Ursula von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia, expanding restrictions to high-impact sectors including energy, financial services, cryptocurrencies, and trade. For the first…

The European Union Commission has introduced a new, anonymous age verification app designed to protect children from online risks without compromising user privacy. After a one-time verification using an official ID, the open-source…

Speaking from Brussels, Belgium, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen demanded an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon, warning that broader Middle Eastern stability is impossible while the country remains under attack. She…

Speaking at the International Atomic Energy Agency Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, France, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe made a “strategic mistake” by turning away from nuclear energy. She said the EU aims…

Ursula von der Leyen said the territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland is non-negotiable, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos. She said Europe will work with the United States and partners to strengthen Arctic security,…

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…