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European Council and European Commission Presidents to meet PM Modi; discu
Updated : 2 months ago IST
European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit India to represent the EU at the 16th EU-India Summit, scheduled for January 27.
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Presidents of European Commission, European Council to be chief guests at
Updated : 2 months ago IST
European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will pay a three-day State Visit to India from January 25 to 27 and will be Chief Guests at the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
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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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EU Chief welcomes agreement on EUR 1.5 billion for European Defence Indust
Updated : 5 months 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 : 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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EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen says "spirit of freedom" cann
Updated : 5 months ago IST
In her post on X, von der Leyen described the award as a "powerful message" to authoritarian regimes, asserting that "the spirit of freedom cannot be jailed" and that "the thirst for democracy always prevails," while reaffirming that "the fight continues".
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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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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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