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"Historic and important elections for Bangladesh": EU Observer Chief Ivars
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Bangladesh votes on February 12 amid tight security and finalised logistics. EU Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs called the elections historic, stressing a neutral, fact-based assessment. Over 12.77 crore voters will elect representatives, alongside a constitutional referendum, with authorities ex
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EU chief thanks President Murmu for hosting her at Republic Day celebratio
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"Thank you for hosting us on Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu. Thank you very much for your warm welcome. Europe and India are the world's largest democracies, committed to working together to shape a new global order. This is why we are here to take our partnership to new heights,"
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EU Chief calls for "European independence" amid shift in global order; rea
Updated : 4 months ago IST
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday called for greater European independence in economic and security matters, noting the rapid global changes, while reaffirming Greenland's sovereignty and territorial integrity amid US President Donald Trump's threat to annex
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EU chief discusses Greenland with US Congress delegation
Updated : 4 months ago IST
European Union Chief Ursula von der Leyen on Monday (local time) held a meeting with a bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress, where they discussed Donald Trump's recent threats to acquire Greenland.
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EU warns Tariffs risk "dangerous downward spiral", calls emergency meeting
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 10 per cent tariffs on Denmark and other European Union countries, EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen stated tariffs undermine "transatlantic relations" and "risk a dangerous downward spiral."
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EU to "swiftly" propose fresh sanctions over Iran crackdown, says von der
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen stated the EU will swiftly propose more sanctions over Iran's protest crackdown. As unrest continues, Reza Pahlavi urged US action while Trump threatened tough measures. Iran has extended internet restrictions, and UN rights chief Volker Turk condemned violen
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"Rising number of casualties in Iran is horrifying": EU chief von der Leye
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Around 2,000 people have been killed in protests against Iran's regime, The Times of Israel reported, citing Reuters, quoting an Iranian official who blamed "terrorists" for the deaths of civilians and security personnel.
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Europe stands fully behind Iranians demanding freedom: EU chief
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sharing a post on X, von der Leyen said, "Tehran's streets, and cities around the world, echo with the footsteps of Iranian women and men demanding freedom. Freedom to speak, to gather, to travel and above all to live freely."
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EU Chief welcomes agreement on EUR 1.5 billion for European Defence Indust
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed on Friday the agreement on European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), which will see EUR1.5 billion towards strengthening European defence industry and supporting Ukraine.
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"A proud moment for Europe," says EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen on Philipp
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated economist Philippe Aghion on winning the Nobel Prize in Economics, calling it a proud moment for Europe. She praised his contributions to European competitiveness and recalled his recent visit to the EU Commission to discuss
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Macron, von der Leyen welcome Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal, urg
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
French President Emmanuel Macron and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal, praising mediation by the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkiye. Both leaders urged all sides to uphold the agreement and called for lasting peace based on the two-state soluti
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"Gaza must be rebuilt": EU Chief at UNGA reaffirms two-state solution; ann
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"We will set up a Palestine Donor Group. Because any future Palestinian State must be viable also from an economic point of view. And we Europeans will set up a dedicated instrument for Gaza's reconstruction. Gaza must be rebuilt," von der Leyen said.
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