Ursula von der Leyen

President of the European Commission since 2019

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Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen is a German politician, serving as president of the European Commission since 2019. She served in the German federal government between 2005 and 2019, holding positions in Angela Merkel's cabinet, most recently as Federal Minister for Defence. She is a member of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its affiliated European political party, the European People's Party (EPP). On 7 March 2024, the EPP elected her as its Spitzenkandidat to lead the campaign for the 2024 European Parliament elections. She was re-elected to head the Commission in July 2024.

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The battle over the EU's €2 trillion budget has begun The battle over the EU's €2 trillion budget has begun The European Commission has proposed a €2 trillion long-term budget which would controversially merge agricultural and cohesion funds... Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 8 hours ago

‘DEATH to Trump…’: Man SCREAMS ‘Bomb the Plane’ Mid-Air, Arrested After Scuffle in Scotland \| VIDEO Mid-air panic struck an EasyJet flight from London Luton to Glasgow when a man screamed, “I’m going to bomb the plane,” triggering alarm among passengers. He was also heard yelling, “Death to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:31Published 1 day ago

Putin CANCELS Major Naval Parade After Ukraine Drone STRIKE \| Russia RETALIATES With Attack on Kyiv On Russia’s Navy Day, Ukrainian drones rained over St. Petersburg, forcing the cancellation of a key naval parade and halting flights at Pulkovo Airport. Russia’s Defense Ministry claims it downed.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published 2 days ago

Trump Slaps EU With 15% Tariff Deal — “Better? No.” \| Ursula Forced to Smile, U.S Refuses Any Relief U.S President Trump refused to lower tariffs for the European Union, finalizing a major trade deal that locks in a flat 15% duty on most EU imports. When asked if he could offer a “better” rate,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:37Published 2 days ago

Trump Explodes Ursula Over Climate, Border, Tariff \|EU Chief Seen 'Uncomfortable' in Brutal Showdown U.S President Donald Trump publicly humiliated European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a high-stakes trade announcement in Scotland. From mocking wind power — “Windmills are a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:14Published 2 days ago

'DON’T TALK ABOUT ME!..’ Trump EXPLODES Over Epstein Scandal \|Drops BOMBSHELL Names Of Epstein Files In a fiery and wide-ranging press conference from Prestwick, Scotland, U.S. President Donald Trump touched on everything from UK trade deals and EU negotiations to the Gaza crisis, Epstein allegations,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 08:09Published 4 days ago

Ursula von der Leyen to meet Donald Trump in Scotland on Sunday to discuss trade Ursula von der Leyen to meet Donald Trump in Scotland on Sunday to discuss trade EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said she will meet US President Donald Trump on Sunday in Scotland.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:51Published 4 days ago

‘China's links with Russia…’ EU Chief’s SHOCKING Ultimatum To China Amid EU-China Summit \| EU-China The EU-China summit in Beijing ended early as tensions soared over China's deepening alliance with Russia amid the Ukraine war. Despite efforts to focus on trade, climate change, and rare earth supply.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:04Published 4 days ago

EU’s Last Warning to Trump: EU Chief Delays $24 Billion Retaliation,But Vows Full Response to Tariff EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that Brussels will delay retaliation against U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs as talks with Washington continue. President Trump disrupted months.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:40Published 2 weeks ago

Von der Leyen wounded: 5 Ways EU confidence vote shook her Von der Leyen wounded: 5 Ways EU confidence vote shook her The European Commission survived the motion of censure voted on Thursday in the Parliament, but the EU Parliament will be no bed of roses.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published 3 weeks ago

EU Parliament censure vote leaves von der Leyen weakened, even in victory EU Parliament censure vote leaves von der Leyen weakened, even in victory The motion of censure against Ursula von der Leyen highlights concerns over lack of transparency and accountability in her.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:57Published 3 weeks ago

‘35 Billion Euros via SMS’: Ursula von der Leyen Faces EU Firestorm Over Secret Pfizer Vaccine Deal A political firestorm has erupted in Brussels as French MEPs accuse European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of secretly negotiating a €35 billion vaccine deal with Pfizer—via SMS. With.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published 3 weeks ago

Ursula von der Leyen slams 'Russian puppets' as MEPs debate motion to topple her presidency Ursula von der Leyen slams 'Russian puppets' as MEPs debate motion to topple her presidency "We can never let extremists rewrite history," Ursula von der Leyen said as she defended her presidency.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:22Published 3 weeks ago

Moldova pushes for EU accession, but Brussels hesitates to decouple Ukraine Moldova pushes for EU accession, but Brussels hesitates to decouple Ukraine The EU and Moldova will discuss economic growth and security at their first bilateral summit in Chisinau this Friday. The.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:05Published on July 4, 2025

U.S’ Priority Changed? Trump Favouring China-India Over EU? \| EU Side-lined As Trump Looks East European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reminded Donald Trump that the EU remains open for a trade deal—but the U.S. President made it clear: China and India come first. Speaking after.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published on June 27, 2025

Von der Leyen calls on Hungary to lift controversial ban on Budapest Pride Von der Leyen calls on Hungary to lift controversial ban on Budapest Pride "To the LGBTIQ+ community in Hungary and beyond: I will always be your ally," Ursula von der Leyen said in a video.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:13Published on June 26, 2025

‘DEVASTATING’, ‘HEARTBREAKING’ \| World Leaders React to the Tragic Plane Crash in Ahmedabad World leaders mourn the horrific crash of Air India Flight AI-171, which killed 240 of the 242 onboard shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad. The international flight to London carried citizens from.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published on June 13, 2025

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India backs EU’s quest for just peace in Ukraine PM Narendra Modi and EU leader Ursula von der Leyen emphasized a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and reiterated their support for the two-State solution for Israel and Palestine. Their stance aligns.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 28, 2025
'Unprecedented and landmark visit': MEA on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's trip to India European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to India was described as unprecedented and landmark. During the visit, she and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed various topics.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 28, 2025

Watch: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen witnesses UPI payment system for first time in India, says 'bravo' European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen experienced India's advanced UPI digital payments system during her visit. She was impressed by its efficiency. PM Modi had earlier highlighted UPI's.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 28, 2025
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PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen in Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Delhi to discuss enhancing their strategic partnership. Von der Leyen, leading the EU College of Commissioners,.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 28, 2025

India looks to formalise defence ties with EU in Indo-Pacific PM Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to discuss an India-EU Free Trade Agreement and formalize defence and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The visit aims to.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 27, 2025
India likely to flag proposed carbon border tax during European Commission president's visit India plans to highlight its concerns over the European Union's proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during Ursula von der Leyen's visit. The CBAM, set to be implemented next year, will.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 26, 2025
EU chief arriving next week for trade, tech talks European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit New Delhi next week for talks with PM Narendra Modi. The visit aims to strengthen strategic ties between the EU and India, focusing on.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 22, 2025
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Chaos at island epicentre of European migrant crisis 'sanitised' for leaders' visit Just before the arrival of the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, we made a quick inspection of the island of Lampedusa. Sky News - Published on September 17, 2023
EU President Ursula von der Leyen calls new economic corridor 'state-of-the-art connections for the world of tomorrow' The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has described the new India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor as historic and state-of-the-art. The corridor, which will include shipping and.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 9, 2023
The Windsor Framework: What is in the new post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland? Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have agreed a new post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland, calling it the Windsor Framework. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2023	EU boss to meet King while in UK for Brexit talks Ursula von der Leyen will meet with the King this afternoon as she discusses changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol in Windsor with the prime minister, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2023
UK and EU enter 'final talks' on Northern Ireland post-Brexit deal - how the day will unfold Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet tomorrow for "final talks" about the Northern Ireland Protocol. Sky News - Published on February 26, 2023	King Charles was due to meet Ursula von der Leyen tomorrow in final part of NI Protocol negotiations King Charles was lined up by Number 10 to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday - just as highly contentious negotiations over the Northern Ireland Protocol were poised to.. Sky News - Published on February 24, 2023

Ursula von der Leyen

President of the European Commission since 2019

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