From Zurich to Brussels: EU boss von der Leyen provides first aid on a Swiss flight

On a Swiss flight from Zurich to Brussels, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gave a passenger first aid. The incident occurred on the way back from the G20 summit.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is not only politically active, but also demonstrates moral courage. On the return flight from the G20 summit in Rio, von der Leyen was on a Swiss flight from Zurich to Brussels on Wednesday. As witnesses reported to “20 Minutes”, someone suddenly needed help. Von der Leyen immediately provided first aid.

The Swiss flight LX780 took off from Zurich at 1:17 p.m. A passenger reported that the crew was looking for someone with medical knowledge. He watched as a woman, whom he recognized as Ursula von der Leyen, rushed to help. After landing she was picked up by a black Mercedes.

The EU Commission confirmed the incident. Arianna Podesta, deputy chief spokeswoman, said von der Leyen helped the passenger until landing, when medical staff took over care. The airline also confirmed the health incident, but did not provide any information about the people affected.

Ursula von der Leyen has medical training. She received her doctorate in 1991. med. and worked as an assistant doctor at the women’s clinic at the Hannover Medical School. In 2001 she earned a Master of Public Health and worked in the Department of Epidemiology.

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