EU head hopes to “unlock” the potential of AI
By Martin Banks The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, says AI has the “potential to benefit humanity.”
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February 28, 2026 Von der Leyen to implement contentious Mercosur trade deal despite MEPs’ legal challenge
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen moved Friday to provisionally implement the contentious Mercosur trade deal, defying a judicial review launched by MEPs that had halted the ratification process.
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December 30, 2025 Von der Leyen signals push for Ukraine’s EU accession as Russia derails talks with attack claim
High-stakes diplomacy is set to continue next week, with the “Coalition of the Willing” convening as Ukraine seeks to secure European support. Meanwhile, Von der Leyen doubled down on Ukraine’s EU membership as part of a security guarantees package for Kyiv after talks with European leaders.
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September 13, 2025 Von der Leyen proposes suspension of EU payments and trade partnership with Israel
In an unusually tough-worded speech, von der Leyen denounced a “man-made famine” in Gaza and “a clear attempt” by Israel to “undermine the two-state solution”. But she also called Europe’s inability to find a response to Israel’s actions “painful”.
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April 19, 2025 The silence between von der Leyen and Trump looms large over trade talks
Despite the European Commission holding exclusive competence on trade policy, Donald Trump has not spoken with its president, Ursula von der Leyen, since he returned to the White House.
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April 11, 2025 Von der Leyen ready to hit tech and services in US-EU trade war
The president of the European Commission has indicated in an interview that she is ready to use the anti-coercion tool that would allow the EU to hit US services hard.
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February 26, 2025 Ursula von der Leyen dreams of a passage to India
BRUSSELS – It has become a lonely world for Europe. With the transatlantic alliance in tatters, China losing its lustre, and Russia being Russia, the EU is looking for new friends. Ursula von der Leyen is betting she will find them them on the subcontinent.
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December 4, 2024 Former MEP taken on as “advisor” to von der Leyen
By Martin Banks A former leading MEP has taken up a senior role with the EU Commission, it has emerged.
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November 30, 2024 Bauhaus projects are maturing, lessons from von der Leyen’s marquee strategy
This article is part of our special report New European Bauhaus, promoting citizen engagement, urban sustainability.
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November 6, 2024 Von der Leyen ‘warmly congratulates’ newly elected President Trump
By Martin Banks EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has “warmly congratulated” Donald Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States of America.
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