Remarks following the European Council: António Costa, Ursula von der Leyen, Olaf Scholz
European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reflect on the…
European defence: Speech by President von der Leyen at the Royal Danish Military Academy
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that while Europe has many competitive, world-leading defence companies and innovative SMEs,…
9th Brussels Conference on Syria: Speech by EU Commission President von der Leyen
"Syria can become a country where everyone can speak their mind. With equal rights and representation for all – men…
South Africa: Presidents von der Leyen and Costa unveil €4.7bn Global Gateway package
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa take part in the EU-South Africa Summit in Cape…
President von der Leyen in South Africa to strengthen the strategic partnership and boost trade and investments
President Ursula von der Leyen, together with President António Costa, will attend the EU-South Africa Summit in Cape Town on 13…
European Defence: Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament
"After the end of the Cold War, some believed that Russia could be integrated in Europe's economic and security architecture.…
Special European Council on Ukraine and European defence: Remarks and background
EU leaders are meeting for a special summit to discuss continued support for Ukraine and European defence. Insight EU is…
EU Commission deepens EU-India strategic partnership
President Ursula von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners are in India today to strengthen the strategic partnership between the European…
Three years of Russia’s war against Ukraine: Statements by EU Presidents and leaders
Ukraine is part of the European family, the three Presidents of the EU Commission, the European Council, and the EU…
EU-India relations: College of EU Commissioners travels to New Delhi
The unprecedented visit of the College of EU Commissioners early in the new mandate, underscores the strong momentum in EU-India…
President von der Leyen attends 48th CARICOM meeting with 15 heads of government
As part of the Commission's outreach strategy, President Ursula von der Leyen, starts a two-day visit to Bridgetown, Barbados. She will…
US Steel Proclamation: Statements by President von der Leyen and EU Commissioner Šefčovič
The EU "deeply regrets" the decisions and announcements of US President Trump. The EU sees no justification for the imposition…
AI Action Summit: Speech by President von der Leyen at the European working meeting
"The start-up scene in Europe is booming. The number of AI companies that became unicorns has increased by 10 times…
Baltic States join the EU electricity grid, fully disconnected from Belarus and Russia
As of today, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are fully independent from Russia's and Belarus's electricity systems. They successfully integrated into the EU…
EU Commission and IEA launch Global Energy Transition Forum
Today in Davos, President Ursula von der Leyen launched the Global Energy Transition Forum, together with the Executive Director of the…
European Council report by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament Plenary on 2
"No other economies in the world are as integrated as Europe and the United States. Millions of jobs on both…
World Economic Forum: Special Address by EU Commission President von der Leyen
"The rules of engagement between global powers are changing. We should not take anything for granted. And while some in…
Ursula von der Leyen to receive 2025 Charlemagne Prize for her European leadership
"Ursula von der Leyen is the person whose role it is to face – and fulfil – this strategic challenge…
EU – Switzerland: Presidents von der Leyen and Amherd announce milestone deal
President Viola Amherd and EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen met in Bern to mark the conclusion of negotiations…
EU Parliament majority approves new EU Commission
The EU Parliament has approved the new EU Commission of Ursula von der Leyen by only 370 votes in favour,…
Green politician Lamberts to advise EU Commission President von der Leyen
Philippe Lamberts takes up a role advising the President of the European Commission. The main task of the 61-year-old Belgian national,…
President Zelenskyy: Ukraine deserves to make the next year the year of peace
On Tuesday, the EU Parliament held an extraordinary plenary session with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking 1000 days since Russia’s…
Mündliche Verhandlung vor dem EU-Gericht in der Rechtssache T‑36/23 Stevi und The New York Times / EU-Kommission
Freitag, 15. November 2024 Mündliche Verhandlung vor dem Gericht (Große Kammer) in der Rechtssache T‑36/23 Stevi und...
Informal European Council endorses a new European Competitiveness Deal
"The need for a unified response has never been more compelling. We call on all EU institutions, Member States and…
U.S. Presidential Elections: Statement by EU Commission President von der Leyen
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warmly congratulates Donald J. Trump on his election as the 47th President of the…
Moldova: Maia Sandu wins final round of presidential elections (updated)
Several European leaders have sent their congratulations to Maia Sandu, who was re-elected president of Moldova. They said "democracy has…
First EU-Gulf Cooperation Council: Remarks by EU leaders
The first EU-GCC Summit will take place in Brussels on 16 October 2024 under the theme: “Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity”.
Moldova: EU Commission adopts €1.8bn support package for growth and EU integration
The Plan, which is the largest EU financial support package since Moldova's independence, will boost Moldova's economy, bring the country…
Hungary’s EU Presidency: Viktor Orbán at the EU Parliament plenary debate (updated)
MEPs discuss with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán the programme for Hungary’s six-month EU Council Presidency, which started on 1…
Enhancing strategic EU-UK cooperation: UK Prime Minister Starmer visits Brussels
The President of the EU Commission and the UK Prime Minister agreed today to strengthen the relationship between the United…
70th anniversary of CERN: Speech by EU Commission President von der Leyen
"Today, I would like to draw three lessons from the story of CERN. The first one is that scale matters.…
Energy and climate: Speeches by EU Commission President von der Leyen at UN events
EU Commission President von der Leyen spoke at the Global Renewables Summit during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and held…
Small Island States Leaders’ Meeting: Keynote speech by President von der Leyen
"We see continent-sized powers that are competing for resources, technology and spheres of influence. But in this world of great…
UN General Assembly: EU wants to enhance international cooperation
A high-level delegation of the European Commission will attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) next week…
Ukraine: EU Commission President von der Leyen met President Zelenskyy in Kyiv
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ursula von der Leyen discussed in detail the support for Ukraine’s energy sector, including necessary resources and…
Ursula von der Leyens EU-Kommission II: Reaktionen deutscher EU-Abgeordneter
Erste Reaktionen auf die heute vorgestellte neue EU-Kommission von Ursula von der Leyen zeigen ein gemischtes, Bild. Anbei ein Überblick…
Ursula von der Leyen discusses future EU Commission with EP leaders
EU Parliament leaders had an exchange of views with the President-elect of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on…
DLD Nature Conference: Keynote speech by President von der Leyen
"We need a fundamental rethink of the relationship between our economy and the natural world. All of us have grown…
Bled Strategic Forum: Keynote speech by President von der Leyen
"Throughout history this region [the Western Balkans] has often been a frontier between worlds. Between East and West. Between North…
Globsec Forum 2024: Speeches by EU Commission President von der Leyen
"At the beginning of this decade, many illusions have been shattered in Europe. The illusion that peace was achieved once…
Letters by Ursula von der Leyen on suggestions for Members of the Commission
Who shall join the next EU Commission? Letters from the President-elect of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to…
Re-election of Ursula von der Leyen: Reactions by politicians and stakeholders
See how EU politicians and EU stakeholders have reacted after the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen for a second…
European Parliament re-elects Ursula von der Leyen as EU Commission President
With 401 votes in favour, the European Parliament elected Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission in…
Ursula von der Leyen: Candidacy statement at the European Parliament Plenary
"Generation after generation have made Europe, have chosen a strong Europe. And now that responsibility is up to us. The…
Ursula von der Leyen: Europe’s Choice – Political Guidelines for the next European Commission 2024 – 2029
Europe now faces a clear choice. A choice to either face up to the uncertain world around us alone. Or…
Renew Europe scrutinises candidate for the EU Commission President
Renew Europe MEPs this morning held a lively exchange of views with the candidate for the next President of the…
Egypt-EU investment conference announces €1bn in Macro-Financial Assistance
At the EU-Egypt Investment Conference, co-organised by the EU and the Government of Egypt on 29-30 June, the EU and Egypt…
EU accession of Ukraine and Moldova: Statements by EU politicians
Following the decision of the European Council of December 2023 to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, the two…
Net-Zero Industry Act: EU Council gives final green light
The EU regulation aims to boost the industrial deployment of net-zero technologies that are needed to achieve the EU's climate…