Von der Leyen Emphasises Cooperation with New Hungarian Government
Congratulations to Magyar Péter on becoming Prime Minister of Hungary. This Europe Day, our hearts are in Budapest. The hope and promise of renewal is a powerful signal in these…
Brussels, Ottawa Strengthen Cooperation Across Key Sectors
The relationship between Canada and Europe is only getting stronger. Canada’s participation to the European Political Community meeting says it all. From trade to critical raw materials and defence –…
Ursula von der Leyen Marks World Press Freedom Day with Call to Protect Journalists
Freedom of the press is one of the cornerstones of democracy. And the EU protects what matters, including the right to receive independent, reliable information. The European Media Freedom Act…
EU approves €90B loan to Ukraine
The EU agreed to release the €90 billion loan to Ukraine on Thursday following months of tense negotiations. – “The European support loan for Ukraine has been unblocked ― €90…
Von der Leyen and Rutte Align on Expanding Defence Industrial Capacity
Great to see EU Commission Von Der Leyen and discuss how to further strengthen our essential NATO-EU cooperation, including ramping up defence industrial production, continuing vital support to Ukraine, and…
Australia and EU strike free trade deal
The European Union and Australia have agreed on a sweeping new trade deal, compromising to boost exports in the face of global uncertainty over trade. – Australia and the European…
EU and India Review Strategic Partnership and Global Developments
Good meeting with Dr S Jaishankar today. At the EU-India Summit in January, we concluded our Free Trade Agreement – the mother of all deals – and signed a Security…
EU Leaders Hold Emergency Talks With Middle East Partners Over Iran War
Joint statement by President von der Leyen and President Costa after the video conference with Leaders from Middle East countries on the war in Iran Today, President von der Leyen…
EU and Norway Pledge Closer Cooperation on Arctic Security
In these times of geopolitical uncertainty, it is good to have Norway as part of our European family. I had an excellent exchange with the Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on…
European Commission President von der Leyen Begins State Visit to India
Charting the next phase of the India–EU Strategic partnership. A warm welcome to the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen , on her State Visit to India.…