Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission President and politician
Born
October 8th, 1958
66 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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A Belgian-German physician and politician served as the Minister of Defense in Germany from 2013 to 2019. Appointed as the president of the European Commission in December 2019, managed key policies impacting the European Union, including climate change and digital transformation initiatives. Pioneered efforts in defense reform and military readiness in Germany, overseeing commitments to NATO obligations and enhancing the EU's defense capabilities.
Served as Germany's first female Minister of Defense
Became the first female President of the European Commission
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