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Ursula von der Leyen

Tracked across 51 events · 3635 articles · First seen Jan 25, 2026 · Last active Apr 20, 2026

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Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen is a German politician and physician who has served as President of the European Commission since 2019. She served in the German federal government between 2005 and 2019, holding positions in Angela Merkel's cabinet, most recently as Federal Minister for Defence. She is a member of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its affiliated European political party, the European People's Party (EPP). On 7 March 2024, the EPP elected her as its Spitzenkandidat to lead the campaign for the 2024 European Parliament elections. She was re-elected to head the Commission in July 2024.

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Regulatory

EU Seeks Unified Capital Market

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the International===European Commission, is the primary advocate for the proposed market reforms. Her statements emphasize the urgency of creating a unified capital market and streamlining regulations to enhance the European Union's global economic standing.

Feb 11, 2026 · 13 articles

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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Provisionally Implemented

Ursula von der Leyen, as President of the European Commission, is provisionally implementing the EU-Mercosur trade deal, an unusual move that sidesteps the International===European Parliament for now. This action is seen as a strategic step to advance the deal despite opposition.

Feb 27, 2026 · 8 articles

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EU Provisionally Applies Mercosur Trade Deal

As the chief of the European_Commission, Ursula von der Leyen announced the provisional application of the Mercosur trade deal, highlighting its opportunities for businesses despite internal opposition. She emphasized that the agreement is provisional until full consent from the International===European Parliament.

Feb 27, 2026 · 11 articles

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Regulatory

EU Commission Chief Backs Nuclear Power

Ursula von der Leyen, as the European Union===European Commission chief, publicly stated that reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was a strategic mistake, advocating for a renewed focus on nuclear power to enhance energy security and reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports. She proposed a 200-million-euro guarantee for private investments in innovative nuclear technologies.

Mar 10, 2026 · 7 articles

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EU Launches Age Verification App

As President of the International===European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen announced the readiness of the EU's age verification app. She emphasized the EU's determination to enforce rules and protect children online, highlighting the app's role as a powerful tool for parents and caretakers.

Apr 15, 2026 · 14 articles

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95 Ursula von der Leyen agreed to strengthen relationship and upscale defense industrial output NATO EU and NATO Strengthen Defense Ties

90 Ursula von der Leyen announced app readiness and enforcement of rules European Union EU Launches Age Verification App

50 Ursula von der Leyen to unveil energy measures packageEurope Jet Fuel Crunch...

50 Ursula von der Leyen congratulated on election victory Rumen Radev Rumen Radev's Coalition...

25 Ursula von der Leyen stated against relaxing sanctions Russia US Extends Russian Oil...

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António Costa ↔ Ursula von der Leyen Unknown

European Union President of ↔ Ursula von der Leyen Ursula von der Leyen is the President of the European Commission.

International===European Commission President ↔ Ursula von der Leyen Ursula von der Leyen is the President of the International===European Commission

Mercosur ↔ Ursula von der Leyen Unknown

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