Ursula von der Leyen

The coming vote for Europe’s soul

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen noted that the EU has spent an extra 27 billion euros on fossil fuel imports since the war began in late February.

Von der Leyen warns Iran war may damage Europe for years

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a post on X, "“We will always protect our strategic economic and security interests."

EU and Britain committed to sovereignty of Denmark and Greenland, von der Leyen says

There is talk that at least two blocs in the European Parliament are working to call for a no-confidence vote against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Political and economic storm clouds loom over upcoming EU address

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

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

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

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’

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

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