Ursula von der Leyen, one the EU's most powerful executives, was treated like a second-rank official during a visit to Ankara. Video / TwitterUrsula von der Leyen, one the EU's most powerful executives, was treated like a second-rank official during a visit to Ankara. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was treated like a second-rank official during a visit to Turkey. Von der Leyen eventually sat on a large beige sofa, away from her male counterparts. On November 16, 2015 when Turkish President Erdogan met with then EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, right and then EU Council President Donald Tusk three seats were available.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 07, 2021 19:55 UTC