
Ursula von der Leyen is currently the President of the European Commission.
She has served in this capacity since 2019 and continues in the role as of 2026.
As President, von der Leyen holds substantial power, reflected in her current influence score of 100/100. GeoGazet tracking shows 100 total events under her leadership, indicating high activity within the European Union.
Her administration drives key policy, for example, Europe sets out new space plans. Her leadership also confronts significant issues, including geopolitical shifts like the reopening of the Arctic as a Geopolitical Theatre and critical assessments such as "Europe’s greatest mistake in a generation."