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Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen
President of the European Commission, European Union
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Special Address by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Davos 2026

📅 Jan 20, 2026 European Commission 24 MIN 23338 VIEWS 2 SEGMENTS · 2 SPEAKERS
On 20 January 2026, Commission President shared a special address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos in Switzerland. 'Geopolitical shocks can - and must - be an opportunity for Europe. From security to the economy. From defence to democracy. Europe is the right place to invest.' Special Address by President Ursula von der Leyen at Davos 2026 'The world may be very different today. But I believe the lesson is very much the same. That geopolitical shocks can – and must – serve as an opportunity for Europe. In my view, the seismic change we are going through today is an opportu...
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The tragic fire in Crown Montana. Ladies and gentlemen, it is really my great honor to welcome one of the most influential and respected leaders on the global stage today. President Ursula von der Leyen, a stateswoman whose leadership has helped define and shape Europe's direction in an era of historic uncertainty. Madame President, you have guided the European Union with clarity, resolve, and strong sense of purpose through some of the most demanding moments in history. Under your leadership, the European Commission has advanced a bold agenda for strengthening Europe's competitiveness while upholding its core values. As President of the European Commission, you have championed a Europe that is competitive yet fair, open yet resilient. On the global stage, you have been a clear and consistent voice for multilateral cooperation, support for Ukraine, and a rules-based international order. At a time where leadership is tested not only by crisis but by choices made for the future, your voice offers both direction and reassurance. Please join me in welcoming President von der Leyen. Madame President, the floor is yours.

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Leyen, U. V. D. (2026, January 20). Special Address by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Davos 2026 [Interview transcript]. European Commission. CEOInterviews.AI. https://ceointerviews.ai/interview/651982/

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Ursula von der Leyen. "Special Address by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Davos 2026." European Commission, 20 Jan. 2026. Transcript, CEOInterviews.AI, https://ceointerviews.ai/interview/651982/.

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@misc{leyen2026_651982,
  author       = {Ursula von der Leyen},
  title        = {Special Address by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Davos 2026},
  howpublished = {Interview transcript, European Commission. CEOInterviews.AI},
  year         = {2026},
  month        = {jan},
  url          = {https://ceointerviews.ai/interview/651982/},
  note         = {Speaker-attributed transcript with timestamps}
}