Ursula von der Leyen: politician of the year - honor for leadership!

Ursula von der Leyen: politician of the year - honor for leadership!

Tipi am Kanzleramt, Berlin, Deutschland - Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the EU Commission, was now awarded the magazine "Politics & Communication" as a politician of the year. This honor is given to her for her leadership in a challenging geopolitical period. The event takes place in the Tipi at the Chancellery in Berlin, where over 400 guests from politics, media and business are expected to celebrate. Marc de Vos, a Belgian strategy consultant and author, will stop the laudation from Leyen. On Thursday she already received the International Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, which was given to her for her commitment to unity, security and competitiveness in Europe, since it made a significant contribution to the resistance and ability to act, as ZDF reported.

at a time when the European Union faces historical challenges, such as geopolitical threats, economic change, climate protection and digital transformation, plays an outstanding role in Leyen. Your dealings with Covid-19 pandemic, the reaction to the Russian attack war and the strengthening of the European economy are central issues of its term, such as the Tagesspiegel emphasized.

The International Charles Prize

The International Charles Prize in Aachen has been awarded to personalities and institutions since 1950 who have made a contribution to European unification. From Leyen, this renowned award receives, among other things, for its determined appearance against Russia and its contribution to the containment of Corona pandemic. It is recognized as a “strong voice of Europe in the world”, which is particularly important in these times. Their perception in this role has contributed to forming a pro -European majority and pushing opponents into the minority.

The doping of the Charles Prize this year is a million euros that is to be used for pro -European projects. Historically, he is one of his award winners such as Konrad Adenauer, Winston Churchill, Jean-Claude Juncker and Jacques Delors. The last German who received the award was Martin Schulz in 2015.

upcoming awards

In addition to the honor for von der Leyen, other personalities will also be awarded on Monday. Joachim Gauck is honored for his life's work, while Verena Hubertz receives the title "promoted team of the year" from the SPD. These awards underline the importance of political engagement in the present day and contribute to the appreciation of the achievements of individual representatives, such as Karlsreis