Ursula von der Leyen and the European Commission
Who is Ursula von der Leyen?
Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen (born 8 October 1958) is a German physician and politician serving as President of the European Commission since 1 December 2019. She was nominated by the European Council in July 2019.
The von der Leyen Commission
The von der Leyen Commission is the current European Commission in office since 1 December 2019 and is to last until the 2024 elections. The President is the head of the European Commission. According to the treaties, the President decides on the organisation of the Commission and allocates portfolios to the Commissioners. Ursula von der Leyen was born on 8 October 1958, in Brussels, Belgium. She is a Belgian-born German politician who is the first woman to serve as President of the European Commission. "I'm a proud European, a mother of seven, and I'm running for a second term as President of the European Commission," she said.
The story of the von der Leyen Commission
When the von der Leyen Commission took office in December 2019, it faced a number of challenges, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the UK's withdrawal from the EU, and the rise of populism and nationalism in Europe. Despite these challenges, the Commission has made progress on a number of important issues, including: * Securing a deal with the UK on the terms of its withdrawal from the EU * Launching a number of initiatives to address the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic * Taking action to combat climate change and promote sustainable development * Strengthening the EU's role in the world and promoting its values of freedom, democracy, and human rights Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has set up a geopolitical Commission underpinning the EU's role in the world as a promoter of freedom, democracy, and the rules.
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