EU, Ursula von der Leyen

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 said on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Rules of Engagement Between Global Powers are Changing, Says EU Chief Von Der Leyen
The rules of engagement between global powers are changing," said EU Chief von der Leyen, acknowledging a shifting international order.
EU says Ursula von der Leyen was hospitalised for a week with pneumonia
On Jan 3, a spokesman had said the German politician, 66, was carrying out her duties from her home city of Hanover. Read more at straitstimes.com.
EU's von der Leyen announces plan for affordable energy in Europe
Reducing energy prices in the European Union is a top priority and measures to achieve this would be revealed next month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday. "Energy prices in Europe are still structurally higher than in the United States and in China,
Von der Leyen wins Charlemagne Prize for European unification
Von der Leyen is set to receive the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen, named after the Frankish king Charlemagne, who united most of Western and Central Europe under the Holy Roman Empire in the 9th century.
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.

Davos, Trump and Europe

European leaders vow to stick to Paris climate agreement despite U.S. withdrawal
DAVOS, Switzerland — As expected, day two of the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland, witnessed strong responses to ...
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As Europe’s conservatives rally around Merz, von der Leyen left in the cold
The EPP’s messaging is clear that the CDU will return in the driver’s seat, if Merz becomes Germany's chancellor.
The head of the EC, who was not invited to Trump's inauguration, is trying to coordinate a meeting with him
Ursula von der Leyen, is trying to arrange a meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump, but so far to no avail. This was ...
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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 ...
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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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EU, China caution against trade friction amid Trump return
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen declared Tuesday that Europe was ready 'to negotiate' with the U.S. and seek ...
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EU tells Trump’s America: We have other options
Ursula von der Leyen casts Europe as an economic heavyweight that can forge new alliances during another “America First” ...
Trump presidency looms large over WEF gathering of global business leaders, heads of state
Trump's second presidency dominated proceedings at the World Economic Forum amid ominous warnings over the looming threat of ...