Happy birthday! Ursula von der Leyen turns 68 today

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is celebrating her 68th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed politicians of her generation.

Popular politician Ursula von der Leyen has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 68th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

von der Leyen, a cultural icon

Born Ursula Albrecht in Brussels on October 8, 1958, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in German history. von der Leyen's not just a great politician, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Ursula hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ursula von der Leyen as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 68.

Happy Birthday, Ursula, you're the best!

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