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EU will be ready for tough negotiations with US, von der Leyen says
The European Union will be ready for tough negotiations with the United States to protect its own interests and will be pragmatic in trying to find solutions, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said as Europe braces for potential new U.
EU Must Accept Transactional Global Relationships, Commission Chief Von Der Leyen Says
Officials need to manage diplomatic negotiations in a more volatile geopolitical environment the Commission President said in reference to a possible trade war between the bloc and the U.S.
"EU will safeguard economic security amid rising sanctions and tariffs": Von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday spoke about the growing use of economic coercion -- such as sanctions, export controls, and tariffs and reaffirmed Europe's commitment to safeguarding its economic security.
Ursula von der Leyen on Competitiveness: "The world is not waiting for us."
The Competitiveness Compass outlines Europe’s strategy to lead in innovation, decarbonization, and security while becoming the first climate-neutral continent. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the urgency of strengthening competitiveness,
Von der Leyen builds bonfire of EU’s environmental red tape
Brussels hopes simplifying green compliance rules will boost Europe’s flagging economy. Green groups fear something more sinister.
European industry can learn from Ukrainian defense industry – Ursula von der Leyen
To effectively counter modern security challenges, Europe must strengthen its own defense industry. One of the key elements of these efforts should be the exchange of experience with Ukraine’s defense sector.
EU is ready for 'tough negotiations' with Trump, von der Leyen says amid tariff fears
"We will always protect our own interests – however and whenever that is needed," Ursula von der Leyen said after Donald Trump warned tariffs against the EU would happen "pretty soon." View on euronew
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Europe grapples with funding its defense spending gap
While the bloc agrees it must play catch up after past under-investing on defense, different member states see a combination ...
Europe ‘Must Fix’ Weaknesses to Compete Globally, European Commission President Says
EU nations must work together quickly to help the bloc compete against global economic powerhouses like China and the U.S., ...
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“We have seen growing risks which come with doing business with China”: EU Chief
European Union Chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday emphasised the need to reassess the EU’s relationship with China, ...
Investors Urge EU To Keep Green Rules In Face Of Trump Turmoil
With $6.8 trillion in assets under management, financial actors tell the EU it must stand firm against the U.S. President's ...
Is Europe bound for a Trumpian economic reset?
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen gives a press conference at the EU headquarters in Brussels, Jan.
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Slovak PM’s meeting with von der Leyen axed amid Brussels air traffic control chaos
Robert Fico was due to discuss his gas transit dispute with Ukraine with EU leaders. A plane ferrying Slovak Prime Minister ...