World leaders react to Liz Truss’s appointment as Prime Minister of the UK Keir Starmer and Nicola Sturgeon congratulated Truss but urged the new Tory leader to address the cost-of-living crisis Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2022
EU calls on Liz Truss to abide by Brexit deal European leaders express hope for more constructive relationship with Britain’s new prime minister The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2022
Zelensky discusses Russia sanctions, aid with EU chief Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the urgent allocation of the next round of aid to Ukraine and pressed for new sanctions on Russia in a phone call with EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday. This comes as Russian shelling hit the port city of Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine,… France 24 · Sep 4, 2022
Zelenskiy Discusses Urgent Aid with EU Chief Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he had called on the EU to urgently allocate its next round of aid to Ukraine and pressed for a new wave of sanctions on Russia in a phone call with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. "Discussed the allocation of the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 4, 2022
Zelenskiy discusses urgent aid, Russia sanctions with EU chief Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he had called on the EU to urgently allocate its next round of aid to Ukraine and pressed for a new wave of sanctions on Russia in a phone call with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. Reuters · Sep 4, 2022
In age of Putin’s aggression, we should salute Gorbachev’s integrity, says Boris World leaders offer their tributes to Mikhail Gorbachev, the Russian president who helped bring down the Iron Curtain Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2022
Gorbachev opened path for ‘a free Europe’: World leaders pay tribute to ex-Soviet leader World leaders were quick to pay tribute to Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet leader who oversaw the collapse of the USSR and lifted the Iron Curtain, marking a pivotal turning point in world history. Gorbachev died at a hospital in Moscow on Tuesday aged 91. France 24 · Aug 31, 2022
Irish households could be in for major boost as EU plans to reduce energy prices European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Monday that European officials are considering an "emergency intervention" to tackle soaring energy costs before winter Irish Mirror · Aug 29, 2022
Poland threatens to turn ‘all our cannon’ on EU in rule-of-law row Ruling party steps up rhetoric by suggesting it could unseat European Commission’s Ursula von der Leyen The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2022
Ukraine takes its place among EU nations - in miniature Ukraine may have many years to wait before joining the European Union, but the war-battered country was granted a place alongside members of the bloc this week at "Mini-Europe", an open-air theme park of famous European landmarks. Reuters · Jul 27, 2022
EU governments agree to ration natural gas over winter amid Russian cut-off fears EUROPEAN Union governments have agreed to ration natural gas this winter to protect themselves against any further supply cuts by Russia as Moscow… The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2022
EU imposes sanctions on Russian motorcycle club and pro-Putin actors Ukrainian leader dismisses latest measures, also targeting Russian gold and major bank, as ‘not enough’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022
EU Tells Members to Cut Gas Usage amid New Putin Warning The European Union told member states on Wednesday to cut gas usage by 15% until March as an emergency step after President Vladimir Putin warned that Russian supplies sent via the biggest pipeline to Europe could be reduced further and might even stop. Deliveries via Nord Stream 1, which accounts… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 20, 2022
Brussels asks EU member states to slash gas use by 15% EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns a full cutoff of Russian gas flows to Europe is ‘a likely scenario’. Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022 EU states told to immediately start rationing gas as Brussels accuses Russia of ‘blackmail’ ‘Russia is blackmailing us. Russia is using energy as a weapon,’ says Ursula von der Leyen
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2022 Human rights groups criticise EU’s Azerbaijan gas deal Agreement with autocratic ruler to double supplies within five years comes as EU seeks to reduce reliance on Russian energy
Reuters · Jul 19, 2022 Albania, North Macedonia finally start EU membership talks Albania and North Macedonia began membership talks with the European Union on Tuesday, overcoming a series of obstacles thrown up by EU governments despite an original promise to begin negotiations in mid-2018.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022 EU approves £424m military aid package for Ukraine and eyes further sanctions Ursula von der Leyen says Moscow ‘must continue to pay a high price for its aggression’
Radio France Internationale · Jul 18, 2022 EU to tighten Moscow sanctions; Zelensky sacks security chiefs The European Union will on Monday discuss tightening sanctions against Russia because of the invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked his top two law enforcement officials in a major shakeup.
France 24 · Jul 18, 2022 Russian independent broadcaster TV Rain relaunches from abroad Russian independent TV station Dozhd (TV Rain) resumed broadcasting on Monday evening from abroad after being forced to shut its Moscow studio due to the Ukraine war. The European Union and Azerbaijan signed a memorandum of understanding Monday to double gas imports from the energy-rich Caspian nation to Europe, which…
Reuters · Jul 17, 2022 EU's chief executive heads to Azerbaijan in search of gas deal European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Baku on Monday to seek more natural gas from Azerbaijan, the EU's executive said, as the European Union seeks to reduce its reliance on Russian energy.
France 24 · Jul 15, 2022 Talking Europe’s summer look back: European decision-makers and debates from 2021-22 France 24’s Europe team invites you to look back on the most recent parliamentary season (which started in September 2021) and some of the key European decision-makers we’ve been scrutinising, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 Von der Leyen: EU wants North Macedonia North Macedonia got a boost from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for the country’s hopes of eventually joining the European Union amid a dispute with Bulgaria
Reuters · Jul 14, 2022 Thousands protest as North Macedonia readies to vote on EU deal with Bulgaria Thousands of people protested in North Macedonia on Thursday as parliament prepared to vote on a French compromise deal for settling the country's disputes with Bulgaria, which would enable its long-due European Union membership talks to start.
Reuters · Jul 14, 2022 Ombudswoman says missing EU Pfizer vaccine deal texts are "wake-up call" The European Union's ombudswoman criticised the European Commission for failing to find and publish text messages between the executive's president, Ursula von der Leyen, and the head of Pfizer negotiating a massive COVID-19 vaccine deal.