Europe, Ursula von der Leyen and Global Powers

EU's Von der Leyen says need to work together to avoid global race to the bottom
Europe has entered a new era of harsh geostrategic competition and will have to work together to avoid a global race to the bottom, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
As Europe’s conservatives rally around Merz, von der Leyen left in the cold
The EPP’s messaging is clear that the CDU will return in the driver’s seat, if Merz becomes Germany's chancellor.
Rules of Engagement Between Global Powers are Changing, Says EU Chief Von Der Leyen
The rules of engagement between global powers are changing," said EU Chief von der Leyen, acknowledging a shifting international order.
EU's von der Leyen announces plan for affordable energy in Europe
Reducing energy prices in the European Union is a top priority and measures to achieve this would be revealed next month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday. "Energy prices in Europe are still structurally higher than in the United States and in China,
EU says Ursula von der Leyen was hospitalised for a week with pneumonia
On Jan 3, a spokesman had said the German politician, 66, was carrying out her duties from her home city of Hanover. Read more at straitstimes.com.
EU's Von der Leyen warns against 'global race to bottom' on tariffs in Davos
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Tuesday of the risk of a 'global race to the bottom' using economic tools such as sanctions, export controls and tariffs.
EU Hopes To 'Tackle Global Challenges' With Trump: Von Der Leyen
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen invoked the "enduring strength" of transatlantic ties Monday as she congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration for a second term as US president.
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Trump’s $500B AI plan is ‘slap in the face’ for Europe
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has talked big about the EU becoming a leader in AI innovation as part of ...
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Ursula von der Leyen Reports Significant Drop in Europe’s Dependence on Russian Fossil Fuels Amid Rising Energy Costs
Ursula von der Leyen reports a 75% drop in Russian gas imports, warns of rising energy costs for Europe amid the transition ...
With Trump back, Europe bets on pragmatism and prepares for negotiations
While a small minority of European leaders have welcomed the Republican's return to the White House, other EU leaders fear ...
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Von der Leyen takes aim at China and signals to Trump in cautious Davos speech
The European Commission chief did not explicitly mention the new US president or his trade policies, but underscored the ...
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How Europe can lift ‘Von der Leyen’s curse’
has been leading the pack in mobilising public spending for defence and security capabilities along Europe’s eastern border and in the Baltic. This, then, is the way to lift Von der Leyen’s ...
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EU Commission's Strategic First Visit to India: A New Era of Partnerships
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that her first official visit with the new Commission would be ...
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EU growth – below US, China – “will impact Portuguese companies”
EU growth - below US, China - “will impact Portuguese companies”; Economist gives ‘flip side’ of view promoted at Davos ...
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Trump inherited a strong America. That’s a weak Europe’s problem
DONALD Trump’s inauguration speech was remarkable for many reasons, but what stood out watching from afar was the dissonance ...