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"Rising number of casualties in Iran is horrifying": EU chief von der Leye
Updated : 2 months 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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Bulgaria welcomes the Euro amid celebration, concern and political tension
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
For many, the occasion symbolised Bulgaria's deeper integration into Europe. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde hailed the move as a powerful sign of unity and shared values, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described it as a milestone that would simpli
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Ireland Ambassador "hopeful" on India-EU FTA
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Ireland's Ambassador to India, Kevin Kelly, remained "hopeful" of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, stating that the meeting of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February was "very positive."
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"Dawn of a new era," says von der Leyen as EU moves toward full energy ind
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The European Union announced it is entering a "new era" by phasing out all Russian gas and oil imports, with gas imports to stop by autumn 2027, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
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"A clear signal from both sides of Atlantic": European Commission chief vo
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed a call with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and praised the US sanctions on major Russian oil companies, saying the measures, alongside the EU's 19th package, signal continued transatlantic pressure on Russia over its lack of co
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"A proud moment for Europe," says EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen on Philipp
Updated : 5 months 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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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces twin no-confidenc
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces two no-confidence motions from the far right and far left over trade deals and governance issues. Though expected to fail, the motions highlight growing political divisions in the EU, Euro News reported.
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Herve Delphin highlights alignment of planets, symbolising dynamics of Ind
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delphin highlighted the alignment of planets, symbolising the dynamics of the India-EU relationship. He noted that the recent visit of the European Commission President to Delhi and the release of a landmark political document on the EU-India Strategic Agenda demonstrate the EU's commitment
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EU aims to end Russian oil, gas imports by year-end, says President Ursula
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an accelerated timeline to completely phase out Russian oil and gas imports to the European Union by the end of 2025, emphasising the urgency to cut off funding for Russia's war efforts in Ukraine.
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"Gaza must be rebuilt": EU Chief at UNGA reaffirms two-state solution; ann
Updated : 5 months, 2 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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"Ready to take India-EU relationship to next level...": PM Modi thanks Eu
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for her wishes on his birthday and reaffirmed the commitment to take forward the India-European Union relationship to the next level.
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Russia denies GPS jamming claims on von der Leyen's plane, calls allegatio
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Russia has denied claims of jamming the GPS of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane, calling them "preposterous" and "100% false," RT reported. Amid these claims, von der Leyen visited Poland to discuss defence and EU solidarity, while Putin blamed the West and NATO for
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