The Latest Breaking News from Ursula von der Leyen

Von der Leyen previews new sanctions on Russia and new loan for Ukraine

Ursula von der Leyen offered a first look into the next round of sanctions against Russia and a special reparations loan for Ukraine.

Euronews · Sep 10, 2025

Patriots for Europe submit no-confidence motion against the European Commission

The Eurosceptic group has collected enough signatures to kick off a motion of censure. Von der Leyen will face Parliament’s verdict in October.

Euronews · Sep 10, 2025

Von der Leyen looking into EU social media ban for minors

The Commission President told EU lawmakers that she will check Australia's policy when considering what next steps can be taken in Europe.

Euronews · Sep 10, 2025

EU chief to seek sanctions against Israel and partial trade suspension

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has said she plans to seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over the war…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2025

Ireland calls for clarity on proposal to partially suspend EU-Israel agreement

Ireland has called for ‘clarity’ on the European Commission’s proposals to partially suspend its Association Agreement with Israel.

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025

Russian drones over Poland ‘wake-up call for the West’, Harris says

Drones which entered Polish airspace were shot down.

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025

Von der Leyen proposes suspension of EU payments and trade partnership with Israel

In an unusually tough-worded speech, von der Leyen denounced a “man-made famine” in Gaza and “a clear attempt” by Israel to “undermine the two-state solution". But she also called Europe’s inability to find a response to Israel’s actions “painful”.

Euronews · Sep 10, 2025

EU leader calls for sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over the war in Gaza

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

EU commission president seeks sanctions, partial trade suspension against Israel over war in Gaza

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says she plans to seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over the war in Gaza

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

Von der Leyen under growing pressure to take tougher line with Israel

EU Commission president urged to ‘show leadership’ and preserve bloc’s credibility amid catastrophe in Gaza

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025