Keywords: Ursula von der Leyen


EU foreign policy chief resists Franco-German plan to reshape bloc diplomacy

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is reportedly pushing back against a Franco-German initiative aimed at restructuring the bloc's diplomatic system, amid growing tensions over how the EU should organize and manage its external policy. According to diplomats cited by Politico, Kallas......

Von der Leyen says Ukraine seeks billions of euros for Patriot missiles

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Ukraine has submitted a new request to the European Union for several billion euros to finance air-defense capabilities, including advanced Patriot missile systems. Speaking ahead of a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, von der Leyen......

European Commission considers major restructuring of the EU diplomatic service

The European Commission is reportedly examining a major restructuring of the European Union's diplomatic apparatus, including plans to redistribute some responsibilities currently handled by the European External Action Service (EEAS) to departments within the Commission. According to reports cited......

EU prepares €190 million boost for Morocco’s migration cooperation

The European Union is preparing additional financial support for Morocco to strengthen cooperation on migration management, border control and security, as Brussels and Rabat move closer to completing negotiations on a broader strategic partnership. According to European officials cited by Euronews,......

Summer holidays in times of crisis put European leaders under political pressure

European leaders are facing growing scrutiny over their summer holidays as geopolitical tensions, migration pressures and natural disasters continue to dominate the political agenda. For politicians already struggling with declining public support, taking time off during a major crisis can quickly become......

European Union praises Morocco-Spain cooperation on Ceuta and calls for stronger border security

The European Union has commended the cooperation between Morocco and Spain in managing migration challenges around the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, describing their coordination as an effective example of cross-border collaboration. At the same time, EU officials have reiterated the need to strengthen the......

Death toll from irregular migration to Ceuta rises as Europe intensifies border debate

The death toll linked to attempts to reach the Spanish-administered city of Ceuta through irregular migration routes has reportedly risen, highlighting the growing humanitarian cost of dangerous sea crossings and renewed pressure on European migration policies. The latest developments have intensified......

Von der Leyen calls for faster migrant returns after Ceuta border crisis

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the swift implementation of migrant return procedures in accordance with European Union law following the recent surge in irregular arrivals to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Her remarks come as European authorities continue to respond......

European Union accelerates plan to electrify its economy

The European Union is stepping up efforts to accelerate the electrification of its economy as part of its long-term strategy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and achieve its climate objectives. The European Commission has presented a new action plan that aims......