The Latest Breaking News from Ursula von der Leyen

France and Germany are at odds over the negotiating strategy on trade with the US, while the Commission is increasingly doubtful about securing a zero-tariff deal.

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has proposed to EU leaders the launch of a Europe-led initiative to establish a structured trade cooperation with Asian countries, potentially laying the groundwork for an alternative to the gridlocked World Trade Organisation (WTO).

A downward revision of the price cap on Russian oil is considered essentially dead after a disappointing G7 summit and the Israel-Iran conflict.

The US president casts doubt on Washington’s commitment to NATO’s Article 5 clause ahead of two-day summit in The Hague.

Amid internal shifting positions within the European Commission and mounting political pressure on parliamentary groups, the twists and turns surrounding the EU's Green Claims Directive offer a revealing snapshot of the bloc’s evolving political dynamics.

The EU and Canada summit strengthens their strategic ties with a new Security and Defence Partnership, digital trade agreement talks and deeper cooperation on AI.

Amid Trump’s disrespect of old allies, EU and Canada vow more support for Ukraine and joint work on climate crisis

Von der Leyen's hawkish intervention at the G7 summit has dented hopes of a diplomatic reset between the EU and China.

Hopes of inking a speedy European Union-Australia free trade deal appear wishful, with some Brussels observers hosing down expectations.