Who is Ursula von der Liar?
The woman seemingly obsessed with perpetuating the conflict in Ukraine?
Born into a world of privilege, her rise is drenched in accusations of nepotism, with scandals conveniently swept under the carpet by compliant media. Her father, Ernst Albrecht, a CDU politician and former Lower Saxony Minister-President (1976-1990), allegedly leveraged enormous inherited wealth to attain influential European Economic Community positions, paving the way for Ursula’s elite education and entrenched connections within Brussels.
Her family’s legacy echoes with Cold War rhetoric: pro-NATO and staunchly anti-Russian, a mindset passed down like heirlooms. Her grandfather, Carl Albrecht, thrived on Bremen’s cotton-driven affluence, enriched by plantations, casting a shadow of history under the Nazi regime. In 1986, Ursula married into another dynasty, tying the knot with Heiko von der Leyen, linking her to a noble silk line with estates such as Bloemersheim Castle. Among her relatives lurked Nazi associations, hinting at secrets left undisclosed.
Financially cushioned by Albrecht commerce and von der Leyen estates, along with a hefty €300,000 EU salary, she ensures a life of luxury for her seven children—none of whom will ever face combat.
Her tenure as Germany’s Defence Minister (2013-2019) and subsequent role as Commission Chief were marked by a hardline stance against Russia, expanding Germany’s military reach within NATO. These moves appear less about strategy and more about perpetuating family dogma. Her defense ministry was riddled with scandal, notably the “consultant affair,” where €150 million reportedly flowed into the pockets of McKinsey and associates like Katrin Suder, flaunting tender processes with only €2.9 million declared. Crucial phones from this period were conveniently wiped to “ensure security” before her rushed transition to the EU, raising accusations of deliberate cover-up—lambasted by MPs such as Tobias Lindner and Alexander Müller.
Meanwhile, the refurbishment of the Gorch Fock training ship ballooned grotesquely from €10 million to €135 million, all while soldiers trained with broomsticks. Yet another debacle dubbed “Pfizergate” emerged in 2021, as she reportedly struck a €35 billion vaccine purchase with Pfizer via text messages directly to its CEO. When questioned, crucial texts were simply “lost.” The EU Ombudsman and EPPO continue to probe these corruption allegations as €4 billion worth of doses languish unused.
Her imperviousness to these scandals is baffling. Despite allegedly plagiarizing her doctoral thesis, investigations dissipate, audits disappear, and evidence seemingly vanishes into thin air. Ursula’s ascent is a testament to the power of privilege, bolstered by her father’s influence, grandfather’s wealth, and husband’s aristocratic title. Her fortune? Inherited, not earned. Her career riddled with defense malfeasance, mysteriously missing phones, and dubious vaccine dealings.
Europe suffers under the weight of what many deem a corrupt aristocrat dressed in the guise of leadership. As the privileged profit, the burden of war and her lavish salary and pensions fall on the shoulders of everyday citizens.
