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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Pragmatist or featherweight? Ursula Von der Leyen blamed for bad deal on tariffs, but EU had no stomach for a fight

Ursula von der Leyen faced criticism from Viktor Orban, who labeled her a "featherweight" and claimed she was easily outmatched by American counterparts.
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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Donal O'Donovan: Trade deal is big win for Donald Trump, bad loss for Europeans and a disaster for the EU

The EU's tariff deal with the US imposes a 15% tariff on EU exports while zero tariffs apply to US imports.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

US and EU reach a trade deal that sets 15% across-the-board tariffs and pledges hundreds of billions in investments

The U.S. and EU agreed on a 15% tariff rate and substantial investments in U.S. industry.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Trump meets EU chief in push to clinch trade deal DW 07/27/2025

Trump and von der Leyen met to finalize a trade agreement with a firm deadline of August 1 to avoid new tariffs on EU goods.
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fromFortune
3 weeks ago

US-EU trade deal with 15% tariff is on the table but needs sign-off from Trump, diplomat says

Negotiations between Trump and von der Leyen aimed to finalize a trade deal to avoid a 30% US levy on EU exports.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

West as we knew it no longer exists,' warns Von der Leyen Europe live

The West as previously understood has changed due to political shifts, notably from the Trump presidency.
European Commission President von der Leyen stresses the need for Europe to enhance its manufacturing and defense capabilities.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
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EU official's warning to US: We could tax Big Tech's digital ad revenue if Trump trade talks fail

The EU may impose new taxes on American tech firms if trade talks fail.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

West as we knew it no longer exists,' warns Von der Leyen Europe live

The West as previously understood has changed due to political shifts, notably from the Trump presidency.
European Commission President von der Leyen stresses the need for Europe to enhance its manufacturing and defense capabilities.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

EU president Ursula von der Leyen easily survives 'destabilising' confidence vote

Ursula von der Leyen survives a no confidence vote, indicating her strong legislative support.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ursula von der Leyen faces rare censure vote in European parliament

Ursula von der Leyen faces a censure vote in the European Parliament reflecting discontent over rightward shifts in EU policies.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Fianna Fail MEPs will not vote against EU president Von der Leyen in 'far-right' censure motion

Ireland's MEPs are divided on a motion against Ursula von der Leyen concerning her Covid response and alleged interference in elections.
fromFortune Europe
1 month ago

EU chief demands China address trade imbalance as tensions flare

If our partnership is to move forward, we need a genuine rebalancing: fewer market distortions, less overcapacity exported from China, and fair, reciprocal access for European businesses in China.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Europe's top negotiator says it's impossible to get a trade deal done by Trump's July deadline

Ursula von der Leyen announced a detailed trade deal with the US by July 9 was "impossible" due to high trade volume complexity.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Von der Leyen's European Commission faces no-confidence vote DW 07/02/2025

"Right-wing Romanian MEP Gheorghe Piperea launched the motion of censure, criticizing von der Leyen for a lack of transparency regarding text messages exchanged with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla during the COVID-19 pandemic."
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany updates: Von der Leyen to receive Charlemagne Prize DW 05/29/2025

Ursula von der Leyen is awarded the Charlemagne Prize for her significant role in maintaining European unity during crises.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

'Pfizergate' verdict delivers blow to European Commission DW 05/14/2025

The EU General Court has annulled a decision denying access to text messages between top officials and Pfizer, highlighting transparency issues.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Von der Leyen's texts with Pfizer boss can be shared, says EU's highest court

EU court ruling forces Ursula von der Leyen to reconsider transparency about text messages with a pharmaceutical executive during the pandemic.
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