Tag: Leyen
Von der Leyen gives up the sovereignty fund – but demands 66 billion euros from member states
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen The European Union demands more money from the member states. (Photo: dpa) Brussels When the USA startled the Europeans last year with their…
Von der Leyen moves away from free trade
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Among other things, the EU Commission is planning strict investment controls and export regulations. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels After years of debate, the US…
“Von der Leyen has gambled away”: Rising interest rates put a strain on the EU budget
Brussels In the Ukraine war and in the fight against the energy crisis, the EU mobilized billions – and thinned out its own budget. Now there is another stress factor…
How Ursula von der Leyen earned respect
Ursula von der Leyen The EU Commission President has a good chance of a second term. (Photo: Reuters) When Ursula von der Leyen was appointed President of the Commission in…
Von der Leyen promises a reduction in bureaucracy – but the number of EU rules is growing
Ursula von der Leyen The EU Commission President wants less bureaucracy in the EU. (Photo: AP) Brussels The EU Commission is making a new attempt to reduce bureaucracy. Commission President…
Macron and von der Leyen want to hold China accountable
Beijing, Berlin, Paris Before leaving for China, Emmanuel Macron spoke to Joe Biden on the phone. The Presidents of France and the United States have announced their joint will to…
Macron and von der Leyen want to achieve this in China
Berlin, Beijing, Brussels, Paris When it gets dark in Beijing these days, you can often see people crouching in front of small fires on the sidewalks. They burn so-called death…
Ursula von der Leyen wants to restrict European investments in China
Berlin, Brussels EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is campaigning for state controls on investments by European companies in China. The European Union must prevent the capital and expertise…
Ursula von der Leyen wants to restrict European investments in China
Berlin, Brussels EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is campaigning for state controls on investments by European companies in China. The European Union must prevent the capital and expertise…
Biden and von der Leyen are trying to talk about the subsidy dispute
Ursula von der Leyen and Joe Biden The head of the EU Commission wants to find a compromise with the USA in the subsidy dispute. (Photo: Reuters) Washington US President…
EU warns of factory closures – von der Leyen travels to Washington
Brussels, Washington The EU Commission sees the American Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as a serious threat to European industry. In an internal paper, Commissioner Thierry Breton’s Internal Market Directorate warns…
Von der Leyen wants to channel funds into wind, solar and nuclear
Ursula von der Leyen The head of the EU Commission wants to promote climate-friendly technologies. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Brussels In order to avoid a dangerous dependence on China, the EU…
Von der Leyen plans production targets for clean tech goods
Ursula von der Leyen The head of the EU Commission wants to promote climate-friendly technologies. (Photo: dpa) Brussels In order to avoid a dangerous dependence on China, the EU Commission…
Biden and von der Leyen plan to meet on March 10th
Ursula von der Leyen and Joe Biden Europe and the US are currently arguing about subsidies for companies. (Photo: AP) Washington In the midst of the subsidy dispute, US President…
Von der Leyen wants to strengthen the EU in competition with China and the USA
Ursula von der Leyen The head of the EU Commission wants to make the EU more independent of China and the USA. (Photo: AP) Brussels EU Commission chief Ursula von…
Von der Leyen rejects timetable for Ukraine’s EU accession
EU leaders demonstrate in Kyiv in support of Ukraine At a meeting in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, top representatives of the European Union expressed their support for the country…
Von der Leyen rejects timetable for Ukraine’s EU accession
EU leaders demonstrate in Kyiv in support of Ukraine At a meeting in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, top representatives of the European Union expressed their support for the country…
Von der Leyen announces further energy aid for Ukraine in Kyiv
Moscow wants to penetrate deeper into Ukraine because of western weapons The Russian leadership is threatening to dig deeper into the country over the supply of long-range western weapons to…
Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv for talks with the EU Commission
Ukrainian minister praises French radar system Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has praised the performance of a French anti-aircraft radar system. The system will save Ukrainian lives, Reznikov said Wednesday…
EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen announces green industrial plan
davos EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has spoken out in favor of extensive industrial policy interventions in order to advance Europe in the global race for climate-friendly technologies.…