The Latest Breaking News from Ursula von der Leyen

EU Chief Plunged Into Controversy Over Top Job Pick

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is facing calls from senior officials and lawmakers to justify her choice of candidate to staff a top new EU role, according to a letter seen by AFP on Thursday.

International Business Times · Apr 4, 2024

The EU’s great green retreat benefits the far right. For the rest of us, it’s a looming disaster

Environmental pledges are being shredded to please agribusiness and appease extremists. It’s a terrible mistake, says environmental writer Arthur Neslen

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024

World reacts to UNSC resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

Many officials around the world have welcomed the resolution.

Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2024

EU, Egypt Agree 7.4 Bn Euro Deal Focussed On Energy, Migration

The EU chief and five European leaders visited cash-strapped Egypt on Sunday to announce a 7.4-billion-euro financial package focussed on boosting energy trade and stemming irregular migrant flows to the 27-member bloc.

International Business Times · Mar 17, 2024

EU Chief Outlines More Concessions For Bloc's Farmers

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday laid out a further series of concessions to EU farmers, especially for those on smaller properties, in a bid to calm rolling protests in the sector.

International Business Times · Mar 15, 2024

'The EU is a global payer, not a global player': EP Foreign Affairs committee chief McAllister

Talking Europe interviews the chair of the European Parliament's foreign affairs committee, David McAllister. He believes the European Union has been too cautious for too long, and has not proactively defined and defended its interests in the world. He argues that one way to achieve that is to move to…

France 24 · Mar 15, 2024

EU president and EU leaders to travel to Egypt for Tunisia-style migration deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Cairo on Sunday, 17 March, accompanied by Greek, Belgian and Italian heads of government. The aim of the visit is to a multi-faced deal that includes attempts to curb migration flows into Europe. But critics have their doubts.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 15, 2024

Von der Leyen heads to Greenland as EU seeks materials for green transition

European Commission will open office in the territory, made strategically important by rare resources and melting ice

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2024

European Commission accused of ‘bankrolling dictators’ by MEPs after Tunisia deal

Members of justice committee say €150m in EU funding went straight to country’s president, Kais Saied

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2024

Brussels recommends opening EU membership talks with Bosnia

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday Brussels was recommending member states open formal membership talks with Bosnia, in the latest move towards expanding the bloc in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 12, 2024