Ursula von der Leyen

EU announces $8 billion aid PKG for Egypt as concerns mount over migration

The European Union on Sunday announced a 7.4 billion-euro ($8 billion) aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighboring countries could drive more…

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Von der Leyen: A ship to leave for Gaza as test of new humanitarian corridor

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Ireland, Spain urge review if Israel complies with Gaza civilian protection norms

China, EU summit exposes divisions over Ukraine, trade & subsidies

December 7, 2023

The leaders of China and the European Union held talks Thursday that focused on their disputes over trade, subsidies and a deep divide over the war in Ukraine. Chinese President…

Ukraine hails ‘historic step’ as EU takes Kyiv closer to membership

November 8, 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised as a “historic step” a recommendation by the European Union executive on Wednesday to invite Kyiv to begin membership talks as soon as it meets…

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy hosts EU head Ursula von der Leyen

November 4, 2023

Russian attacks in Ukraine wounded at least 14 civilians over the past day, officials said Saturday, as the president of the European Union’s executive arm returned to the Ukrainian capital…

At least 14 wounded in Russian attacks across Ukraine

November 4, 2023

Russian attacks in Ukraine wounded at least 14 civilians over the past day, officials said Saturday, as the president of the European Commission returned to the Ukrainian capital to meet…

US commitment to Ukraine a central question as Biden meets with EU heads

October 20, 2023

Saddled with a dysfunctional Congress, President Joe Biden has the task of assuring European Union leaders on Friday that the United States can nonetheless deliver on promises to send tens…

Zelenskyy in Moldova for European Summit

June 1, 2023

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pressed his case for Ukraine to be part of the NATO military alliance as he joined European leaders on Thursday in Moldova close to his nation’s border…

EU human rights summit to step up Ukraine aid

May 15, 2023

The European Union’s chief executive said on Monday that Kyiv’s own peace plan should serve as the starting point for any efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, in comments…

EU’s Leyen in Kyiv; Moscow marks Victory Day

May 9, 2023

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Ukraine as “the beating heart of today’s European values” in a deeply symbolic visit to Kyiv on Tuesday as Russia marked its…

EU to end US trade spat by Green Deal funds

March 15, 2023

EU President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Joe Biden have moved to defuse the tension over the massive subsidies the US is pumping into green technologies in the…

Biden, EU leader start talks to ease rift on EVs

March 10, 2023

President Biden and European Union President Ursula von der Leyen discussed U.S.-Europe relations before having a bilateral meeting at the White House. They talked about the U.S. providing Europe with…

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