Ursula von der Leyen
A- Birthday
- October 8, 1958
- Age
- 67
- Height
- 5'3" (161 cm)
- Net Worth
- $4M
About
Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen is a prominent German politician and physician who has served as the President of the European Commission since 2019. Prior to her current role, she held several ministerial positions in the German federal government under Chancellor Angela Merkel. Von der Leyen is a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), a center-right political party in Germany, and she plays a significant role in European politics.
Career Timeline
Local Politics
Engages in local politics before entering the German federal government.
Minister for Family Affairs
Appointed Minister for Family Affairs and Youth.
Minister of Labour
Serves as Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, addressing unemployment.
First Female Defence Minister
Becomes Germany's first female Minister of Defence.
President of EU Commission
Nominated and confirmed as President of the European Commission.
Leads EU Election Campaign
Elected to lead the campaign for the 2024 European Parliament elections and head the Commission in July 2024.
