Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen re-elected to second term as European Commission president
The re-election ensures leadership continuity for the 27-nation bloc as it wrestles with crises ranging from the war in Ukraine to climate change.
European Union leaders agree on trading bloc’s top officials
Ursula von der Leyen was approved for a second term as the EU’s executive Commission.
Macron calls snap election after far right gains rattle EU’s traditional powers
Elections to the European Parliament clearly show a shift to the far right.
Ukrainian and Western leaders hail US aid as Kremlin warns of ‘further ruin’
The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favour of the package of 61 billion US dollars (£49.3 billion) in aid for Ukraine.
Divides on trade and Ukraine in focus as EU and China’s leaders meet in Beijing
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, meeting Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital, said they need to manage their differences responsibly.
No 10 rejects von der Leyen claim UK on ‘direction of travel’ back to EU
Downing Street said Rishi Sunak was focused on using the freedoms offered by Brexit.
European Commission head visits Ukraine as 14 more injured in Russian attacks
Ursula von der Leyen said talks would focus on the path for Ukraine to join the European Union.
Montenegro should push ahead with bid to join EU, says Von der Leyen
The EU Commission president made her remarks during a trip to the Balkans country which has confirmed a new government months after elections.
Varadkar participates in EU meeting after criticising Von der Leyen remarks
The Irish leader said EU countries will work together to open a humanitarian corridor to Gaza.
Von der Leyen’s comments on Israel-Hamas conflict lacked balance – Varadkar
The Taoiseach said he had told the European Commission President his views.