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It has been described by some as the "President of the European Union" but a more common analogy is "Prime Minister of the European Union" given the style of position over a cabinet government. [2] [3] Current holder Ursula von der Leyen: Member State Germany: Party European People's Party: Since 1 December 2019 President of the European Parliament
The official title President of the European Union (or President of Europe) does not exist, but there are a number of presidents of European Union institutions, including: the President of the European Council (since 1 December 2024, António Costa) the President of the European Commission (since 1 December 2019, Ursula von der Leyen)
It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "president of the European Union". The presidency's function is to chair meetings of the council, determine its agendas, set a work program and facilitate dialogue both at Council meetings and with other EU institutions .
After the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Ukraine should become a member of the European Union, the Ukrainian people belong to the European family, but there is a long way to go and the war must end. [186]
European Union: President of the European Council António Costa: S&D – PS: 1 December 2024: 8 years, 209 days [b] 2024 2027 — Non-voting member European Union: President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: EPP – CDU: 1 December 2019: 5 years, 81 days 2024 2019: 2029 — Non-voting member Republic of Austria: Chancellor ...
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Charles Michel, the president of the council of European Union leaders, on Friday abandoned a run for a seat in the European Parliament in the face of criticism that the move ...
The president of the European Commission, also known as president of the College of Commissioners or prime commissioner, is the head of government of the European Union (EU) and chairperson of the European Commission. The president of the commission leads a cabinet of commissioners, referred to as the college.
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