic influence and reach. Her extensive activities are tracked across 100 total events in the GeoGazet graph.