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Von der Leyen

January 15, 2026

Egypt receives €1 biilion financial support from EU

The EU aims to expand its cooperation with Egypt in the fight against unwanted migration despite criticism from human rights organisations.

European union logo
July 7, 2025

EU’s von der Leyen, Trump ‘had good exchange’ on customs dispute: Official 

“They have had a good exchange,” a commission spokesman said on Monday, without providing any further details.

Ursula von der Leyen, Donald Trump
April 3, 2025

EU prepared to counter Trump’s tariffs, says Von der Leyen

She said the tariffs would lead to millions of citizens facing higher grocery, medication and transportation costs while inflation would rise and hurt the most vulnerable citizens.

Ursula von der Leyen
July 21, 2024

EU Commission president speaks with embattled Biden

The 81-year-old Biden is currently being urged by an increasing number of party members to not run again in the presidential election in November.

Ursula von der Leyen and Joe Biden
July 18, 2024

Von der Leyen elected for second term as EU Commission chief

Ms Von der Leyen needed to get a majority of at least 361 votes in the 720-seat chamber to be reelected in the secret ballot.

Ursula Von Der Leyen
July 16, 2024

European Parliament set to re-elect Roberta Metsola as president

The European Parliament holds the first session of its new term in Strasbourg on Tuesday.

European Parliament
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
April 6, 2023

EU president in China to discuss ‘complex’ relationship

The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed the need to discuss a relationship that has grown more complex in recent years.

Ursula von der Leyen
November 15, 2022

Russia destroying gas to punish opposing European nations: EU

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, on Tuesday, accused Russia of using its gas as a weapon and destroying it instead of selling it.

November 3, 2022

Italy’s PM Meloni visits Brussels Thursday

Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s new prime minister, is expected in Brussels on Thursday to meet the European Union’s top officials on her first trip abroad.

Giorgia Meloni