On Republic Day 2026, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is the chief guest in India. Born in Brussels in 1958, Ursula started as a medical doctor, later entering politics in Germany with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
This Republic Day the Chief Guests are the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa. Know more about the two leaders, India-EU relations, and the significance of Republic Day.
India is set to host EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa as Republic Day 2026 chief guests, marking a historic diplomatic move that strengthens India-EU ties, boosts trade, defense, and global cooperation, and signals India’s multi-alignment strategy.
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