Ursula von der Leyen
President of the European Commission since 2019
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| February 9 2025 | Awarded the Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas, signifying continued strong diplomatic ties with Lithuania. |
| February 9 2025 | Awarded the Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas, signifying continued strong diplomatic ties with Lithuania. |
| 2024 | In the fall, von der Leyen became an advocate for nuclear power, aligning with her party, the CDU. |
| 2024 | Ranked #1 on Forbes' list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women |
| 2024 | Became subject of investigation by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) regarding the Pfizer vaccine contract, with allegations including potential interference in public functions and conflict of interest. |
| 2024 | Ranked #1 on Forbes' list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women |
| 2024 | In the fall, von der Leyen became an advocate for nuclear power, aligning with her party, the CDU. |
| 2024 | Became subject of investigation by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) regarding the Pfizer vaccine contract, with allegations including potential interference in public functions and conflict of interest. |
| July 18 2024 | Re-elected as President of the European Commission by the European Parliament with an absolute majority of 401 out of 720 members. |
| July 18 2024 | Re-elected as President of the European Commission by the European Parliament with an absolute majority of 401 out of 720 members. |
| June 27 2024 | The European Council nominated von der Leyen for a second term as President of the European Commission. |
| June 27 2024 | The European Council nominated von der Leyen for a second term as President of the European Commission. |
| April 2024 | Von der Leyen praised the EU Asylum and Migration Pact, highlighting its provisions for relocating up to 30,000 migrants per year and introducing a mandatory solidarity mechanism among EU member states. |
| April 2024 | Von der Leyen praised the EU Asylum and Migration Pact, highlighting its provisions for relocating up to 30,000 migrants per year and introducing a mandatory solidarity mechanism among EU member states. |
| March 7 2024 | Elected as the Spitzenkandidat by the European People's Party (EPP) to lead the campaign for the 2024 European Parliament elections. |
| March 7 2024 | Elected as the Spitzenkandidat by the European People's Party (EPP) to lead the campaign for the 2024 European Parliament elections. |
| January 25 2024 | Awarded the Order of Saint Panteleimon, further demonstrating her international diplomatic recognition. |
| January 25 2024 | Awarded the Order of Saint Panteleimon, further demonstrating her international diplomatic recognition. |
| 2023 | Ranked #1 on Forbes' list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women |
| 2023 | Ursula von der Leyen received an Honorary Doctorate from Université Toulouse Capitole, recognizing her academic or professional achievements. |
| 2023 | Ranked #1 on Forbes' list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women |
| 2023 | Ursula von der Leyen received an Honorary Doctorate from Université Toulouse Capitole, recognizing her academic or professional achievements. |
| December 2023 | Visited Egypt and discussed the strategic partnership between the EU and Egypt with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. |
| December 2023 | Visited Egypt and discussed the strategic partnership between the EU and Egypt with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. |
| October 2023 | Condemned Azerbaijan's military operation against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh, reaffirming the need to respect Armenia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. |
| October 2023 | During the Israel-Hamas war, condemned the Hamas attack on Israel as 'terrorism in its most despicable form', affirmed Israel's right to self-defense, and announced tripling humanitarian aid to Gaza. |
| October 2023 | During the Israel-Hamas war, condemned the Hamas attack on Israel as 'terrorism in its most despicable form', affirmed Israel's right to self-defense, and announced tripling humanitarian aid to Gaza. |
| October 2023 | Condemned Azerbaijan's military operation against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh, reaffirming the need to respect Armenia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. |
| October 13 2023 | Von der Leyen visited Israel to express solidarity with the country during the Israel-Hamas war, which drew criticism from EU lawmakers and diplomats for her strong pro-Israel stance. |
| October 13 2023 | Von der Leyen visited Israel to express solidarity with the country during the Israel-Hamas war, which drew criticism from EU lawmakers and diplomats for her strong pro-Israel stance. |
| September 2023 | Faced criticism from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni regarding the migrant crisis, with a request to personally address the situation in Lampedusa after 7,000 migrants arrived within 24 hours. |
| September 2023 | Faced criticism from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni regarding the migrant crisis, with a request to personally address the situation in Lampedusa after 7,000 migrants arrived within 24 hours. |
| September 7 2023 | Met with UAE President Mohammad bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi to discuss the export of sanctioned goods through the Gulf state to Russia, urging more cooperative handling of the issue and expecting the UAE to stop mediating sanctioned goods supply to Russia. |
| September 7 2023 | Met with UAE President Mohammad bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi to discuss the export of sanctioned goods through the Gulf state to Russia, urging more cooperative handling of the issue and expecting the UAE to stop mediating sanctioned goods supply to Russia. |
| July 2023 | Visited the Philippines and met with President Bongbong Marcos, praising the country's improvements in human rights. |
| July 2023 | Visited the Philippines and met with President Bongbong Marcos, praising the country's improvements in human rights. |
| May 2023 | Delivered remarks at the Beyond Growth conference in the European Parliament, critically discussing the limitations of a GDP-based economy and fossil fuel-centered growth model. |
| May 2023 | Delivered remarks at the Beyond Growth conference in the European Parliament, critically discussing the limitations of a GDP-based economy and fossil fuel-centered growth model. |
| April 2023 | Ursula von der Leyen visited China with French President Emmanuel Macron, raising concerns about human rights issues, including the treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang and the autonomy of Hong Kong during a diplomatic meeting. |
| April 2023 | Issued a video statement celebrating Israel's 75th Independence Day, praising the Jewish People's establishment of a homeland and their agricultural achievements. |
| April 2023 | Ursula von der Leyen visited China with French President Emmanuel Macron, raising concerns about human rights issues, including the treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang and the autonomy of Hong Kong during a diplomatic meeting. |
| April 2023 | Issued a video statement celebrating Israel's 75th Independence Day, praising the Jewish People's establishment of a homeland and their agricultural achievements. |
| 2022 | Ranked #1 on Forbes' list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women |
| 2022 | Named in BBC 100 Women list |
| 2022 | Ursula von der Leyen was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, highlighting her international recognition and contributions. |
| 2022 | Awarded the Global Goalkeeper Award by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Goalkeepers program |
| 2022 | Awarded the Global Goalkeeper Award by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Goalkeepers program |
| 2022 | Named in BBC 100 Women list |
| 2022 | Ranked #1 on Forbes' list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women |
| 2022 | Ursula von der Leyen was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, highlighting her international recognition and contributions. |
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