Parliament won’t shoot down von der Leyen’s Commission picks
In a Parliament that has repeatedly criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government, which nominated him, Várhelyi has given MEPs no end of excuses to give him a hard time — including when he was caught on a live microphone calling them “idiots” in 2023.
Panic in EU as von der Leyen comes up with new plot to avoid 'Trump tax’
The European Union is bracing for potential economic fallout as it prepares for the return of Donald Trump to the White House, with fears of a renewed trade war and “Trump tax”. Ursula von der Leyen has already proposed a new strategy to counter Trump's threat of tariffs - buying more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US.
Von der Leyen suggests replacing Russian LNG with US supplies in phone call with Trump
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggesting replacing Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) with U.S. exports in a phone conversation with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 8. Von der Leyen spoke with Trump three days after his ...
EU’s Von der Leyen Suggests US LNG Could Replace Russian Supply
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has an idea for reducing the bloc’s consumption of Russian liquefied natural gas: import more from America.
Ursula von der Leyen to skip UN climate talks
The EU’s top official Ursula von der Leyen has joined a growing list of climate stalwarts planning to give this year’s COP29 conference a miss. The European Commission confirmed its president would not attend the talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, next week — despite being listed on a schedule of speakers released Monday.
Von der Leyen proposes US LNG for EU to replace Russian gas
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, during a conversation with Donald Trump, who won the US presidential election, proposed increasing shipments of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the EU instead of relying on energy supplies from Russia,
EU's von der Leyen, Michel congratulate Trump on election
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and outgoing European Council President Charles Michel, the bloc's top two officials, have congratulated Donald Trump as he looked poised to return to the White House.
EU may consider replacing Russian LNG imports with those from US, von der Leyen says
The European Union could consider replacing Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports with those from the United States, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters on Friday.
Von der Leyen talks with Trump, including on Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has spoken with US President-elect Donald Trump, discussing, among other things, Ukraine. Source: Ursula von der Leyen on Х (Twitter) Quote: "We discussed defence and Ukraine,
EU seeks to replace russian gas with U.S. LNG amid trade tensions
In a strategic move to avert a potential trade conflict, the European Union is exploring increased imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) to replace Russian supplies. This initiative comes as Donald Trump returns to the White House,
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Germany's Ursula von der Leyen nominated to lead EU Commission
Ursula von der Leyen was backed by Angela Merkel but there ... session of the European Parliament," said Mr Tusk. He said Germany had abstained on Mrs von der Leyen's nomination over ...
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France opposed to Mercosur deal EU Commission hopes to sign
In the afternoon, he is due to meet Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. "The prime minister will remind him ..