A portrait of Ursula von der Leyen. 2025 was a year of profound global change. It was a year shaped by war on our borders and intensifying competition between powers. However, 2025 was also a year of transformation for Europe – a year of clarity and resolve. In a more volatile fragmented world, Europe recognised that it must take greater responsibility for its future. 2025 marked Europe’s independence moment. – Ursula von der Leyen

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