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The Latest Breaking News from Ursula von der Leyen

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This week's key events presented by Euronews' defence and finance reporter Paula Soler.

Euronews

EU flags stronger partnership with South Africa with €4.7bn investment

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a €4.7 billion investment package for South Africa, on her visit to the country for the EU-South Africa summit, with the country's President Ramaphosa welcoming consolidated cooperation.

Radio France Internationale

EU Backtracks After Trump Threatens 200 Percent Booze Tariff: 'Open For Negotiations'

The European Union is ready to negotiate with the United States over escalating tariffs between the two economic superpowers, European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday.

International Business Times

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Your New Harley Is About To Get More Expensive If You Live In Europe

[UPDATE March 13, 2025: The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) issued a call to exclude the entire motorcycle category from the trade war. ACEM Secretary General said, "Whilst we recognize the need for a balanced response to trade disputes, motorcycles should not become collateral damage in broader trade conflicts.…

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Brussels countermeasures to Trump's tariffs go into effect on 1 April

The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action with a series of duties on US industrial and agricultural products that will go into effect from 1 April, responding to the Trump administration increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25 percent.

Radio France Internationale

EU Hits Back Hard At Trump Tariffs To Force Dialogue

The EU put on a quick show of force Wednesday against sweeping new US steel and aluminium tariffs, striking back with countermeasures that seek to hurt the United States and force it to the negotiating table.

International Business Times

EU retaliates against Trump tariffs with €26bn ‘countermeasures’

US goods due to be affected from 1 April include bourbon whiskey, jeans and Harley-Davidson motorbikes

The Guardian - UK

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Trump tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium come into effect globally as Europe says it will retaliate – as it happened

Brussels countermeasures to target €26bn of US goods from April while UK takes ‘pragmatic’ approach; US tariffs cover wide range of household goods such as tin foil

The Guardian - AU

EU Commission chief calls for defence 'surge' in address to EU parliament

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged the European parliament to ramp up defence spending, as leaders mobilise to find common ground on the military future of the continent.

Radio France Internationale

EU chief says member countries must use a new defense loan to buy European, not American

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says EU countries must purchase military equipment made in Europe under a new loan plan meant to help the continent provide for its own security

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on Ursula von der Leyen’s first 100 days: the steepest of learning curves

Editorial: The European Commission president has had a tumultuous beginning to her second term. Going forward, she should channel the spirit of Jacques Delors

The Guardian - UK

Far-right Candidate Excluded From Romania Presidential Vote

Romania's electoral bureau on Sunday rejected far-right hopeful Calin Georgescu's candidacy for the re-run of last year's annulled presidential election, sparking outrage among his supporters in Bucharest.

International Business Times

EU Chief Sees US As 'Allies' Despite 'Differences'

The EU still sees the United States as "allies" despite President Donald Trump's verbal broadsides against the bloc, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday, while stressing the need for Europe to "step up" on defence.

International Business Times

‘Nothing is off the table’ on EU defence funding, says Ursula von der Leyen

Commission president says ‘something fundamental’ has shifted and democracy and rule of law are under threat

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Starmer and Macron discuss work for Ukraine peace as PM hails EU defence move

The two leaders have been leading efforts to draw together a ‘coalition of the willing’ to help Kyiv.

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s biggest unions call for much closer UK-EU ties amid ‘volatile’ global economy

Exclusive: union umbrella body calls for new cooperation agreement ahead of Keir Starmer’s reset talks with Brussels

The Guardian - UK

Trump ‘strongly considering’ Russia sanctions until Ukraine peace agreed – as it happened

US president says he could implement ‘large scale banking sanctions and tariffs’ in post on social media

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: US-Ukraine talks to take place in Saudi Arabia next week, Zelenskyy says

European leaders agreed to mobilise €800bn for defence as French President Macron calls Russia an ‘imperialistic power’. What we know on day 1,108

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The Independent UK

Russia warns Starmer’s peacekeeping troops plan would amount to ‘direct war’

Starmer rallies up to 20 countries to deploy troops in post-war Ukraine as Europe rearms – but Russia says ‘it can’t be allowed’

The Guardian - UK

‘Watershed moment’: EU leaders agree plan for huge rise in defence spending

Leaders endorse Ursula von der Leyen proposal as French president calls Vladimir Putin ‘an imperialist who seeks to rewrite history’

The Independent UK

EU leaders open emergency talks on defense and Ukraine aid as US support wanes

European Union leaders are holding emergency summit talks to beef up their own military defenses and make sure Ukraine will still be properly protected by its allies

International Business Times

EU Emergency Summit Seeks To Beef Up Defence To Counter Trump Pivot

European Union leaders will hold emergency talks in Brussels on Thursday, gathering as the Trump administration upends traditional alliances and retracts wartime backing of Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

EU chief unveils €800bn plan to 'rearm' Europe and support Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled a five-part plan to mobilise some €800 billion for Europe's defence and provide "immediate" military support for Ukraine after the United States suspended aid.

The National (Scotland)

European Union unveils new €800 billion defence plan after US aid freeze

The chief of the European Union’s executive has proposed an 800 billion-euro (£662 billion) plan to strengthen the defences of EU nations, aiming…

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EU Unveils Plan To Boost Defense Spending Amid Ukraine Crisis

EU introduces 'ReArm Europe' plan to borrow €150 billion for defense in response to US aid suspension to Ukraine.

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