Ursula von der Leyen
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Von der Leyen’s China policy faces make-or-break vote on EV tariffs
Amid Beijing’s threats of retaliation, member states need to decide if they want to slap additional import tariffs on Chinese…
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Brussels and London agree to strengthen cooperation ‘at pace’
Both sides agreed to hold a summit to “oversee the development” of the new relationship in early 2025. ADVERTISEMENT The…
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Has the EU really become more transparent? ‘Sort of,’ – EU Ombudswoman
European Commission’s culture of secrecy as seen by the EU Ombudsman who has pushed for new standards of openness and…
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Is the EU’s forest protection law becoming Brussels’ next nightmare?
In an interview with Euronews, the outgoing European Commissioner for Environment, Ocean and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius said that he finds…
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Commission insists no plans to delay anti-deforestation law
Amid a growing backlash from trading partners and conservative lawmakers, the European Commission maintains it is working to implement new…
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Will EU’s new defence Commissioner strengthen Europe’s armies?
Defence is becoming an increasingly central topic in Europe, and as a result, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
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How the EU will tap into Russia’s assets to raise €35B for Ukraine
The profits made by Russia’s frozen assets are the key behind the €35 billion loan that the EU has promised…
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EU to raise €35 billion loan for Ukraine using Russia’s frozen assets
Ursula von der Leyen has announced a multi-billion initiative to help Kyiv plug the hole in its state budget and…
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How will the nominated line-up of EU Commissioners be scrutinised?
Political leaders have said the European Parliament will show its teeth when holding nominees to account. ADVERTISEMENT Ursula von der…
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State of the Union: The new Commission and the Green Deal
This edition of State of the Union focuses on the catastrophic floods in central Europe, the presentation of the EU…
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