Ursula von der Leyen
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Political stand-off delays approval of commissioners in the Parliament
President von der Leyen steps in to broker a deal among major groups and salvage the new Commission. ADVERTISEMENT Political…
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Why have so many world leaders dropped out of COP29 climate talks?
This year’s international climate conference will be much smaller than talks last year in Dubai. ADVERTISEMENT Next week world leaders,…
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Trump takes a rare break from social media after election win
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak with former first lady Melania Trump during an election…
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EU climate chief gets green light for new Commission
Dutch commissioner recommits to a 90% emissions cut by 2040, pledges not to revise deadlines for the phase-out of new…
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New environment commissioner approved after parliamentary stand-off
After a somewhat unconvincing showing in the teeth of a grilling by several European Parliament committees, Swedish former EU affairs…
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Europe praises Trump’s victory amid wider fears of an impending economic nightmare
Donald Trump (L), President of the USA, and Emmanuel Macron, President of France, join hands during the final press conference…
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‘A huge victory’: World leaders react as Trump nears White House return
Former US President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) as they pose for a…
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Stick to the fossil fuel car ban, says incoming EU transport chief
Incoming Greek commissioner wins over MEPs with confident performance throughout a gruelling hearing that saw him reject calls to slow…
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Von der Leyen pledges EU support to Spain amid devastating floods
The European Commission president told reporters in Brussels that the EU will assist in coordinating rescue efforts through its Copernicus…
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Von der Leyen and Vučić discuss Serbia’s ‘European path’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Belgrade as part of her Balkan tour, where she reaffirmed Europe’s commitment…
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