European Union, Ursula von der Leyen

EU will be ready for tough negotiations with US, von der Leyen says
The European Union will be ready for tough negotiations with the United States to protect its own interests and will be pragmatic in trying to find solutions, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said as Europe braces for potential new U.
EU Must Accept Transactional Global Relationships, Commission Chief Von Der Leyen Says
Officials need to manage diplomatic negotiations in a more volatile geopolitical environment the Commission President said in reference to a possible trade war between the bloc and the U.S.
"EU will safeguard economic security amid rising sanctions and tariffs": Von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized Europe's commitment to safeguarding its economic security against increasing economic coercion, including sanctions and tariffs. She highlighted the need for a balanced approach focusing on trade,
Von der Leyen’s bid to boost business relies on government help
The European Commission lays out its policy plans for the next five years to help turn the continent’s economy around.
EU is ready for 'tough negotiations' with Trump, von der Leyen says amid tariff fears
"We will always protect our own interests – however and whenever that is needed," Ursula von der Leyen said after Donald Trump warned tariffs against the EU would happen "pretty soon." View on euronew
Europe’s Trump Playbook: Offer Carrots but Warn That You Have a Big Stick
The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding principles are becoming clear.
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Europe grapples with funding its defense spending gap
While the bloc agrees it must play catch up after past under-investing on defense, different member states see a combination ...
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Von der Leyen builds bonfire of EU’s environmental red tape
Brussels hopes simplifying green compliance rules will boost Europe’s flagging economy. Green groups fear something more ...
Is Europe bound for a Trumpian economic reset?
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen gives a press conference at the EU headquarters in Brussels, Jan.
Investors Urge EU To Keep Green Rules In Face Of Trump Turmoil
With $6.8 trillion in assets under management, financial actors tell the EU it must stand firm against the U.S. President's ...
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European industry can learn from Ukrainian defense industry – Ursula von der Leyen
To effectively counter modern security challenges, Europe must strengthen its own defense industry. One of the key elements ...
European Stocks Still on Edge Over Trump Tariff Threats
Is Europe the next target for President Donald Trump’s tariffs? The continent’s companies and politicians are bracing ...