The Latest Breaking News on Ursula von der Leyen

EU likely to cap Russian oil over Ukraine war, annexation of 4 regions

Amid heightened security concerns over Russia's nuclear threats and annexation of 4 regions in Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von…

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EU signals shifts towards gas price cap

Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - The EU is "ready to discuss" a price cap on gas within the bloc to bring…

AFP

EU's von der Leyen to press EU leaders on gas price cap

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will impress upon EU leaders meeting this week the need for a gas…

Reuters

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EU signals shifts towards price cap on imported gas

Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - The EU is "ready to discuss" a price cap on imported gas to bring down soaring…

AFP

Putin signs document incorporating occupied areas of Ukraine into Russia

In defiance of international law, President Vladimir Putin has signed treaties absorbing occupied regions of Ukraine into Russia. Most governments…

Radio France Internationale

Amid war, Europeans support a more ‘geopolitical European Union’

The latest Transatlantic Trends survey finds that Europeans consider the EU equally important to NATO for safety.

Al Jazeera

Reaction to Putin proclaiming annexation of Ukrainian lands

U.S. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN

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Hazmat crews scrambled to EU headquarters as 'suspicious white powder' found near office of president

The headquarters of the European Commission saw hazmat crews arrive after reports of a suspicious white powder were made on…

Daily Mirror

Europe suspects Russia behind ‘suspicious’ damage to Nord Stream gas pipelines

The EU has urgently cranked up security and warned of retaliation following the “highly suspicious” damage to the Nord Stream…

Irish Independent

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Fresh EU sanctions will "make Kremlin pay" for escalating in Ukraine -von der Leyen

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Wednesday a new package of Russia sanctions, designed "to make the…

Reuters

Top EU officials to make statement on Russia sanctions at 1400 GMT

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will make an announcement at 1600…

Reuters

EU suspects sabotage in mysterious Russian gas pipeline leak

The European Union believes sabotage is the most likely cause of leaks in two Baltic Sea gas pipelines between Russia…

Radio France Internationale

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin-backed officials ask Putin to annex regions; EU announces new sanctions on Russia – as it happened

Russian-installed leaders of Luhansk and Kherson ask for territories to be annexed; new EU sanctions designed to ‘make Kremlin pay’

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There is a tremendous gap between resources and awareness when it comes to kids’ health: Dr Radhika Batra, 2022 Goalkeepers Global Goals Award winner

The Bill Melinda Gates Foundation honoured Dr Radhika Batra, co-founder of the nonprofit organization Every Infant Matters, which provides last-mile…

The Times of India

EU's von der Leyen delivers veiled warning to Italy's right wing

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has warned Italy of consequences should it veer away from democratic principles, issuing…

Reuters

Alarm bells ring over EU states’ €500bn spending on energy subsidies to citizens

The EU’s ambitious draft plans to co-ordinate energy policy are gradually being dialled down, leaving Ireland pretty much on its…

Irish Independent

Biden and Truss discuss NI protocol and Russia in New York meeting

The leaders made the remarks as they sat down to talks also centring on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and…

The Independent UK

Window of opportunity to resolve Stormont stand-off – O’Neill

The Assembly has been in a state of flux since February with the DUP taking protest action against the NI…

The Independent UK

Liz Truss and Ursula von der Leyen unite to condemn Putin’s ‘failing’ invasion

The leaders also had a ‘good discussion’ on relations between the UK and EU when they met at the United…

The Independent UK

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Eu's von der Leyen and Britain's Truss: Russia's invasion is failing

President Vladimir Putin's decision to order a partial Russian mobilisation to fight in Ukraine is a sign of weakness, European…

Reuters

Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron among world leaders at Queen’s funeral

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito mingled with heads of state and other distinguished guests at a reception following the Westminster Abbey service.

The Independent UK

King Charles hosts Buckingham Palace reception for world leaders as they gather for Queen’s funeral

Presidents, prime ministers and royals from across the globe came together as guests of the monarch on the eve of…

The Independent UK

How the EU's energy roadmap aims to avoid 'winter of discontent'

The European Commission unveiled proposals this week to bring down the soaring price of gas and electricity across the European…

Radio France Internationale

'State of the EU' speech: Is the Union rising to acute challenges?

In a much-awaited speech this week, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen focused on the acute problems facing the…

France 24

Volodymyr Zelensky hosts EU’s Ursula von der Leyen as he seeks to outmanoeuvre Moscow politically

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky focussed yesterday on adding political momentum to Ukraine’s recent military gains against Russia.

Irish Independent