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Let's create a new World Trade Organization - Von der Leyen

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has proposed to EU leaders the launch of a Europe-led initiative to establish a structured trade cooperation with Asian countries, potentially laying the groundwork for an alternative to the gridlocked World Trade Organisation (WTO).

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MEPs seek Commission President von der Leyen's resignation with censure motion

Supporters of a motion of censure against Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hope it will put enough political pressure on her leadership to force a resignation – mirroring the 1999 downfall of Commission President Jacques Santer.

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Europe leads global vaccine effort as US pulls back

While the EU and several European countries made significant contributions to GAVI, the global vaccine alliance, the United States was notably absent from the donor list.

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EU rollback on environmental policy is gaining momentum, warn campaigners

Observers shocked at scale and speed of deregulation drive they say is watering down European Green Deal and laws

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Von der Leyen calls on Hungary to lift controversial ban on Budapest Pride

"To the LGBTIQ+ community in Hungary and beyond: I will always be your ally," Ursula von der Leyen said in a video message.

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New package of Russia sanctions runs into trouble ahead of high-stakes EU summit

A downward revision of the price cap on Russian oil is considered essentially dead after a disappointing G7 summit and the Israel-Iran conflict.

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Trump questions mutual defence as NATO gets set to boost defence spending

The US president casts doubt on Washington’s commitment to NATO’s Article 5 clause ahead of two-day summit in The Hague.

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Five political takeaways from the EU Green Claims directive saga

Amid internal shifting positions within the European Commission and mounting political pressure on parliamentary groups, the twists and turns surrounding the EU's Green Claims Directive offer a revealing snapshot of the bloc’s evolving political dynamics.

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EU and Canada forge closer ties with new defence and trade partnership

The EU and Canada summit strengthens their strategic ties with a new Security and Defence Partnership, digital trade agreement talks and deeper cooperation on AI.

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Canada and EU sign defence pact amid strained US relations and global instability

Amid Trump’s disrespect of old allies, EU and Canada vow more support for Ukraine and joint work on climate crisis

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Ursula von der Leyen's return as China hawk shuts down talk of diplomatic reset

Von der Leyen's hawkish intervention at the G7 summit has dented hopes of a diplomatic reset between the EU and China.

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EU-Aust free trade deal: a "middle finger to Trump"

Hopes of inking a speedy European Union-Australia free trade deal appear wishful, with some Brussels observers hosing down expectations.

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No, the EU is not banning CO2 in drinks

Some claim that the European Commission is doing away with carbonated drinks as part of its "Fit for 55" climate programme.

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EU divided over Israel's right to bomb Iran

Not all EU countries believe Israel’s attack on Iran is legal under international law, and the differences will be on display when ambassadors meet in Brussels on Thursday ahead of a summit of heads of state and government taking place next week.

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China hits back at Ursula von der Leyen's 'baseless, biased' speech at G7 summit

The much-speculated EU-China reset looks in trouble after both sides exchanged sharp accusations in the last few days.

International Business Times

Canada Needs 'Bold Ambition' To Poach Top US Researchers

Like Europe, Canada is looking to attract top US scientists who may want to evade President Donald Trump's crackdown on universities and research institutions.

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Australia to bolster security and defence with EU

Australia's relationship with the EU is set to become even closer after the two began negotiations on a security and defence partnership.

International Business Times

EU Chief Says Pressure Off For Lower Russia Oil Price Cap

EU Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said surging energy prices have reduced the urgency to slash the price cap on Russia's global oil exports.

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Von der Leyen blasts China's 'blackmail' in direct appeal to Trump at G7 summit

During the G7 summit, Ursula von der Leyen said the source of "the biggest collective problem" in the global trading system dates back to China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001.

International Business Times

G7 Leaders Urge Trump To Ease Off Trade War

World leaders at the Group of Seven summit in Canada on Monday tried to push US President Donald Trump to back away from his punishing trade war that poses a risk to global economic stability.

The Guardian - UK

Europe should be standing up to Trump and Putin – instead it is mirroring them

Public opinion is clamouring for closer EU cooperation. The last thing we need is Ursula von der Leyen pandering to the far right, says Alberto Alemanno, Jean Monnet professor of EU law at HEC Paris

Evening Standard

UK agrees to check-free land border for Gibraltar but EU controls for flights

The deal clears the way to finalise a post-Brexit deal on the territory with the European Union.

The Independent UK

EU seeks to lower a price cap on Russian oil and discourage Nord Stream pipeline investors

The European Union wants to lower a cap on the price of Russian oil to deprive the Kremlin of profits to fund its war in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

EU calls for lower price cap on Russian oil in move to tighten sanctions

Other measures include greater restrictions on ‘shadow fleet’, banks and Nord Stream investment

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European Commission chief von der Leyen unveils EU ocean pact at UN conference

The EU pact aims to restore natural habitats in oceans and promote the competitiveness of the maritime industry.

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