Ursula von der Leyen

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Ursula von der Leyen born?October 8, 1958
2. Where was Ursula von der Leyen born?Brussels, Belgium
3. What is the education?London School of Economics, Hanover Medical School
4. What is the key political roles?Federal Minister for Defence (Germany), President of the European Commission
5. Who is Ursula von der Leyen?Ursula von der Leyen is a leader who helps make big decisions for many countries. She is the President of the European Commission, which is like the boss of the European Union.
6. What did Ursula study before she started her political career?She studied medicine and earned a medical license in 1987. This gave her a special view on health and how laws affect people.

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