Ursula von der Leyen casts Europe as an economic heavyweight that can forge new alliances during another “America First” presidency.
Video. Speaking at the Davos Summit, Ursula von der Leyen emphasided the EU's dedication to the Paris climate agreement and urged international cooperation, despite Trump’s decision to withdraw.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that her first official visit with the new Commission would be to India, signaling an intent to strengthen the strategic partnership with the world's largest democracy.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is trying to schedule a meeting with Donald Trump in Florida ahead of the president-elect’s inauguration, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Von der Leyen’s announcement followed on the heels of a positive visit to Belgium by Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, during which he met European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič. The next round of talks on a free-trade agreement has been set for March 10-14 in Brussels.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the need to break down barriers in the EU's energy sector at the World Economic Forum. Her statement highlighted the importance of investing in next-gen clean energy technologies and diversifying energy supplies.
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - 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.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has not yet received an invitation to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, a spokesperson said on Friday.
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.
The head of a major humanitarian organisation said U.S. President Donald Trump's order to halt foreign aid for 90 days would have immediate and disastrous consequences in Afghanistan where relief operations are already stretched thin.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called Tuesday for the bloc to "deepen" ties with China and boost relations with India, while taking a "pragmatic" approach with Donald Trump's combative new US administration.