🔥 Hot Topics & Stances

European Green Deal

"Her signature policy initiative, aiming to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent through wide-ranging economic and social transformation."

Source: European Commission

EU Response to Ukraine War

"Led a unified EU response, implementing extensive sanctions against Russia, providing financial and military aid to Ukraine, and pushing to reduce the EU's energy dependence on Russia."

Source: EU Council Statements

Stance on Israel-Palestine Conflict

"Expressed strong solidarity with Israel after the Hamas attack, later adopting a stance that also called for humanitarian pauses and a two-state solution."

Source: Official Statements

Stance on Free Speech

"Championed the Digital Services Act (DSA) to combat illegal content and disinformation online while aiming to protect users' fundamental rights, including free speech."

Source: EU Legislation

Stance on Taxing the Rich

"Supports efforts for a global minimum corporate tax rate and digital taxes to ensure multinational tech companies pay their fair share within the EU."

Source: G7/G20 Summits

Stance on Workers' Rights

"Promotes the "European Pillar of Social Rights," which aims to set standards for fair wages, working conditions, and social protection across the Union."

Source: EU Policy

Stance on Abortion

"Has publicly stated that access to abortion should be a fundamental right and part of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights."

Source: European Parliament

💼 Career Highlights

  • 2005–2009: Served as German Federal Minister of Family Affairs.
  • 2013–2019: Served as Germany's first female Minister of Defence.
  • 2019: Elected as the first female President of the European Commission.
  • 2024: Secured a second term as President of the European Commission.