- 21 June, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityUrsula von der Leyen
Von der Leyen confident EU will pass new sanctions package
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Eurpoean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday she was confident the bloc would approve a new package of sanctions against Russia. "I am confident…
Russia’s Putin united EU and NATO – EU Commission head
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The Russian invasion of Ukraine has united the 27-nation European Union and the NATO military alliance, the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said…
Biden to speak with European leaders to discuss Russia-Ukraine tensions
(Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will speak with European leaders on Monday to discuss the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, including Russia's military buildup on Ukraine’s borders, the…
EU’s von der Leyen says sanctions against Belarus to be widened
By Jeff Mason and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The European Union will widen sanctions against Belarus next week, European Commision President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday after a…
EU’s von der Leyen says will widen sanctions against Belarus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the European Union would widen its sanctions against Belarus, targeting both people and entities. Von der…
Exclusive-EU close to deal on new round of Belarus sanctions, diplomats say
By Robin Emmott BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is close to imposing more sanctions on Belarus, targeting some 30 individuals and entities including the foreign minister and Belarusian airline…
Greece proposes EU-wide mechanism on rising energy costs
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece has proposed an EU-wide mechanism for hedging against steep gas price fluctuations to help households tackle rising energy prices across the bloc. Gas prices have surged…
Evoking WW2, EU Commission chief urges Kosovo-Serbia reconciliation
PRISTINA (Reuters) - The European Union's chief executive urged Kosovo and Serbia on Wednesday to overcome a mounting border dispute and recommit to mediated talks in Brussels, saying that as…
Commission chief tells Albania: your future is in the EU
TIRANA (Reuters) - Albania belongs in the European Union in the future and it is up to the European Union to start membership talks, European Commission President Ursula von der…
Germany warns of lost U.S. trust as France wins EU support
By Philip Blenkinsop and Robin Emmott BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Germany joined France on Tuesday in berating the United States for negotiating a security pact in secret with Australia and Britain that…
