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Ursula von der Leyen

October 21, 2024

European Commission president congratulates Moldova on pro-EU vote

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has congratulated Moldova and its president, Maia Sandu, on the vote in favour of joining the EU despite accusations of election interference by Russia

Ursula von der Leyen
October 2, 2024

EU’s von der Leyen urges protection of civilians in Middle East

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday warned of further escalation after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel.

Ursula Von Der Leyen
July 12, 2024

Hungary’s Orbán meets Trump in U.S. for ‘peace mission’ talks

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with former U.S. president Donald Trump on Thursday, shortly after attending a NATO summit in Washington.

Orbán and Trump
June 27, 2024

Scholz restates support for von der Leyen second term

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday reaffirmed his support for Ursula von der Leyen to be nominated for a second term at the helm of the European Commission.

Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (credit: Daily express)
June 26, 2024

EU countries agree in principle on new sanctions targeting Belarus

Furthermore, Belarus has been in long isolation since a crackdown on demonstrators protesting fraudulent elections in 2020.

EU leaders
June 25, 2024

European Commission president Von der Leyen nominated for second term

After her nomination by EU leaders, Ms von der Leyen needs to be approved by a majority in the European Parliament in the coming weeks.

Ursula von der Leyen
June 8, 2024

Danish prime minister ‘safe but shaken’ after physical assault

Police quickly arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the incident.

Mette Frederiksen
May 6, 2024

EU seeks to close rule of law case against Poland

The European Commission’s announcement that it wants to end the proceedings follows a reform plan proposed in February by Poland’s new centrist government.

European Union
April 4, 2024

Cyprus appeals to EU for assistance with migrant crisis

Cyprus has called on the European Union to provide “practical assistance” as the eastern Mediterranean island is grappling with an influx of Syrian migrants.

Migrants
January 17, 2024

European Commission defends release of EU funds to Hungary

Mr Orban previously announced he would block an EU aid package for Ukraine if money was not forthcoming. 

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