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Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, calling for a stronger and more self-reliant defense framework. “Europe…
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday said Europe would do everything possible to support Syria’s recovery and reconstruction, following talks with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Damascus. Von der Leyen, the…
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European Council President Antonio Costa on Monday firmly rejected any attempt by the United States to influence Europe’s political direction, after Washington unveiled a new security strategy sharply critical of the continent’s policies.…
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday urged G7 leaders to steer clear of protectionist trade measures as they gathered for their annual summit. “Let us keep trade between us fair, predictable and open. All of us need…
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The return of wolves to parts of Europe threatens livestock as well as people, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned, promising a review of the predator's protected status. Wolves had once been hunted almost to extinction in Europe but in…
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French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to arrive in China on Wednesday for a three-day state visit that will see them meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, reported Al Jazeera.…
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The European Union’s Ursula von der Leyen warned of a deliberate toughening in China’s strategy, with a new era of security and control, but urged the bloc to respond by working to reduce risks rather than decouple from the Asian nation.…
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EU chief Charles Michel on Tuesday condemned North Korea's firing of an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan and said the bloc "stands in solidarity" with Tokyo and Seoul. "Strongly condemn North Korea's deliberate attempt to…
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday termed Russia's invasion of Ukraine the “most direct threat” to the world order. She also spoke about Russia's “worrying" pact with China. The commission President made the…
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An official EU watchdog on Friday slammed European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen for keeping secret text messages with Pfizer's CEO about purchasing Covid vaccine doses, saying it "constituted maladministration". The EU ombudsman,…
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