Ursula von der Leyen, EU and China

Von der Leyen's 'divided' remarks at Davos reflect EU's dilemma in its policy toward China: expert
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the World Economic Forum (WEF). Photo: VCG. In a speech delivered on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF), European Comm
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 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 number of American jobs tied to European trade.
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.
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 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 Must Be 'Pragmatic' With US, 'Engage' With China: Von Der Leyen
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called Tuesday for the bloc to "deepen" ties with China and boost relations with India, while taking a "pragmatic" approach with Donald Trump's combative new US administration.
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.
Von der Leyen extends the hand of the EU to Trump, but without marginalizing China: "We will be pragmatic. Europe must change its way of acting beyond blocs and taboos"
The President of the European Commission defends an adaptation of the EU to the new environment "within our values" but taking advantage of "opportunities wherever they arise" without excluding China,
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Von der Leyen: Paris climate deal still ‘best hope for all humanity’
“The Paris Agreement continues to be the best hope for all humanity. So Europe will stay the course, and keep working with ...
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European Commission President deletes post congratulating ‘Taoiseach’ Micheál Martin
President Ursula von der Leyen was forced to delete the tweet as Martin has not yet been appointed as Taoiseach.
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Ursula von der Leyen Reports Significant Drop in Europe’s Dependence on Russian Fossil Fuels Amid Rising Energy Costs
Ursula von der Leyen reports a 75% drop in Russian gas imports, warns of rising energy costs for Europe amid the transition ...
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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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Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a cancer therapy’s gold rush, FDA warning Sanofi, and more news
A Belgian court dismissed a lawsuit against EU chief Ursula von der Leyen centered on text messages she exchanged with Pfizer ...
Exclusive: EU picks PwC consortium for minerals, energy platform, EU source says
The EU has chosen PriceWaterhouseCoopers and a Slovak software company to develop a 9 million euro ($9.4 million) joint ...
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Trump inherited a strong America. That’s a weak Europe’s problem
DONALD Trump’s inauguration speech was remarkable for many reasons, but what stood out watching from afar was the dissonance ...
The quest to create European corporate champions
Worries about the EU’s waning competitiveness have prompted a rethink of merger rules that prioritised consumers ...