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US-EU trade deal: Key takeaways from agreement struck by President Trump and Ursula von der Leyen

Trump spent months pressuring Washington’s trading partners with the threat of steep tariffs

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

French MPs across political spectrum slam US-EU trade agreement as 'submission'

The agreement reached on Sunday between Brussels and Washington, which places customs duties of 15% on EU exports to the United States, has caused an uproar among French MPs.

Euronews · Jul 28, 2025

What We Know So Far About The EU-US Trade Deal

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen clinched an agreement Sunday with US President Donald Trump to avoid crippling tariffs from hitting the bloc, with both leaders hailing a "good deal".

International Business Times · Jul 27, 2025

Von der Leyen unveils hugely increased 'strategic' €2 trillion EU budget

The new budget will be more flexible to cope with unforeseen crises.

Euronews · Jul 16, 2025

Five political takeaways from the EU Green Claims directive saga

Amid internal shifting positions within the European Commission and mounting political pressure on parliamentary groups, the twists and turns surrounding the EU's Green Claims Directive offer a revealing snapshot of the bloc’s evolving political dynamics.

Euronews · Jun 24, 2025

China hits back at Ursula von der Leyen's 'baseless, biased' speech at G7 summit

The much-speculated EU-China reset looks in trouble after both sides exchanged sharp accusations in the last few days.

Euronews · Jun 18, 2025

Europe should be standing up to Trump and Putin – instead it is mirroring them

Public opinion is clamouring for closer EU cooperation. The last thing we need is Ursula von der Leyen pandering to the far right, says Alberto Alemanno, Jean Monnet professor of EU law at HEC Paris

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025

Commission's Pfizergate loss hailed as ‘victory for transparency’

The EU Court ruled against the Commission for failing to justify its refusal to release texts between von der Leyen and Pfizer’s CEO. Critics say the Commission’s actions undermine public trust and accountability, calling for greater transparency in decision-making.

Euronews · May 14, 2025

Court rules in favor of the New York Times over texts between an EU chief and a pharma boss

A top European court says the European Commission was wrong to refuse the New York Times access to text messages sent between President Ursula von der Leyen and a pharmaceutical boss during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

Survivors of 2024 Valencia floods share experiences with EU officials in Brussels

'The presidents of the EU institutions were very eager to listen to us,' said the representatives of victims associations.

Euronews · May 13, 2025