Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, announced her new team, setting the stage for the next five years. She asserted that the diverse group of individuals will work towards a stronger, more secure, and more competitive Europe.
The European Union has approved Euro 2.4 million in humanitarian aid to help the most affected population in the recent floods in India, northern Bangladesh and the Philippines.
Ursula von der Leyen secured her second term as President of the European Commission, while Antonio Costa, former Prime Minister of Portugal, was appointed President of the European Council. Kaja Kallas, the Estonian Prime Minister, was nominated for the role of High Representative for Forei
"Welcome that G7 addresses the key topic of migration. We must work as partners to address root causes, fight smugglers/human traffickers & work on legal pathways. The EU Pact on Migration & Asylum is a major step forward, complemented by strong partnerships with third countries," sa
The move, which Beijing officials have slammed as "protectionist," comes less than a month after Washington quadrupled US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to 100 per cent.
Electric vehicle maker Tesla has asked the European Union to subject its cars to a lower tariff than other manufacturers shipping into the bloc from China, Bloomberg reported.
"Good to speak to Narendra Modi to take stock following the Indian elections. We agreed to continue discussions on strengthening our bilateral relations, including the FTA. And we looked forward to the forthcoming @G7 summit where we will discuss our joint work on global issues," Ursula v