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Ursula von der Leyen
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Euronewspolitics4 hrs ago
NATO Leaders Call for Greater European Role in Alliance Defense
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said NATO must increase European defense capabilities to reduce reliance on the United States. The remarks came ahead of the alliance's annual summit in Ankara.
news.sky.compolitics1 day ago
Ineos chief urges EU action on Chinese chemical imports and European plant closures
Sir Jim Ratcliffe told Ursula von der Leyen that China is overbuilding chemical capacity and dumping products in Europe at low prices. He cited 200 plant closures in five years and risks to food and defense supply. GB News reported the contents of the letter.
Euronewsbusiness5 days ago
EU Offers Tariff Relief and Aid to Armenia During von der Leyen Visit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Autonomous Trade Measures and financial packages during her July 2, 2026, visit to Yerevan. The steps follow her July 1 stop in Azerbaijan and target redirection of Armenian exports away from Russia.
news.sky.comworld5 days ago
Airports and airlines ask EU to let countries suspend biometric border checks during summer 2026 peak
European aviation groups sent a letter to Ursula von der Leyen asking for immediate suspension of the Entry/Exit System during July and August. The request follows reports of waits up to five hours and some flights departing with reduced loads. Member states hold temporary waiver…
azernews.azfinance13 days ago
EU Chief to Visit Armenia Next Week and Azerbaijan on July 1
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Armenia next week with Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos. She is also expected in Azerbaijan on July 1 to discuss energy and economic ties.
abcnews.go.comworld32 days ago
EU Leaders at Montenegro Summit Discuss Faster Enlargement but Offer Gradual Integration Without Voting Rights
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other EU heads met western Balkan counterparts in Tivat on Friday to discuss speeding up accession talks for six candidate countries.
Euronewsworld42 days ago
Baltic drone incursions prompt EU call for stronger air defenses
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said recent drone incursions into Baltic airspace are not isolated incidents and reflect a deliberate Russian strategy. Baltic presidents described the violations as tests of European resolve and called for concrete measures beyo…
Euronewspolitics50 days ago
Modi Meets Swedish Counterpart and European Commission Chief in Gothenburg
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Swedish officials and European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen in Gothenburg on Sunday. The meetings focused on trade, investment, and bilateral cooperation during the second stop of Modi's European tour.
Euronewsworld63 days ago
Emirates Flight to Dubai Delayed at Heathrow Amid Iranian Missile Attacks on UAE
An Emirates flight from London's Heathrow Airport to Dubai was held on the runway due to Iranian missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates. The UAE defense ministry reported intercepting three of four cruise missiles launched from Iran. European Commission President Ursula von…
cointelegraph.comfinance80 days ago
EU Commission Announces Readiness of Online Age Verification Platform
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU's online age verification platform is ready for implementation. The platform, modeled after the EU's COVID certificate app, requires users to prove their age via an app linked to identification documents. Sever…
tass.comworld89 days ago
MEPs Urge European Commission to Probe Alleged Russian Interference in Hungary Elections
A group of Members of the European Parliament has written to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and rule of law commissioner Michael McGrath, requesting an investigation into potential Russian manipulation in Hungary's upcoming parliamentary elections.
rte.ieworld91 days ago
EU Commission President von der Leyen Discusses Geopolitical Shocks' Impact on Europe
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that geopolitical shocks affect Europe rapidly through everyday channels such as fuel prices, grocery costs, and airport operations. She noted that Europe has been largely excluded from related decision-making processes. T…
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