
Ursula von der Leyen was born on October 8, 1958, which makes Leyen 68 years old, in , Belgium.
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Last checked October 15, 2026.
Von der Leyen maintains significant influence over European policy with an influence score of 69 out of 100. She has directed substantial resources toward strategic priorities, including the allocation of 1.24 billion euros to boost Ukraine's defence industry.
The European Commission faces mounting fiscal pressures as EU debt approaches one trillion euros by 2027, according to auditor warnings. Von der Leyen's leadership during this period reflects both her commitment to European security and the complex economic constraints shaping Commission priorities.