Ursula von der Leyen

President of the European Commission since 2019

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Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen is a German politician, serving as president of the European Commission since 2019. She served in the German federal government between 2005 and 2019, holding positions in Angela Merkel's cabinet, most recently as Federal Minister for Defence. She is a member of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its affiliated European political party, the European People's Party (EPP). On 7 March 2024, the EPP elected her as its Spitzenkandidat to lead the campaign for the 2024 European Parliament elections. She was re-elected to head the Commission in July 2024.

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Leaders arrive at Lancaster House for UK-EU summit Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed senior EU leaders to Lancaster House for a major summit, where a new UK-EU deal is expected to be formally approved. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:53Published 1 day ago

Trade, Ukraine, Defense: The High-Stakes Meeting Between JD Vance, Von Der Leyen, and Meloni in Rome In a high-stakes meeting, US Vice President JD Vance, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni came together in Rome for a critical discussion on.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:51Published 2 days ago

Italian PM Meloni hosts EU-US talks on trade, Ukraine and defence Italian PM Meloni hosts EU-US talks on trade, Ukraine and defence Leaders from the EU, Italy and the US met in Rome on Sunday to discuss trade, defence, and Ukraine. Ursula von der Leyen called for.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 days ago

Von der Leyen pitches new EU sanctions on Russia's energy and financial sectors Von der Leyen pitches new EU sanctions on Russia's energy and financial sectors The next round of EU sanctions against Russia will target banks, the shadow fleet and Nord Stream, Ursula von der.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published 4 days ago

EU Commission loses on all counts in Pfizergate legal case EU Commission loses on all counts in Pfizergate legal case The EU’s top court annulled the Commission’s decision to deny the newspaper New York Times access to messages exchanged between.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:43Published 6 days ago

'Choose Europe,' von der Leyen tells US scientists threatened by Trump's policies 'Choose Europe,' von der Leyen tells US scientists threatened by Trump's policies In implicit criticism against Donald Trump's policies, Ursula von der Leyen said attacking free and open science was.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:22Published 2 weeks ago

Von der Leyen & Macron Slam Trump’s War on Universities – Europe’s €500 Million Plan Against America In a bold move, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron have slammed U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing campaign against American higher education... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:21Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer hosts Ursula von der Leyen at 10 Downing Street Sir Keir Starmer says he is "really pleased" that the UK and the EU have committed to "reset" their relationship. Welcoming his "friend" and president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:45Published on April 24, 2025

Starmer and von der Leyen arrive at energy security summit Sir Keir Starmer arrives at The Future of Energy Security at Lancaster House where he is greeted by co-hosts Ed Miliband and Fatih Birol. Shortly after, the prime minister greets European Commission.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:14Published on April 24, 2025

‘THE WEST NO LONGER EXISTS’: EU Chief Von Der Leyen Declares End of U.S.-Europe Alliance European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has delivered a bold statement: “The West as we knew it no longer exists.” In a powerful new interview, she blames President Trump’s aggressive.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published on April 17, 2025

Trump Slams EU’s Tariff Proposal as ‘Very Bad’, Cites Car Ban, Slaps 20% Tariffs on Industrial Goods President Donald Trump has rejected the European Union’s "zero-for-zero" tariff proposal for industrial goods, calling it "very, very bad." Trump argued that the EU restricts U.S. cars and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:31Published on April 8, 2025

EU-Uzbekistan enhanced partnership agreement could be signed as early as June EU-Uzbekistan enhanced partnership agreement could be signed as early as June The EU's António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will be taking part in the first-ever EU-Central Asia summit on Friday.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:14Published on April 3, 2025

'Major economic blow': EU and world leaders react to Trump's tariffs 'Major economic blow': EU and world leaders react to Trump's tariffs US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new 20% tariff on the European Union drew a sharp rebuke from European Commission.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published on April 3, 2025

Trump's Trade War Hits European Allies: Chief Ursula SLAMS Tariffs - ‘MAJOR BLOW to Global Economy' The U.S.-EU trade war just took a dramatic turn! President Donald Trump has slapped a 20% tariff on all European Union imports, triggering outrage across Europe. European Commission President Ursula.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 19:58Published on April 3, 2025

Von der Leyen vows to use all cards to 'push back' against Trump's reciprocal tariffs Von der Leyen vows to use all cards to 'push back' against Trump's reciprocal tariffs Brussels has a "strong plan to retaliate" against Trump's reciprocal tariffs, Ursula von der Leyen has said.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:31Published on April 1, 2025

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India backs EU’s quest for just peace in Ukraine PM Narendra Modi and EU leader Ursula von der Leyen emphasized a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and reiterated their support for the two-State solution for Israel and Palestine. Their stance aligns.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 28, 2025
'Unprecedented and landmark visit': MEA on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's trip to India European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to India was described as unprecedented and landmark. During the visit, she and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed various topics.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 28, 2025

Watch: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen witnesses UPI payment system for first time in India, says 'bravo' European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen experienced India's advanced UPI digital payments system during her visit. She was impressed by its efficiency. PM Modi had earlier highlighted UPI's.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 28, 2025
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PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen in Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Delhi to discuss enhancing their strategic partnership. Von der Leyen, leading the EU College of Commissioners,.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 28, 2025

India looks to formalise defence ties with EU in Indo-Pacific PM Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to discuss an India-EU Free Trade Agreement and formalize defence and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The visit aims to.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 27, 2025
India likely to flag proposed carbon border tax during European Commission president's visit India plans to highlight its concerns over the European Union's proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during Ursula von der Leyen's visit. The CBAM, set to be implemented next year, will.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 26, 2025
EU chief arriving next week for trade, tech talks European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit New Delhi next week for talks with PM Narendra Modi. The visit aims to strengthen strategic ties between the EU and India, focusing on.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 22, 2025
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Chaos at island epicentre of European migrant crisis 'sanitised' for leaders' visit Just before the arrival of the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, we made a quick inspection of the island of Lampedusa. Sky News - Published on September 17, 2023
EU President Ursula von der Leyen calls new economic corridor 'state-of-the-art connections for the world of tomorrow' The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has described the new India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor as historic and state-of-the-art. The corridor, which will include shipping and.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 9, 2023
The Windsor Framework: What is in the new post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland? Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have agreed a new post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland, calling it the Windsor Framework. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2023	EU boss to meet King while in UK for Brexit talks Ursula von der Leyen will meet with the King this afternoon as she discusses changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol in Windsor with the prime minister, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2023
UK and EU enter 'final talks' on Northern Ireland post-Brexit deal - how the day will unfold Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet tomorrow for "final talks" about the Northern Ireland Protocol. Sky News - Published on February 26, 2023	King Charles was due to meet Ursula von der Leyen tomorrow in final part of NI Protocol negotiations King Charles was lined up by Number 10 to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday - just as highly contentious negotiations over the Northern Ireland Protocol were poised to.. Sky News - Published on February 24, 2023

Ursula von der Leyen

President of the European Commission since 2019

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