The Latest Breaking News from Ursula von der Leyen

EU Top Team Heavyweights Face Parliament Test

The heavyweights of the EU's new top team are to be quizzed by lawmakers in Brussels on Tuesday during confirmation hearings that are set to lay bare political dividing lines within the bloc.

International Business Times · Nov 12, 2024

EU leaders vow to make bloc more competitive in face of Trump threat

Budapest meeting finds consensus on need to raise growth and productivity as ‘America first’ protectionism looms

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2024

Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest hear calls for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2024

US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania

Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed

The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2024

First Candidates Grilled In Parliament Test For EU Top Team

Lawmakers began grilling would-be members of the next European Commission Monday, with a personal tale of bereavement bringing unexpected poignancy to the start of hearings to confirm Ursula von der Leyen's top team.

International Business Times · Nov 4, 2024

Moldova’s pro-EU president Maia Sandu wins close run-off election amid Russian meddling claims

Her win comes as Moldova’s EU membership efforts in wake of Ukraine invasion gain momentum

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024

EU leader denounces Russia's 'hybrid war' aiming to destabilize Western Balkan democracies

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has denounced Russia’s hybrid attacks against democracies, saying the European Union is fighting daily to debunk misinformation

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2024

EU Commission chief promises Bosnia flood aid, support for reform on membership path

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised support for Bosnia as the troubled Balkan country struggles with reform needed to advance toward membership in the European Union

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

EU Commission chief urges North Macedonia's political parties to cooperate on accession push

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has told North Macedonia it needs to make progress on constitutional changes if it's to advance its bid to join the European Union

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

EU stays on the sidelines over migrant deal between Italy and Albania

A top European Union official has refused to be drawn on an opinion of an agreement between Italy and Albania to process some migrants in centers set up in the tiny Western Balkan country, saying only that it was being closely monitored

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024