Ursula von der Leyen

Political and economic storm clouds loom over upcoming EU address

As no-confidence votes fuel the bloc’s market anxiety, Ursula von der Leyen’s agenda is at risk

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been touring eastern European Union member states to discuss progress on building up military infrastructure to confront Russian aggression.

EU chief’s plane affected by alleged Russian GPS jamming

The GPS signal for the plane disappeared as it approached Bulgaria for landing

European leaders, including European Commission  President Ursula von der Leyen, are expected to gather in Paris on Thursday, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, to continue the high-level discussions on Ukraine, the FT reported.

Von der Leyen says Europe is drawing up ‘precise’ plans to send troops to Ukraine, FT reports

EUROPE is drawing up “pretty precise plans” for a multinational troop deployment to Ukraine as part of post-conflict security guarantees that will have the backing of US capabilities, European Commiss...

US President Donald Trump said that there was “not a lot” of wiggle room on the 50 per cent tariffs that the US has on steel and aluminium imports, adding, “because if I do it for one, I have to do it for all.”

Trump, EU’s von der Leyen to meet to clinch trade deal

[GLASGOW] European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to meet US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Jul 27) to clinch a trade deal for Europe that would likely see a 15 per cent baseline ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre), President of the European Council Antonio Costa (left) and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (right) pose for a handshake at the 25th EU-China Summit in Beijing, China, on Jul 24.

Xi says China, EU must deepen trust but bloc chief urges ‘real solutions’

China’s leadership has sought to draw the EU closer as it positions itself as a more reliable partner than the US and a bedrock of stability in a troubled world

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said this month that the EU would look to rebalance economic ties with Beijing by demanding it eases market access for European companies and loosens export controls on rare earths.

China confirms EU leaders to visit Thursday for summit

[BEIJING] China confirmed that top leaders from the European Union will visit on Thursday for a summit, as the two major trading partners seek to smooth over a series of trade disputes.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters the bloc would “continue to prepare further countermeasures so we are fully prepared”.

EU to keep US trade countermeasures on hold until August, says von der Leyen

The EU aims for a negotiated solution on trade with the United States

The motion against von der Leyen failed to get the two-thirds majority it needed to pass.

EU’s von der Leyen survives parliament confidence vote

[BRUSSELS] European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in European Parliament on Thursday (Jul 10).

Beijing has imposed export controls on rare earth magnets, hitting EU industries hard and compounding an increasingly unbalanced trading relationship.

China rebukes EU chief after demand for greater trade access

Beijing urges EU and China to manage their differences through dialogue

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Europe’s partnership with China must include real rebalancing with fewer market distortions, reduced overcapacity exports and fair, reciprocal access for European firms.

EU chief demands China address trade imbalance as tensions flare

[STRASBOURG] European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused China of distorting trade and limiting access for European firms two weeks ahead of a summit between the economic powers.