The Princess in the Ivory Tower: Ursula von der Leyen and the 13th Floor
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In the sacred halls of the Berlaymont building in Brussels, more precisely on the 13th floor, resides a woman who feels far removed from the everyday concerns of EU citizens. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has created a small empire there, accessible only to a select few. But what lies behind the locked doors and strictly controlled access?