EU Seeks Sanctions and Trade Suspensions for Israel, According to Von der Leyen
European Commission President Calls for Sanctions Against Israel Strasbourg, France (AP) — On Wednesday, the president of the European Commission announced intentions to advocate for sanctions and partial trade restrictions against Israel amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The 27 member states of the EU are currently experiencing significant disagreement over their stance on Israel […]
Why Trump’s Comments on Wind Energy Surprised Von Der Leyen
Trump Critiques EU Wind Industry President Donald Trump made quite an impression on Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Union, during a recent discussion regarding trade. He took a few moments to air his views on the wind industry, a topic close to von der Leyen’s heart, as she has long been […]
Trump and von der Leyen agree on trade deal with 15 percent tariffs
Trade Deal Announced Between Trump and Von der Leyen President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed their new trade agreement on Sunday, establishing a 15% tariff on European goods, including automobiles. As part of this deal, the European Union is set to buy $700 billion worth of energy from the United […]
Ursula von der Leyen meets Trump as he critiques the EU regarding aid for Gaza
Trump Criticizes EU for Gaza Aid Shortcomings In a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland, former President Donald Trump expressed his discontent with the European Union’s lack of assistance to Gaza. He emphasized that while the U.S. has contributed millions in aid, European countries have been notably absent in their […]
Trump and Ursula von der Leyen to meet in Scotland for crucial trade discussions as tariff deadline approaches
Trump Meets EU’s Ursula von der Leyen Amid Golf Weekend President Donald Trump met with Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Commission, on Sunday. This was amidst his golf weekend in Scotland, where they focused on trade discussions, particularly concerning impending tariff agreements. A significant deadline for potential import taxes is approaching […]
Vote of Confidence for EU Leader Ursula Von Der Leyen Today
EU Lawmakers Target Von Der Leyen BRUSSELS – European Union lawmakers cast a vote of confidence on Thursday regarding Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the EU’s executive body, while also backing a motion from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to potentially remove her. This marks the first significant rebuke from the European Parliament […]
EU’s von der Leyen supports Trump on China trade: ‘Donald is correct’
Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump Find Common Ground on China at G7 During the G7 conference, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, expressed agreement with Donald Trump regarding concerns about China’s trade practices. At the meeting, she noted, “When we focus on tariffs between partners, it’s about diverting our […]
EU Turning ‘Authoritarian’ with Ursula von der Leyen: Former French Prime Minister
Michel Barnier Questions EU Leadership Michel Barnier, a former French prime minister and Brexit negotiator for the EU, has criticized Ursula von der Leyen for her alignment with what he describes as an “authoritarian drift” during her time as the head of the European Commission. He suggests that, under her leadership, the EU has shifted […]
EU’s highest court allows sharing of texts between Von der Leyen and Pfizer chief
The European Union’s top court has reversed its earlier decision to block access to a text message from Ursula von der Leyen related to drug enforcement during the pandemic, marking a significant setback for the committee president. On Wednesday, the European Court of Justice annulled a November 2022 ruling by the European Commission, which had […]
EU could tax Big Tech’s digital ad revenue if Trump trade talks fail: Ursula von der Leyen
The European Union could retaliate with new taxes on American tech giants like Google and Meta if trade negotiations fail with President Trump, said top EU officials. Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the powerful European Commission, issued a warning after Trump approved a 90-day suspension of mutual tariffs on other countries except the […]