Wednesday, July 15, 2026

European Commission president Ursula Von Der Leyen

July 10, 2026

Turkey’s President Erdogan gifts NATO leaders guns, live ammunition after summit

The guns carried an inscription that read “Gumusay, the first revolver-type handgun produced in our country.”

Guns and live ammunition gifted by Erdogan
April 1, 2026

Ukraine to get €1.4 billion in revenues from frozen Russian assets

Our commitment to Ukraine’s victory and freedom is unwavering,” Me Leyen said.

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March 20, 2026

EU countries want to be prepared for migration crisis

In view of the escalating situation in the Middle East, EU leaders said they do not want to be caught off guard by a potential migration crisis.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
October 8, 2025

Von der Leyen accuses Russia of waging hybrid war against EU

“It’s time to call it by its name; this is hybrid warfare,” the commission president said in her speech to the European Parliament.

Ursula von der Leyen
September 1, 2025

Russia accused oftargeting aircraft conveying EU chief with GPS jamming

A spokeswoman for the EU said the commission was aware that threats and intimidation were a regular component of Russia’s hostile actions.

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July 28, 2025

Euro rises after U.S., EU agree to tariff deal

Senior U.S. and Chinese negotiators are scheduled to meet in Stockholm on Monday with the aim of extending a trade truce and preventing steep tariff hikes.

Donald Trump speaking with EU president Credit:BBC
July 22, 2025

EU officials condemn Israeli killing of civilians seeking humanitarian aid in Gaza

They warned Israel to uphold its commitments on aid access and compliance with international law.

Israeli-Gaza war
May 21, 2025

EU countries agree to set up €150 billion defence fund

European Union countries on Wednesday agreed to set up a fund worth €150 billion ($170 billion) for joint arms procurement.

NATO soldiers
May 14, 2025

EU president wrong to withhold COVID-19 vaccine text messages

Ms von der Leyen was accused of the annulment of a multibillion-euro deal to buy COVID-19 vaccines by him.

von der Leyen and Albert Bourla