Europe, Ursula von der Leyen and Global Powers

"The Global Race Begins at Home": Von der Leyen on Europe's Future
President Ursula von der Leyen shared the European Commission's plans to strengthen innovation, tackle energy challenges, and build economic resilience. She highlighted investments in clean energy, securing raw materials,
As Europe’s conservatives rally around Merz, von der Leyen left in the cold
The EPP’s messaging is clear that the CDU will return in the driver’s seat, if Merz becomes Germany's chancellor.
Rules of Engagement Between Global Powers are Changing, Says EU Chief Von Der Leyen
The rules of engagement between global powers are changing," said EU Chief von der Leyen, acknowledging a shifting international order.
Ursula von der Leyen wins Charlemagne prize for work on European unity
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been awarded the Charlemagne Prize 2025 in recognition of her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. View on euronews
EU’s Von der Leyen says need to work together to avoid global race to the bottom
Europe has entered a new era of harsh geostrategic competition and will have to work together to avoid a global race to the bottom, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
EU says Ursula von der Leyen was hospitalised for a week with pneumonia
On Jan 3, a spokesman had said the German politician, 66, was carrying out her duties from her home city of Hanover. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Von der Leyen signals EU willingness to work with US in Davos speech
The European Union wants to engage and negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, warning of the risk of a "global race to the bottom" using tools such as tariffs.

EU vows pragmatism with Trump

European leaders vow to stick to Paris climate agreement despite U.S. withdrawal
DAVOS, Switzerland — As expected, day two of the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland, witnessed strong responses to ...
Europe extends hand to US, warns of 'race to bottom'
The European Union signalled its readiness to engage and negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, warning of ...
The head of the EC, who was not invited to Trump's inauguration, is trying to coordinate a meeting with him
Ursula von der Leyen, is trying to arrange a meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump, but so far to no avail. This was ...
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Von der Leyen takes aim at China and signals to Trump in cautious Davos speech
The European Commission chief did not explicitly mention the new US president or his trade policies, but underscored the ...
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EU Commission's Strategic First Visit to India: A New Era of Partnerships
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that her first official visit with the new Commission would be ...
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Von der Leyen: Paris climate deal still ‘best hope for all humanity’
“The Paris Agreement continues to be the best hope for all humanity. So Europe will stay the course, and keep working with ...