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Ursula von der Leyen reaffirms EU's commitment to Paris climate agreement
Speaking at the Davos Summit, Ursula von der Leyen emphasided the EU's dedication to the Paris climate agreement and urged international cooperation, despite Trump’s decision to withdraw. View on euro
Von der Leyen signals EU willingness to work with US in Davos speech
DAVOS, Switzerland - The European Union wants to engage and negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, warning of the risk of a \"global race to the bottom\" using tools such as tariffs.
Von der Leyen announces visit to India
Von der Leyen’s announcement followed on the heels of a positive visit to Belgium by Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, during which he met European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič. The next round of talks on a free-trade agreement has been set for March 10-14 in Brussels.
EU supergrid at core of von der Leyen’s cheap energy plan
The Commission's 'Action Plan on Affordable energy' is slated for 26 February, and von der Leyen has charged her Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen with updating the governance rules which set out how EU countries collectively manage the bloc's power grid.
EU's Von der Leyen says need to work together to avoid global race to the bottom
Europe has entered a new era of harsh geostrategic competition and will have to work together to avoid a global race to the bottom, European Commission President
Ursula von der Leyen wins Charlemagne prize for work on European unity
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been awarded the Charlemagne Prize 2025 in recognition of her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. View on euronews
EU's Von der Leyen warns against 'global race to bottom' on tariffs in Davos
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Tuesday of the risk of a 'global race to the bottom' using economic tools such as sanctions, export controls and tariffs.
EU Hopes To 'Tackle Global Challenges' With Trump: Von Der Leyen
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen invoked the "enduring strength" of transatlantic ties Monday as she congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration for a second term as US president.
Video. Ursula von der Leyen reaffirms EU's commitment to Paris Agreement
Video. Speaking at the Davos Summit, Ursula von der Leyen emphasided the EU's dedication to the Paris climate agreement and urged international cooperation, despite Trump’s decision to withdraw.
As Trump takes office, the European Union says it's ready to do business with the world
The European Union is keen to partner with countries around the world and is “open for business,” European Commission chief ...
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Von der Leyen takes aim at China and signals to Trump in cautious Davos speech
The European Commission chief did not explicitly mention the new US president or his trade policies, but underscored the ...
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Commission stonewalls criticism after hiding von der Leyen’s week-long hospitalization
The Commission informed journalists on Jan. 3 that von der Leyen was suffering from “severe” pneumonia, but did not disclose ...
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EU's executive branch denies cover up over health of President Ursula von der Leyen
The European Commission is denying that it tried to cover up the state of health of its president, Ursula von der ...
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EU Commission's Strategic First Visit to India: A New Era of Partnerships
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that her first official visit with the new Commission would be ...