The Latest Breaking News from Ursula von der Leyen

EU Demands Stronger Border Controls After Ceuta Crisis: How 'Smart' Technology Failed Border Security

The EU, led by Ursula von der Leyen, urges stronger border controls following the Ceuta migration crisis, where 72 Moroccans died. An emergency meeting will discuss Schengen Area border controls.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

Sanction in limbo: How the EU hit a wall with its maritime services ban

Earlier this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a full ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers. But an extraordinary combination of factors has plunged the sanction into political limbo. Here's how the plan went awry.

Euronews · Aug 4

Stronger EU borders needed after Ceuta crisis, von der Leyen says

European Commission president says work needed in five areas of migration control including returning more people

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Sánchez slams Europe's lack of solidarity over Ceuta in letter to von der Leyen

In a letter, Sánchez laments what he describes as a lack of EU solidarity driven by "prejudice, misinformation and attacks" for political gain.

Euronews · Aug 1

EU Opens Bids for Seven AI Super-Hubs To Break US and China Monopoly

The European Commission has announced a €30bn initiative to establish AI gigafactories, aiming to reduce Europe's dependence on US and Chinese technology by enhancing its own AI infrastructure.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30

'Targeted shadow fleet for first time': EU announces major ops against Russia, unveils fresh sanctions

The European Union on Thursday approved its 21st package of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, retaining the existing oil price cap for another year while expanding restrictions on banks, crypto firms and, for the first time, vessels linked to Moscow's "shadow fleet". European Commission president Ursula von…

The Times of India · Jul 23

The EU versus Big Tech, and sanctions package approval

In today's newsletter: A potential fine is on its way for a US technology company in breach of the bloc's digital fairness rules, and the EU's 21st package of sanctions finally gets over the line amid criticism from a Baltic head of state in exclusive comments to Euronews.

Euronews · Jul 23

Sweet, sweet Spanish victory

In today's newsletter: The FIFA World Cup magic comes to an end, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds court on competitiveness, and various European capitals face ministerial reshuffles.

Euronews · Jul 20

A Greek tragedy, and a postcard from Djibouti

Hello, I’m Mared Gwyn with the final newsletter of the week. Today I take you from Greece to Djibouti, and provide exclusive insights into a closed-door Brussels meeting addressed by Jared Kushner.

Euronews · Jul 17

'The tide is turning': Inside Ursula von der Leyen's trip to Kyiv

Ursula von der Leyen's latest visit to Kyiv captured a shift in momentum. The battlefield has moved to the skies and accession is yielding tangible results. "The tide is turning," she declared.

Euronews · Jul 17