President of the European Commission since 2019
"One thing is absolutely clear: We will not lift any sanctions unless Russia stops the war," Ursula von der Leyen tells Volodymyr Zelenskyy ... Show more
Von der Leyen and Costa will meet with Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Budapest on Friday. They will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the 1956 ... Show more
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TVP World Oct 16
EU to propose import curbs on several Chinese sectors, says Von der Leyen: The European Commission will propose curbs on imports from China going beyond the ...
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European Security Council: A new answer to Moscow's shadow war?: Russia's hybrid attacks on Europe are increasing. The EU is therefore discussing a ...
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Zelensky thanks EU's 'real leaders' for their continued support as bloc confirms new sanctions package on the way
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Von der Leyen warns against EU budget cuts: Commission president dismissed Germany’s calls for big savings, arguing that they would undermine EU-wide priorities ...
politico.eu/article/ursula-von-der-leyen-warns-against-eu-budget-cuts/
Carney, von der Leyen urged to draft ‘middle power’ charter at Canada-EU summit: Experts propose charter modelled on 1941 statement that became a founding ...
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Paid articlePaywallFacing Russian sabotage, cyberattacks, and drone incursions, the EU is stepping up.
Ursula von der Leyen calls for a European Security Council: "Europe ... Show more
The EU disbursed 2.86 billion euros ($3.2 billion) in military support to Ukraine on Oct. 14 as part of the bloc's 90 billion-euro ($100 billion) support ... Show more
Zelenskyy: EU will provide Ukraine with €3 billion in military aid next week: Following talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ...
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Georgia Today Oct 07
🔘The European Commission has adopted a package on pre-enlargement policy reviews, setting out the policy orientations and actions needed to prepare the Union ... Show more
Georgia Today Oct 07
🔘The EU intends to completely phase out imports of Russian gas by the end of 2027. Brussels has no plans to change this course ... Show more
Attacks on civilian shipping in Black Sea are unacceptable, EU's von der Leyen says
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European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen speaking to the EU parliament, said Tuesday that raising energy prices are putting households and ... Show more
EU provides 710 million euros for global crisis aid: People worldwide are suffering from the consequences of natural disasters or conflicts ...
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Ursula von der Leyen proposed an ‘Alliance for the Future’ that could make Canada the EU's first ‘associate member’. But what is an ‘associate member ’ ... Show more
What does it mean to be an 'associate member' of the EU?
What does it mean to be an 'associate member' of the EU?
Delicious ways to prepare broccoli: soup, casserole, or side dish: This healthy cruciferous vegetable is very versatile and also suitable for freezing ...
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The Japan Times Sep 27
A congress for Europe’s future: For the Congress of Europe to succeed, it must address the shortcomings that have hampered similar efforts in the past.
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Von der Leyen says Hungary 'strengthened rule of law': The European Commission has unlocked €4.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary and reopened Erasmus+ and ...
euronews.com/2026/09/23/von-der-leyen-says-hungary-strengthened-rule-of-law-unlocks-42bn-in-eu-funding
PM Carney to co-host event with European Commission president at UN: Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to close out his time at the United Nations General ...
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eeas.europa.eu Sep 22
EU and Philippines reach substantial agreement on Free Trade Agreement: The European Union and the Philippines reached substantial agreement on a Free Trade ...
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OpinionEU: Von der Leyen Announces Social Media Ban for Children – “Mini Account” for Children Under 15
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Von der Leyen Wants an Alert Mechanism for the EU: Ursula von der Leyen wants to establish an early-warning mechanism in the EU for security crises ...
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Trump threatens EU with higher tariffs over rapprochement with Canada: US President Donald Trump reacts with a threat to the proposal by EU Commission President ...
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EU wants ‘to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible’: von der Leyen
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Prime Minister Carney before the EU Parliament: Canada is open to the idea of special EU membership
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Key FactsCarney Open to Canada’s EU Associate Membership
Sep 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
- Mark Carney told the European Parliament that Canada welcomed the proposal for a form of EU associate membership.
- He wants closer trade and labour-market ties, Canadian participation in Erasmus+, and critical raw materials included.
- Donald Trump threatened high tariffs or a broad trade halt if he considered the move hostile.
- French Europe Minister Benjamin Haddad rejected the idea that the United States could determine Europe’s geopolitical direction.
Canada and Europe are both strong. Together, we are stronger.— Mark Carney, liberal politician, in a speech to the European Parliament; open to the idea of an EU special membership for Canada.
EU Commission sticks to automatic deletion of chat messages despite reprimand: Despite a reprimand from the EU Ombudsman, Brussels is sticking to automatic ...
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Von der Leyen wants to ban social media for children under 13. Is it that simple?
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EU's von der Leyen wants Canada to become bloc's first associate member: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open ...
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Trump threatens tariffs on Europe if Canada becomes an 'associate' member of the EU
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Greek City Times Sep 16
🔥 “There is no greater racist against Europeans than you.”
Greek MEP Afroditi Latinopoulou delivered a blistering message to European Commission President ... Show more
EU proposes ban on social media access for under 13s: The European Commission has proposed a ban on social media access for under 13s, with "safe ...
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Spiteful Trump Issues Deranged Threat to Allies: If it moves, slap a tariff on it.
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Key FactsTrump threatens Europe over closer Canada ties
Sep 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- On Wednesday, Ursula von der Leyen proposed Canada as the European Union’s first associate member.
- The proposed partnership would cover technology, defense production, the Arctic, energy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
- Trump said a hostile move could prompt very high tariffs or ending trade with Europe in many areas.
- France’s Europe minister Benjamin Haddad rejected Washington’s authority to determine the EU’s foreign-policy direction.
If I think it’s at all a hostile act, I will put very serious tariffs or stop trading with Europe on many things.— Donald Trump, U.S. President, told reporters in Charlotte, North Carolina, reacting to talk of a closer Canada–EU relationship and threatening tariffs on Europe.
Trump threatens to halt trade with the EU after Von der Leyen's 'Ridiculous' remarks
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35,000 heat-related deaths in one summer: EU Commission announces drastic climate measures
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EU Opens Door For Canada To Become Its First Associate Member, Von Der Leyen Says
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Trump threatens EU over Canada 'associate membership' proposal: Commission President von der Leyen's proposal for closer ties with Ottawa draws tariff threats ...
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed making Canada the EU’s first-ever “associate member”, with Prime Minister Mark Carney attending ... Show more
European Union opens door for Canada to become its first associate member: Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was seeking a ’unique alliance’ with the EU – ...
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OpinionVon der Leyen and Canada as an Associate EU Member: This week, the President of the European Commission presented a complex law on social networks ...
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EU plans social media ban for children under 13: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to bar children under 13 from social ...
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State of the Union address: Von der Leyen proposes Canada as the first "associated" EU member
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Ursula von der Leyen pledged to stay the course on the EU's climate targets in her State of the Union address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on ... Show more
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is advocating for Canada to become an "associated" EU member. "We want to elevate the relationship with ... Show more
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LIVE: 'Building an independent Europe that has the power to act' SOTEU 2026: The European Commission president sets out the EU executive's keenly awaited ...
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Independent Journalism Is Critical For European Resilience: EU leader Ursula von der Leyen warned during her State of the Union address this week that foreign ...
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Canada’s Carney stops short of endorsing von der Leyen’s associate member plan: Canadian prime minister says he welcomes “ambition” of European Commission ...
politico.eu/article/canada-mark-carney-stops-short-of-endorsing-ursula-von-der-leyen-eu-associate-member-plan/
Trump threatens EU over 'hostile' plan to make Canada associate member: European Commission chief Ursula Von der Leyen pitched the idea of associate membership ...
euronews.com/2026/09/17/trump-suggests-eu-allowing-canada-as-associate-member-could-be-hostile-act
Canada invited to become first 'associate member' of the EU: The status announced by von der Leyen during the State of the Union is an entirely new one ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/16/canada-to-become-first-associate-member-of-the-eu
The key points in von der Leyen's EU speech: Social media age limit of 13 years, Canada as an associate member Member and Russia threat
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“Europe supports Israel’s right to self-defence, and the Palestinian people have an equal right to live in safety and dignity ... Show more
LIVE: Von der Leyen's State of the Union amid mounting challenges for the EU | Europe Today #168 - YouTube
LIVE: Von der Leyen's State of the Union amid mounting challenges for the EU | Europe Today #168 - YouTube
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has caused a stir with a proposal. It concerns the US's neighbor, Canada. How will President Trump react?
🇪🇺🇨🇦 Canadian Prime Minister #MarkCarney was given a standing ovation at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday as #EU chief Ursula von der Leyen ... Show more
Von der Leyen wants to make Canada the first "associated member state" of the EU: Canada is seeking closer ties with Europe. In Strasbourg, Ursula von der Leyen ...
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US-Präsident Donald Trump reagiert mit einer Drohung auf den Vorstoß von EU-Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen, Kanada zum ersten «assoziierten ... Show more
Live - | Ursula von der Leyen delivers State of the Union address: In the live ticker: Ursula von der Leyen delivers the annual State of the Union address to the ...
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World Leader Humiliates Trump With Thinly-Veiled Swipe: The president’s trade wars are pushing other countries closer together.
thedailybeast.com/european-commissions-ursula-von-der-leyen-humiliates-donald-trump-with-thinly-veiled-swipe/
Von der Leyen's speech: Between Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Canada: Ursula von der Leyen presented her view on the state of the EU. In doing so ...
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Canada could be an EU 'associate member', but that doesn't exist yet: By opening the door this week for Canada to become the first “associate member” of the EU ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/19/canada-could-be-an-eu-associate-member-but-that-doesnt-exist-yet/
OpinionEU in space: Going boldly where plenty of people have gone before: In space, no one can hear you regulate.
politico.eu/article/eu-in-space-going-boldly-where-plenty-of-people-have-gone-before/
EU announces plan to ban social media for under 13s: The European Union is moving to ban social media for kids under 13 and impose restrictions on the digital ...
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State of the Union address: Ursula von der Leyen extends Europe to North America: Von der Leyen offers Canadian Prime Minister Carney "associated membership" in ...
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Paid articlePaywallEU to launch climate insurance scheme after summer of extreme weather: The European Union will create a “climate insurance alliance” to increase cover for ...
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Key FactsEU plans climate insurance alliance after extreme summer
Sep 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
- The planned alliance would bring insurers, investors, risk modelers, public authorities and policyholders together across Europe.
- According to EU figures, only one quarter of climate-related economic losses in the bloc are currently insured.
- It would promote group or parametric insurance, where predefined rainfall or temperature thresholds automatically trigger payouts.
- Other announced measures include a resilience strategy due in October for 100 vulnerable territories, alongside heatwave and water plans.
Far too often, national budgets become the insurer of last resort. We need to take action to close this gap.— Ursula von der Leyen, in a speech to the European Parliament
TVP World Sep 17
EU to disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine to procure missiles and drones, Von der Leyen says
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Ukrainian gymnast Sasha Pascal, who lost her leg in a Russian missile strike when she was just six, received a standing ovation at the European Parliament ... Show more
'A really big leadership moment’: Irish ambassador on Von der Leyen's comments on Canada
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EU rolls out red carpet to Canada to become its first 'associate member': The European Union's top official backs the Canadian prime minister's push for his ...
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Von der Leyen on the State of the Union: New crisis mechanism and more alliances: How can Europe better prepare itself against threats? The President of the ...
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BBC Sep 16
EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member': Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president ...
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