Ursula von der Leyen is a prominent German politician serving as the President of the European Commission since December 2019. Born on October 8, 1958, in Brussels, Belgium, she comes from a political family with a background in medicine. Von der Leyen has held various ministerial positions in the German government, including Minister of Defense and Minister of Family Affairs. She is known for her advocacy for gender equality and social issues. Von der Leyen is the first woman to hold the position of European Commission President, and she continues to make significant contributions to EU politics and policies.