The Latest Breaking News from Ursula von der Leyen

Montenegro’s new government eyes EU membership as it finally takes power

Andrija Mandic of a pro-Russian and pro-Serbian alliance is appointed speaker of the parliament after negotiations.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

Montenegro gets new government, promises to unblock EU integration as EU Commissioner visits

Montenegro’s new government has been confirmed, with the prime minister promising to unblock the Balkan nation’s stalled European Union integration process as a top EU official is set to hold talks in the small NATO member country

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

EU chief says investment plan for Western Balkan candidate members will require reforms

The European Commission’s top official says a decade-long investment package for Western Balkan countries that are seeking to join the bloc could vastly improve the region's economy

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: a third of Ukraine’s territory ‘contaminated with mines and explosive objects’ – as it happened

Statement on mines comes from general staff of the armed forces, which says more than 135,000 explosive devices neutralised since the beginning of the war

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2023

EU staffers criticise von der Leyen’s ‘uncontrolled’ support of Israel

Hundreds sign a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, saying the bloc’s position is enabling more violence.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023

Italy’s Lampedusa caught between solidarity and survival as migration rises

Residents of Italy’s southernmost island have long welcomed migrants, but many feel their community needs help too.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023

US forces repel Middle East attacks as Israel-Hamas war threatens spillover

US sees uptick in attacks on its military bases in Iraq and Syria as risk of Israel-Hamas war spillover mounts.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023

The U.S. and Europe Need to Get Their Act Together on China

The West has wasted precious time in developing a common strategy.

Foreign Policy · Oct 19, 2023

On Europe's doorstep: How to manage divisions over Israel-Hamas war?

It's yet another war on Europe's doorstep. The tensions from Israel-Hamas conflict are felt all the way to Paris, so why is it so hard to get the messaging right? Critics of the European Commission president came down like a ton of bricks on Ursula von der Leyen after a…

France 24 · Oct 17, 2023

EU leaders try to find united stance over Israel-Hamas war after 'confused messaging'

Following days of confused and sometimes contradictory messaging about the European Union's stance on the spiralling Israel-Hamas war, EU leaders are struggling to rally around a clear and united statement on the conflict.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 17, 2023