Ursula von der Leyen has lived her presidency of the European Commission in the midst of a succession of permanent crises. The German politician who aspires to repeat as head of the community Executive has navigated challenges such as the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The mandate of the German, who was Minister of Family, Labor and Defense under Chancellor Angela Merkel, is approaching its end. The Christian Democrat, mother of seven children and accomplished equestrian, likes to present herself as a daughter of Europe.