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European Union Chief, Trump Hold Positive Sunday Phone Call
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump had a "good exchange" about trade as Brussels seeks a deal to avoid steep tariffs before a July 9 deadline, the European Commission said.
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EU Commission Head Von Der Leyen Faces No-Confidence Vote
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will face a no-confidence vote put forward by far-right MEPs on July 10 -- although it is likely to fail.
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European Union Struggles For Trade Deal With US By July 9 Amid Tariff Tensions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reiterated the European Union's (EU) commitment to reach a "good" trade deal with the US before July 9 during a phone call with US President Donald Trump.
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EU Plans New Russia Sanctions To Increase Pressure On Putin Over Ukraine War
The European Union is working on a new package of sanctions to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine, EU Commission said on Friday as leaders from across Europe met in Tirana.
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EU Responds To Trump Tariffs, Targets Euro 20 Billion Of US Products
The EU on Wednesday adopted its first measures hitting back at President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught, targeting more than 20 billion euros of US products including soybeans, motorcycles and beauty products, the European Commission said.
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Google Accused Of Breaching European Union Rules, Risks Fine
The move by the European Commission came amid tensions with US President Donald Trump who has threatened to levy tariffs against countries which impose fines on US companies.
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Russia Should Back Ukraine Ceasefire For "Just And Lasting Peace": EU Chief
Russia should back a ceasefire deal with Ukraine that could lead to durable peace, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday after a virtual meeting with other leaders.
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Explained: As Trump Pauses Ukraine Support, How Europe Plans To Fill Void
European leaders on Thursday agreed to support Ukraine and increase its defence spending after US President Donald Trump suspended military aid to the war-torn country.
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European Union Was Built For Another Era. How It Must Adapt To Survive.
To European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Europe is like a Volkswagen Beetle an iconic car produced by a once-mighty German manufacturer which has been struggling to adapt to a new world.
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Ursula Von Der Leyen Wins Second Term As Top EU Leader
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was elected for a second term on Thursday after pledging to create a continental "defence union" and stay the course on Europe's green transition while cushioning its burden on industry.
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EU Leaders Nominate Von Der Leyen To Head Commission For 2nd Term
European Union leaders agreed on Friday to nominate Ursula von der Leyen of Germany for a second five-year term as president of the European Commission, the EU's powerful executive body.
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Xi Jinping In Paris To Meet Emmanuel Macron, With Trade, Ukraine Talks Planned
Chinese President Xi Jinping awoke in Paris on Monday on his first visit to the region in five years with trade and Russia's war with Ukraine on the agenda in talks with France's Emmanuel Macron and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.
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Maritime Corridor To Gaza Could Start This Weekend, Says EU Chief
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she expected a maritime aid corridor to start operating between Cyprus and Gaza this weekend, taking desperately-needed aid to besieged Palestinians.
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UK PM Rishi Sunak, EU Chief Discuss Alexei Navalny's Death, Houthi Attacks
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke on Sunday about Ukraine, Gaza, the Red Sea and the death of Alexei Navalny, a Downing Street spokesperson said.
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EU Increases Aid To Gaza By $27 Million
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said the EU is increasing its humanitarian aid for Gaza by 25 million euros.
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European Union Chief, Trump Hold Positive Sunday Phone Call
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump had a "good exchange" about trade as Brussels seeks a deal to avoid steep tariffs before a July 9 deadline, the European Commission said.
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EU Commission Head Von Der Leyen Faces No-Confidence Vote
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will face a no-confidence vote put forward by far-right MEPs on July 10 -- although it is likely to fail.
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European Union Struggles For Trade Deal With US By July 9 Amid Tariff Tensions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reiterated the European Union's (EU) commitment to reach a "good" trade deal with the US before July 9 during a phone call with US President Donald Trump.
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EU Plans New Russia Sanctions To Increase Pressure On Putin Over Ukraine War
The European Union is working on a new package of sanctions to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine, EU Commission said on Friday as leaders from across Europe met in Tirana.
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EU Responds To Trump Tariffs, Targets Euro 20 Billion Of US Products
The EU on Wednesday adopted its first measures hitting back at President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught, targeting more than 20 billion euros of US products including soybeans, motorcycles and beauty products, the European Commission said.
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Google Accused Of Breaching European Union Rules, Risks Fine
The move by the European Commission came amid tensions with US President Donald Trump who has threatened to levy tariffs against countries which impose fines on US companies.
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Russia Should Back Ukraine Ceasefire For "Just And Lasting Peace": EU Chief
Russia should back a ceasefire deal with Ukraine that could lead to durable peace, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday after a virtual meeting with other leaders.
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Explained: As Trump Pauses Ukraine Support, How Europe Plans To Fill Void
European leaders on Thursday agreed to support Ukraine and increase its defence spending after US President Donald Trump suspended military aid to the war-torn country.
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European Union Was Built For Another Era. How It Must Adapt To Survive.
To European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Europe is like a Volkswagen Beetle an iconic car produced by a once-mighty German manufacturer which has been struggling to adapt to a new world.
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Ursula Von Der Leyen Wins Second Term As Top EU Leader
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was elected for a second term on Thursday after pledging to create a continental "defence union" and stay the course on Europe's green transition while cushioning its burden on industry.
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EU Leaders Nominate Von Der Leyen To Head Commission For 2nd Term
European Union leaders agreed on Friday to nominate Ursula von der Leyen of Germany for a second five-year term as president of the European Commission, the EU's powerful executive body.
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Xi Jinping In Paris To Meet Emmanuel Macron, With Trade, Ukraine Talks Planned
Chinese President Xi Jinping awoke in Paris on Monday on his first visit to the region in five years with trade and Russia's war with Ukraine on the agenda in talks with France's Emmanuel Macron and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.
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Maritime Corridor To Gaza Could Start This Weekend, Says EU Chief
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she expected a maritime aid corridor to start operating between Cyprus and Gaza this weekend, taking desperately-needed aid to besieged Palestinians.
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UK PM Rishi Sunak, EU Chief Discuss Alexei Navalny's Death, Houthi Attacks
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke on Sunday about Ukraine, Gaza, the Red Sea and the death of Alexei Navalny, a Downing Street spokesperson said.
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EU Increases Aid To Gaza By $27 Million
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said the EU is increasing its humanitarian aid for Gaza by 25 million euros.
