The European Commission’s approval rating is deeply split in the EU and alarmingly low in a handful of member states, new polling shows, raising questions over Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second term at the executive’s helm.
Prior to her Monday meetings with Italian political leaders, von der Leyen was a guest on national TV, where she spoke about the need to defend Ukraine against Russia's aggression to preserve peace in Europe.
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French President Emmanuel Macron clarified on Monday that the US and its allies have no intentions of seeking regime change in Russia. However, Paris remains committed to supporting Kiev in its ongoing conflict with Moscow, pledging continued aid for as long as necessary.
Macron's remarks came during a joint press conference with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Elysee Palace, where they engaged in discussions alongside the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. Among the topics addressed were the Ukraine conflict, bilateral trade, and economic relations between France and China.
In his statements, Macron emphasised the importance of dialogue and cooperation in addressing global challenges, underscoring the need for diplomatic solutions to complex geopolitical issues.
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The European Commission is reinstating funding for a key UN agency, UNRWA, that was accused of harbouring staff who participated in the 7 October massacre.
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Trade issues topped the agenda with EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen warning "For trade to be fair, access to each other's markets also needs to be reciprocal."
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Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled plans to set up a European Democracy Shield to protect the EU from malign foreign interference if she secures a second term at the helm of the Commission.
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The European Union stands ready to flex its muscles to protect the bloc from China's aggressive trade practices, European Commission chief von der Leyen warned Monday following a three-way meeting with Macron and Xi.
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The largest-ever expansion of the EU in 2004 saw 10 mainly eastern and central European countries fulfill long-held ambitions of joining the bloc. Many were emerging from decades of communist rule and had hopes that home-grown businesses would flourish in an environment of free enterprise.
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Belgian MEP Hilde Vautmans who is accused of misusing EU funds, has rejected the allegations, maintaining that her actions were compliant with regulations.
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Critics fear it could be used to stifle the press and non-governmental organisations and derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union. Georgia has been a candidate country since..
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Ursula von der Leyen has given her strongest indication yet that she would be willing to work with Giorgia Meloni's hard-right party after the upcoming elections to the European Parliament.
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Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, one of the lead candidates in the European elections, has issued a blistering verdict of Ursula von der Leyen's first term in office.
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