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Von der Leyen warned about China. Europe didn't listen. Will it now?

Three years ago, Ursula von der Leyen set an assertive tone in a landmark speech about EU-China relations. Today, she is on the verge of turning her words into action. But a formidable challenge remains in her way.

Euronews 4d ago

Drone explosion in Romanian port spurs Ukraine war spillover fears

Drone explosion in Romanian port spurs Ukraine war spillover fears European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the maritime drone was a ‘direct consequence’ of the Russia-Ukraine war. A maritime drone has exploded in Romania’s Constanta port, with several other drones discovered nearby. The Romanian Ministry of National Defence said on Friday that the drone had self-detonated at 10:30am local time (07:30 GMT).

Al Jazeera 4d ago

Von der Leyen gears up for fight over China trade ties

BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will ask top officials to support a major crackdown on subsidized Chinese imports, setting the stage for a battle with EU countries that still want to protect their ties to Beijing. EU commissioners will meet on Friday to debate the future of the bloc’s relations with Beijing, as national governments led by France demand action to protect their industries in the face of hostile trading practices, while others like export...

Politico EU 12d ago

EU leaders condemn Russia for drone crash in Romania

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa condemned Moscow Friday morning after a Russian drone struck an apartment building in eastern Romania overnight. “Russia’s war of aggression has crossed yet another line. A Russian drone incursion struck a densely populated area in Romania, injuring civilians. On EU territory,” von der Leyen wrote in a statement on X, expressing solidarity with Romania and its citizens.

Politico EU 12d ago

EU leaders denounce Russia's 'reckless' escalation after drone hits Romania

Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas have condemened Russia for violating Romania's airspace after a drone hit the city of Galați.

Euronews 11d ago

Drone wars: Russian drone strikes Romania, prompting fierce criticism across Europe

The drone had been "involved in the bombing of infrastructure in Ukraine" before crashing in Galați, authorities said. Ursula von der Leyen said Russia had "crossed yet another line".

Euronews 12d ago

EU summit with western Balkan leaders to reaffirm membership prospects

Macron, Merz and von der Leyen among those due to gather in Montenegro for talks on integration of six countriesEuropean leaders will seek to show six western Balkan countries that they have a real chance of joining the EU one day, despite splits over how to handle enlargement of the 27-member bloc. Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, Giorgia Meloni and Ursula von der Leyen are among more than 30 leaders expected to gather in the Montenegrin coastal resort of Tivat on Friday for summit talks....

The Guardian World 5d ago

EU summit with western Balkan leaders to reaffirm membership prospects

Macron, Merz and von der Leyen among those due to gather in Montenegro for talks on integration of six countriesEuropean leaders will seek to show six western Balkan countries that they have a real chance of joining the EU one day, despite splits over how to handle enlargement of the 27-member bloc. Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, Giorgia Meloni and Ursula von der Leyen are among more than 30 leaders expected to gather in the Montenegrin coastal resort of Tivat on Friday for summit talks....

The Guardian UK 5d ago

EU watchdog says von der Leyen should have kept Macron’s Mercosur text message

The EU’s transparency watchdog has accused the Commission of maladministration for failing to keep a text message from French President Emmanuel Macron to Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the EU executive, urging a freeze in talks on a major trade deal with Latin America. Macron’s text message in early 2024, exclusively reported by POLITICO, sought to halt talks on the trade accord with the Mercosur bloc within sight of the finish line. The deal was only approved at the beginning of this...

Politico EU 4d ago

Magyar says Hungary and EU 'close to a deal' on releasing frozen cash ahead of crunch meeting

Hungarian negotiators are making a last-minute push to secure as much as possible from the €17 billion frozen EU funds, as Péter Magyar prepares to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday.

Euronews 12d ago