Pourquoi Ursula von der Leyen est-elle Présidente
Ursula von der Leyen is President of the European Commission because EU member states elected her to the position in 2019, and she has maintained broad political support across Europe's major power blocs.
Her influence score of 73/100 reflects sustained backing despite contentious policy decisions.
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Strategic Leadership During Crises
Von der Leyen has consolidated her position by managing Europe's response to multiple geopolitical shocks. The EU marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attack under her leadership, demonstrating her role in shaping Europe's Middle East policy. Her administration continues navigating the bloc's most urgent security and diplomatic challenges.
Trade and Institutional Authority
Europe's trade tensions with China remain a defining test of her presidency. Von der Leyen's authority extends across 100 tracked geopolitical events, positioning her as the EU's central decision maker on industrial policy, strategic autonomy, and institutional expansion. Her position reflects the European Commission's structural role as the bloc's executive branch, independent from individual member state governments.