Ursula von der Leyen: achievements, criticism, and sources

Ursula von der Leyen

President of the European Commission since 2019

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First woman to serve as President of the European Commission

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Financial Times highlighted arms‑industry lobbying pressure on the defence ministry

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Transparency concerns raised over handling of EU decision‑making· 2012

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