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EU warns Tariffs risk "dangerous downward spiral", calls emergency meeting
Updated : 4 months 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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European Council and European Commission Presidents to meet PM Modi; discu
Updated : 4 months, 1 week 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 : 4 months, 1 week 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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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, 1 week 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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Paris meeting of 'Coalition of Willing', US promises security guarantees f
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The members of the Coalition of the Willing, Ukraine and the United States met in Paris where they stressed the commitment towards a "just and lasting peace in Ukraine" and welcomed the progress achieved between the partners, the official statement by the European Commission said on Tuesd
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Bulgaria welcomes the Euro amid celebration, concern and political tension
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks 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 : 5 months, 2 weeks 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 : 5 months, 3 weeks 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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EU pledges continued financial aid to Ukraine, backs Russian energy import
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The EU pledged financial aid to Ukraine through 2027, approved its 19th sanctions package against Russia, and began talks to ban Russian gas and oil imports. Zelenskyy welcomed the support, while EU leaders emphasized long-term backing for Ukraine and measures to counter Russia's energy w
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European Union adopts 19th sanctions package against Russia: EU foreign po
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The 19th package of sanctions against Russia introduces a gradual phase out of imports of Russian LNG, blacklists "shadow fleet" of vessels, restricts movement of Russian diplomats. It also sanctions banks and cryptocurrencies and imposes restrictions on companies from India and China.
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