Ursula von der Leyen gave rules and conditions of Working Methods in Commission
At their first formal meeting under the presidency of Ursula von der Leyen, the College of Commissioners adopted its working ...
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Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen is a German politician and physician who has been the President of the European Commission since 1 December 2019. The President is the head of the European Commission.
On 2 July 2019, von der Leyen was proposed by the European Council as the candidate for President of the European Commission. She was then elected by the European Parliament on 16 July; she took office on 1 December, becoming the first woman in such role.
Ursula von der Leyen – President of the European Commission
According to the treaties, the President decides on the organisation of the Commission and allocates portfolios to individual Commissioners. The President also sets the Commission’s policy agenda.
The President represents the Commission in European Council meetings, G7 and G20 summits, summits with non-EU countries and major debates in the European Parliament and the Council.
President von der Leyen was appointed by national leaders and elected by the European Parliament after she presented her Political Guidelines.
Best wishes President Ursula von der Leyen to your #vdLcommission!
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President Ursula Von der Leyen got the green light for Commissioners team
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LIVE Hearings: Valdis Dombrovskis Executive VP – Financial services #EPHearings2019
LIVE Hearings today with Valdis Dombrovskis Executive Vice-President for Financial services - An Economy that Works for People. Valdis Dombrovskis ...
LIVE Hearings: Josep Borrell VP – EU foreign policy chief
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LIVE Hearings: Johannes Hahn Commissioner – Budget and administration
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LIVE Hearings: Virginijus Sinkevicius Commissioner – Environment and Oceans
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Watch State of the Union live: Ursula von der Leyen gives 2022 address #SOTEU
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