Ursula von der Leyen ↔ European Commission

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Ursula von der Leyen serves as the President of the European Commission, as evidenced by her leadership role in setting the institution's agenda [1], [2] and her official duties such as delivering the State of the Union address [3], [4] and representing the Commission in international negotiations [5], [6].

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The European Union's Strategic Autonomy, Transatlantic Shifts and ... frictions.europeamerica.de Oleksandr Kandyuk · Frictions 4 facts

quoteUrsula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, emphasized the need to form a “geopolitical Commission” and to elevate the European Union’s role on the world stage in her 2023 State of the Union address.

accountUrsula von der Leyen delivered the State of the Union Address 2023 on September 13, 2023, for the European Commission.

quoteUrsula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, stated in her 2023 State of the Union address the need to form a “geopolitical Commission” and to elevate the European Union’s role on the world stage.

Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org SWP 2 facts

claimIndustrial policy, market access, and data security are high on the agenda of the European Commission under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen.

claimThe European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, prioritizes industrial policy, market access, and data security as key agenda items.

Europe's quest for strategic autonomy in response to Trumpism link.springer.com Springer 2 facts

accountIn early March 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented a multi-billion Euro 'plan to rearm Europe' ahead of the EU crisis summit on Ukraine.

referenceEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a special address at the World Economic Forum on January 21, 2025.

Tracking Trump's Trade Deals | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Inu Manak, Allison J. Smith · Council on Foreign Relations 1 fact

quoteEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated regarding the U.S.-EU trade deal: “Today’s deal creates certainty in uncertain times. It delivers stability and predictability, for citizens and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.”

Europe's Strategic Recalibration: Embracing Autonomy Amid ... hornreview.org Horn Review 1 fact

claimEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has outlined plans to mobilize hundreds of billions of euros over the coming years to strengthen European defense capabilities.

Geopolitics of Trump Tariffs: How U.S. Trade Policy Has Shaken Allies cfr.org Edward Alden, Matthias Matthijs, Sheila A. Smith, Joshua Kurlantzick · Council on Foreign Relations 1 fact

accountEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with U.S. President Donald Trump at his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland in late July to negotiate a trade deal.

Iran War: A Defining Moment for the Middle East—Global Analysis ... ajc.org American Jewish Committee 1 fact

claimIn a joint statement on February 28, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa warned of the risks of escalation regarding the military strikes against the Iranian regime but did not condemn the military action.

Opportunities and Challenges of a Global Renewable Energy Goal worldfuturecouncil.org Lena Dente · World Future Council 1 fact

claimEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for global targets on renewable energy and energy efficiency at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate in April.