Browsing: Ursula von der Leyen

EU imposes $28 billion in counter tariffs on U.S. goods after new steel and aluminum duties, escalating trade tensions.

Africa’s energy future gets a boost as the European Commission and World Bank collaborate to expand electricity access for millions.

Europe must ease AI regulations to remain competitive, warns Sweden’s PM Ulf Kristersson, cautioning against overregulation that could push innovation and investment elsewhere.

EU leaders commit to boosting defense spending, focusing on air and missile defense, military mobility, and procurement to strengthen Europe’s security and strategic autonomy.

The European Commission has unveiled a cybersecurity action plan to protect EU hospitals and healthcare providers, focusing on prevention, detection, and rapid response to minimize the impact of cyber threats.

Ursula von der Leyen secured a second term as EU Commission president with a narrow vote, emphasizing defense, green energy, and migration, signaling a conservative shift in EU leadership.

The EU has pledged an additional €30 million in humanitarian aid to Lebanon, increasing total assistance to €104 million this year, focusing on food, shelter, and healthcare.

Ursula von der Leyen announces the next College of Commissioners with a strong focus on prosperity, security, and tech sovereignty in the EU’s new leadership team.