Europe, Ursula von der Leyen

EU will be ready for tough negotiations with US, von der Leyen says
The European Union will be ready for tough negotiations with the United States to protect its own interests and will be pragmatic in trying to find solutions, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said as Europe braces for potential new U.
EU Must Accept Transactional Global Relationships, Commission Chief Von Der Leyen Says
European officials need to manage diplomatic negotiations in a more volatile geopolitical environment, the commission president said in reference to a possible trade war between the bloc and the U.S.
"EU will safeguard economic security amid rising sanctions and tariffs": Von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized Europe's commitment to safeguarding its economic security against increasing economic coercion, including sanctions and tariffs. She highlighted the need for a balanced approach focusing on trade,
Von der Leyen signals ‘extraordinary’ measure to boost EU defense spending
BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen privately suggested triggering an emergency clause to allow countries to increase defense spending, four European Union officials told POLITICO.
EU ready for 'tough' negotiations with US, says European Commission head
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday that the EU is ready for "tough negotiations" with the US, while reaffirming the bloc’s commitment to safeguarding its interests.
Von der Leyen says Ukraine's EU accession a matter of justice and security
Ukraine's fight against Russian aggression is a defense of its right to freedom and its place in the European family. Therefore, its accession to the European Union is a matter of justice for Ukraine and security for the EU.
EU ready for tough trade talks with US, says von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the European Union (EU) is prepared for tough negotiations with the United States (U.S.) to safeguard its economic interests. Her remarks came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on imports from the EU.
EU is ready for 'tough negotiations' with Trump, von der Leyen says amid tariff fears
"We will always protect our own interests – however and whenever that is needed," Ursula von der Leyen said after Donald Trump warned tariffs against the EU would happen "pretty soon." View on euronew
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“We have seen growing risks which come with doing business with China”: EU Chief
European Union Chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday emphasised the need to reassess the EU’s relationship with China, ...
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Von der Leyen builds bonfire of EU’s environmental red tape
Brussels hopes simplifying green compliance rules will boost Europe’s flagging economy. Green groups fear something more ...
Investors Urge EU To Keep Green Rules In Face Of Trump Turmoil
With $6.8 trillion in assets under management, financial actors tell the EU it must stand firm against the U.S. President's ...
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EU to focus on accelerating arms supplies to Ukraine in coming weeks - von der Leyen
The European Union and its member states must increase assistance to Ukraine, because at stake is not only the destiny of ...
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Slovak PM’s meeting with von der Leyen axed amid Brussels air traffic control chaos
Robert Fico was due to discuss his gas transit dispute with Ukraine with EU leaders. A plane ferrying Slovak Prime Minister ...
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EU Stays Committed to Green Deal Goals Amid Flexibility
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen affirmed the EU's commitment to its Green Deal objectives, emphasizing the ...
EU Seeks to Preserve Auto Industry as Carmakers Condemn Fines
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), representing 16 car and truck makers, said this week that its ...