Ursula von der Leyen receives Order of Europe in Kyiv
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been awarded the Order of Europe by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a visit to Kyiv.
By Europa Express15 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CETUpdated 15 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CET
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The European Commission confirmed that President von der Leyen accepted the honour during her visit to the Ukrainian capital on 15 July 2026. The presentation coincided with the national observance of the Day of Ukrainian Statehood.
In her remarks at the event, President von der Leyen expressed her gratitude for the distinction, noting that it was an honour to return to Kyiv for the significant occasion. The European Commission released the text of the speech following the ceremony.