Ursula von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Montenegro is “a pioneer in the EU accession process” and could become the 28th EU member by 2028 if it stays focused and united. Speaking in Tivat during her Western Balkans tour, von…

In her State of the European Union address, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will propose sanctions on extremist Israeli ministers and settlers, along with a partial suspension of the EU-Israel…

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said in Brussels that Ukraine must defend itself “without limits” and confirmed a new sanctions package against Russia in September. She noted frozen Russian assets are being used for Kyiv. President…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned US President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs, calling them a "major blow to the world economy." Speaking in Uzbekistan, she warned of rising costs for…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new €3.5 billion aid package for Ukraine in March, reaffirming Europe's commitment to supporting the country. Speaking at a Kiev summit on the third anniversary of the…

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled the nominees for the new European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union. Each EU member state is represented by one commissioner in the 27-member body,…

EU leaders gathered in Brussels to select top officials after the European Parliament elections. Meeting informally, they aim to appoint the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission, and the High…

United States President Joe Biden hosted European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the White House. Making statements before their tripartite summit, the members touched upon…

After the Ukrainian government's allegations that Russia smuggled hundreds of minors into the country, the European Union (EU) took action. At the EU Leaders' Summit, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU will…

Croatia, which joined the EU in 2013, changed its currency from the Kuna to the Euro with the new year and joined the Schengen Zone, which allows passport-free travel to Eurozone countries. A ceremony held at midnight at the Bregana…