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The Guardian view on Ursula von der Leyen's first 100 days: the steepest of learning curves | Editorial

Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes the need for robust EU responses to threats against democracy and values amid changing transatlantic relations.

fromTheregister

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EU tells US scientists to dump Trump for a lab in Europe

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Germany updates: Von der Leyen to receive Charlemagne Prize DW 05/29/2025

8 months ago

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European Parliament set to grill potential commissioners DW 11/03/2024

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French EU commissioner quits after clash with von der Leyen DW 09/16/2024

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Analysis: With Breton out, von der Leyen tightens grip on power

The Guardian view on Ursula von der Leyen's first 100 days: the steepest of learning curves | Editorial

Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes the need for robust EU responses to threats against democracy and values amid changing transatlantic relations.

fromTheregister

Europe politics

EU tells US scientists to dump Trump for a lab in Europe

Europe politics

Germany updates: Von der Leyen to receive Charlemagne Prize DW 05/29/2025

8 months ago

Europe politics

European Parliament set to grill potential commissioners DW 11/03/2024

Europe politics

French EU commissioner quits after clash with von der Leyen DW 09/16/2024

Europe politics

Analysis: With Breton out, von der Leyen tightens grip on power

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Europe prepares 'countermeasures' to Trump tariffs DW 04/03/2025

The EU is preparing to counteract US tariffs to protect its businesses and interests from damaging economic impacts.

fromFortune Europe

2 days ago

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EU chief demands China address trade imbalance as tensions flare

Europe prepares 'countermeasures' to Trump tariffs DW 04/03/2025

The EU is preparing to counteract US tariffs to protect its businesses and interests from damaging economic impacts.

fromFortune Europe

2 days ago

EU data protection

EU chief demands China address trade imbalance as tensions flare

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#tariffs

EU has strong plan' to respond to Trump's tariffs, bloc's chief says

Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes the EU's readiness to respond firmly to US tariffs while preferring negotiation.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Europe says that it holds a lot of trade cards on the eve of Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day'

The EU warns it has strategies to counter U.S. tariffs.

Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes Europe's readiness to retaliate if necessary.

EU prepares 'strong plan' to hit back at Trump tariffs DW 04/01/2025

The EU aims for negotiation and has a strong plan to respond to potential US tariffs.

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EU has a strong plan' to retaliate on Trump tariffs, says von der Leyen

fromBusiness Insider

1 week ago

EU data protection

Europe's top negotiator says it's impossible to get a trade deal done by Trump's July deadline

EU has strong plan' to respond to Trump's tariffs, bloc's chief says

Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes the EU's readiness to respond firmly to US tariffs while preferring negotiation.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Europe says that it holds a lot of trade cards on the eve of Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day'

The EU warns it has strategies to counter U.S. tariffs.

Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes Europe's readiness to retaliate if necessary.

EU prepares 'strong plan' to hit back at Trump tariffs DW 04/01/2025

The EU aims for negotiation and has a strong plan to respond to potential US tariffs.

Europe news

EU has a strong plan' to retaliate on Trump tariffs, says von der Leyen

fromBusiness Insider

1 week ago

EU data protection

Europe's top negotiator says it's impossible to get a trade deal done by Trump's July deadline

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'Pfizergate' verdict delivers blow to European Commission DW 05/14/2025

"Von der Leyen has gathered more power than any other president before her, leading the Commission with a centralized and secretive approach and this has clearly backfired."

Europe politics

Von der Leyen's texts with Pfizer boss can be shared, says EU's highest court

EU court ruling forces Ursula von der Leyen to reconsider transparency about text messages with a pharmaceutical executive during the pandemic.

#eu

West as we knew it no longer exists,' warns Von der Leyen Europe live

The West as previously understood has changed due to political shifts, notably from the Trump presidency.

European Commission President von der Leyen stresses the need for Europe to enhance its manufacturing and defense capabilities.

European startups

fromNew York Post

EU official's warning to US: We could tax Big Tech's digital ad revenue if Trump trade talks fail

The EU may impose new taxes on American tech firms if trade talks fail.

West as we knew it no longer exists,' warns Von der Leyen Europe live

The West as previously understood has changed due to political shifts, notably from the Trump presidency.

European Commission President von der Leyen stresses the need for Europe to enhance its manufacturing and defense capabilities.

European startups

fromNew York Post

EU official's warning to US: We could tax Big Tech's digital ad revenue if Trump trade talks fail

The EU may impose new taxes on American tech firms if trade talks fail.

Trump tariffs: 50 nations seek new US trade talks official DW 04/06/2025

EU ready to counter US tariffs with targeted measures and seeks negotiations on trade issues.

Germany's Scholz says Trump's tariffs 'fundamentally wrong' DW 04/03/2025

The EU is poised to respond to new US tariffs, highlighting potential dire consequences for millions.

Germany calls for a united EU stance against Trump's trade measures.

Trump tariffs: 50 nations seek new US trade talks official DW 04/06/2025

EU ready to counter US tariffs with targeted measures and seeks negotiations on trade issues.

Germany's Scholz says Trump's tariffs 'fundamentally wrong' DW 04/03/2025

The EU is poised to respond to new US tariffs, highlighting potential dire consequences for millions.

Germany calls for a united EU stance against Trump's trade measures.

EU says consequences of Trump tariffs will be 'dire' DW 04/03/2025

Ursula von der Leyen warns that Trump's tariffs threaten the global economy and livelihoods.

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Nothing is off the table' on EU defence funding, says Ursula von der Leyen

European values are threatened in a changing geopolitical landscape, necessitating a stronger defense posture and funding mechanisms.

Can Europe's New Military Spending Help Its Economies?

Europe is set to spend extensively on military rebuilding, seen as essential for security and as a potential economic catalyst.

Nothing is off the table' on EU defence funding, says Ursula von der Leyen

European values are threatened in a changing geopolitical landscape, necessitating a stronger defense posture and funding mechanisms.

Can Europe's New Military Spending Help Its Economies?

Europe is set to spend extensively on military rebuilding, seen as essential for security and as a potential economic catalyst.

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EU leaders seek security within the bloc, without the US DW 03/05/2025

The EU must enhance its military self-sufficiency amidst dwindling US support for Ukraine.

Von Der Leyen Unveils Sweeping Plan to Boost E.U. Military Spending.

The EU is significantly ramping up defense spending to counteract reduced US support.

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Can Europe's New Military Spending Help Its Economies?

EU leaders seek security within the bloc, without the US DW 03/05/2025

The EU must enhance its military self-sufficiency amidst dwindling US support for Ukraine.

Von Der Leyen Unveils Sweeping Plan to Boost E.U. Military Spending.

The EU is significantly ramping up defense spending to counteract reduced US support.

Europe news

Can Europe's New Military Spending Help Its Economies?

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fromBitcoin Magazine

ECB Prepping The Ground For Digital Euro Launch

The Digital Euro is anticipated to launch in October 2025, contingent upon legislative approval.

The initiative reflects the urgent need for funding in light of European security challenges.

EU keeps up 'pressure' on Russia with new sanctions

The EU is intensifying sanctions against Russia, including a ban on Russian aluminium imports and targeting the shadow fleet.

Ukraine updates: European Union extends Russian sanctions DW 03/14/2025

The EU has extended sanctions against 2,400 individuals and entities as a response to Russia's actions in Ukraine.

Ukraine: European Union extends Russian sanctions DW 03/14/2025

EU sanctions against individuals and entities related to Russia's war on Ukraine have been extended, reflecting ongoing support for Ukraine.

fromThe Local France

EU keeps up 'pressure' on Russia with new sanctions

The EU is intensifying sanctions against Russia, including a ban on Russian aluminium imports and targeting the shadow fleet.

Ukraine updates: European Union extends Russian sanctions DW 03/14/2025

The EU has extended sanctions against 2,400 individuals and entities as a response to Russia's actions in Ukraine.

Ukraine: European Union extends Russian sanctions DW 03/14/2025

EU sanctions against individuals and entities related to Russia's war on Ukraine have been extended, reflecting ongoing support for Ukraine.

Friedrich Merz challenges Ursula von der Leyen for Europe's crown

Ursula von der Leyen's leadership faces significant challenges, particularly from her party rival Friedrich Merz as he seeks to assert German influence within the EU.

EU must brace for impact of Trump wrecking ball on global trading system | Heather Stewart

Germany's shift away from strict fiscal discipline could lead to significant increases in public spending for defense initiatives.

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fromPOLITICO

Friedrich Merz challenges Ursula von der Leyen for Europe's crown

Ursula von der Leyen's leadership faces significant challenges, particularly from her party rival Friedrich Merz as he seeks to assert German influence within the EU.

EU must brace for impact of Trump wrecking ball on global trading system | Heather Stewart

Germany's shift away from strict fiscal discipline could lead to significant increases in public spending for defense initiatives.

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EU weighs $841bn rearm' Europe plan to counter possible US disengagement

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calls for urgent defense funding in response to geopolitical threats and reduced U.S. military aid.

Artificial intelligence

European start-ups confident AI race not lost to the US and China

The EU is investing €200 billion to enhance its AI capabilities and catch up with the US and China.

EU weighs $841bn rearm' Europe plan to counter possible US disengagement

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calls for urgent defense funding in response to geopolitical threats and reduced U.S. military aid.

Artificial intelligence

European start-ups confident AI race not lost to the US and China

The EU is investing €200 billion to enhance its AI capabilities and catch up with the US and China.

France wants defence excluded from EU spending rules

The EU is likely to suspend its public spending rules to increase defense investments in response to security concerns and US commitment doubts.

EU squares up to US with deregulation, clean tech push DW 02/26/2025

The European Commission is shifting from regulation to deregulation to enhance EU competitiveness while aiming for ambitious climate goals.

Are India and EU growing closer as global alliances shift? DW 02/26/2025

Ursula von der Leyen's visit to India aims to strengthen EU-India ties and advance a long-delayed free trade agreement.

Artificial intelligence

fromEngadget

EU will put over $200 billion toward AI development

The European Union is investing €200 billion to become a leader in AI development, emphasizing the potential for industry-specific applications.

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5 months ago

Europe must not be bullied' by Trump and Musk on tech laws, NGOs say

EU NGOs urge strong enforcement of tech regulations, resisting pressure from Trump and Musk.

8 months ago

Balkan summit: Scholz, von der Leyen talk up EU expansion DW 10/15/2024

"I hope it won't take another 10 years before all six states finally become EU members," Scholz said, emphasizing the urgency for Western Balkans' EU integration.

Europe politics

Europe's New Defense Chief: A King Without a Kingdom'?

Ursula von der Leyen has established a new post of defense commissioner amid rising threats from Russia and challenges in European defense capability, highlighting Europe's reliance on the U.S.

Digital life

Von der Leyen pledges billions for flood recovery in Central Europe

EU pledges €10 billion for urgent flood recovery aid for Central European nations affected by severe flooding.