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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Greenland on Sunday for a two-day visit aimed at reaffirming the European Union’s support for the Danish autonomous territory, which has been sought by US President Donald…
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday urged an immediate end to hostilities in West Asia, warning that the conflict poses a “critical” threat to global energy supply chains. Speaking alongside Australian Prime…
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Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Australia on Monday, raising hopes that a long-delayed free trade agreement could finally be sealed after years of negotiations. It marks her first visit since taking office and comes as both sides grapple…
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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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