From queen to empress: Inside Ursula von der Leyen’s power grab
WEB1 day ago · BRUSSELS — When Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her team for the next European Commission, she simultaneously silenced the doubters about who was really in charge in Brussels.. As she revealed the 26 commissioners and their roles to the public, one point was immediately clear: she would have unfettered control over European Union politics. In a matter of minutes, she introduced a big title ...
The eight biggest surprises from Ursula von der Leyen's new …
WEB3 days ago · Ursula von der Leyen has tried to keep socialists and liberals happy.European Union, 2024. Gender balance was one of von der Leyen's main criteria in forming her new College, but certainly not the ...
Ursula von der Leyen on Russia, COVID-19, and Leading Europe - TIME
WEBJun 9, 2022 · In a rare sit-down interview, Ursula von der Leyen discusses how she is leading the E.U. through a historic crisis
Ursula von der Leyen Is on the 2022 TIME 100 List | TIME
WEBMay 23, 2022 · Ursula von der Leyen gets things done—efficiently and calmly. In turbulent times, these skills are essential. She is a true Atlanticist—a German who was born and raised in Belgium, educated...
Commissioners-designate (2024-2029) - European Commission
WEBOn 18 July 2024, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who was elected for a second mandate, presented to the European Parliament her Political Guidelines for the next European Commission 2024-2029.Watch her address to the Parliament's plenary on EbS+ or read it on the Press Corner.. See also the list of Commissioners-designate and their portfolios, reflecting the ambitions set ...
How to speak von der Leyen – POLITICO
WEB1 day ago · Ursula von der Leyen’s announcement Tuesday of her new European Commission was packed with EU jargon and bluster. There was talk of “intergenerational fairness,” “holistic clusters” and the “spirit of collegiality.”. Executive vice presidents were appointed, new Commission portfolios revealed. Smiling photos taken, hands shaken.
President-elect Ursula von der Leyen - European Commission
WEBUrsula von der Leyen was elected as President-elect by Members of the European Parliament for the 2024-2029 term, after presenting her Political Guidelines. Learn more.
5 takeaways on Ursula von der Leyen’s new Commission
WEB2 days ago · 3. Von der Leyen crowns herself the winner on gender despite lack of balance. Von der Leyen’s monthlong struggle to get a gender-balanced European Commission did not lead to an equal number of men and women on her team, despite her pressure on countries to send one male and one female candidate from each country. Some were even asked to swap out candidates after the August deadline.
Ursula von der Leyen Is on the 2020 TIME 100 List | TIME
WEBSep 23, 2020 · Ursula von der Leyen is a politician who relishes a challenge and is undeterred by adversity. Originally a trained physician, she has been a top-ranking German politician for 14 years,...
This week’s covers - The Economist
WEBMay 30, 2024 · Whether it can pull that off depends on the choices of three women: Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s prime minister, and Marine Le...