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Watch Ursula von der Leyen and EU leaders discuss region’s geopolitical position

Watch as European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen took part in a discussion on Europe’s geopolitical position.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023

Rishi Sunak told to face down 'Tory Brexit cult' as he dashes to continent to get deal

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet EU chief Ursula Von Der Leyen and other European leaders at the Munich Security Conference following months of rows about the trading arrangements for Northern Ireland

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023

How the west is finally hitting back against China's dominance of cleantech

Climate change policy has entered a new era. The growing row between the United States and the European Union over the impacts of the new American green subsidy regime makes that all too clear. Yet in many ways, this story is ultimately about China.

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2023

EU to sanction Iran entities involved in Russian war in Ukraine - Von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday the EU will propose sanctions targeting for the first time Iranian economic operators involved in the Russian war in Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 15, 2023

EU debates 11 billion euro worth of trade curbs in new Russia sanctions

Representatives of the 27 European Union countries meet in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss a new batch of sanctions against Russia, which the head of the bloc's executive said could cost 11 billion euros ($11.8 bln) in lost trade.

Reuters · Feb 15, 2023

Ukraine confronts two enemies: Russia and corruption

While the US, EU and NATO have pledged to continue supporting Ukraine, worries remain over corruption in the country.

Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2023

EU Agrees Tougher Rules for Irregular Migrants

EU leaders have agreed tougher rules aimed at making it easier to expel asylum-seekers whose refugee applications are denied, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday. The measures are a response to increasing European concern over rising irregular immigration that has become a hot-button issue in several member…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2023

Zelenskyy says EU leaders 'ready' to give Ukraine combat aircraft, but no promises on bloc membership

Volodymyr Zelenskyy walks away from a meeting with EU leaders boasting of their "readiness" to provide fighter jets to Ukraine and a promise to crackdown on Russian misinformation online.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2023

New EU sanctions will target Putin's propagandists, von der Leyen says

New European sanctions against Russia will include new export bans worth more than 10 billion euros ($10.7 billion) and will take on Russian president Vladimir Putin's propagandists, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters on Thursday.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023

EU chief Von der Leyen announces donor conference following Turkey, Syria earthquake

The EU to host a donor conference in March to mobilise international aid for Syria and Turkey following this week's devastating earthquake.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 8, 2023