The Latest Breaking News from Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission has proposed a €2 trillion long-term budget which would controversially merge agricultural and cohesion funds. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defended the move as effective, but critics have warned it could undermine rural and regional development.

The European Commission and the White House are making contradictory claims about the content and scope of the EU-US trade deal.

The EU-U.S. tariff agreement sealed over the weekend has been described as a “dark day” for Europe and even a capitulation to American demands

Greek finance minister and other trade officials share their thoughts on the tariff agreement reached between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

The 15% rate removes Trump's threat of a 30% tariff. But it effectively raises the tariff on EU goods from 1.2% last year to 17%.

France's prime minister slammed the trans‑Atlantic trade pact announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, branding it “submission” by the European Union.

The EU cannot compel private companies to invest in the United States

Europe's auto industry is relieved that the EU-US trade deal reduces short-term uncertainty but many, particularly in the struggling German sector, remain deeply worried about the long-term impact.

Europe may have staved off an economic clash, but the compromise leaves the bloc facing higher tariffs and internal discord

The deal, struck at talks in Scotland over the weekend, will see US tariffs of 15% on most imports from the EU.

Ever-confident of his own prowess and deaf to claims of a conflict of interest, Donald Trump has been hosting European leaders and getting in some golf while proudly promoting his luxury Scottish resorts.