With slow growth and rising spending demands, von der Leyen has warned of cuts across all sectors, aiming to redirect funds from traditional areas to priorities like defense and innovation.

As tensions with the US persist, the EU appears to be preparing for all scenarios—while maintaining a clear preference for diplomacy

The Rome conference drew more than 100 official delegations, 40 international organizations and development banks, and over 2,000 business representatives, civil society organizations, and Ukrainian local authorities

Reports come from the sidelines of a Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome on Thursday, following talks by Ursula von der Leyen, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, host Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and Maltese PM Robert Abela

While von der Leyen emerged politically unscathed, the vote revealed deeper tensions within the European Parliament. Several political factions expressed dissatisfaction with aspects of the Commission’s direction under her leadership

There has been a 173% increase in arrivals to Greece from Eastern Libya, indicating a sharp rise in migratory pressure on the Eastern Mediterranean front

The EU Ocean Pact targets 6 pillars: ocean health, blue economy, coastal resilience, marine research, maritime security, and global ocean governance.

A European court has ruled the European Commission erred in refusing to release text messages exchanged between Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The case, dubbed “Pfizergate,” started to unfold in 2021, when Ursula von der Leyen revealed the existence of text messages […]

"But for me, it's important that if I go to the White House, I want to have a package we can discuss."

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made special reference to the Greece-Egypt electricity interconnection project (GREGY Project), during her speech at the Summit on the Future of Energy Security, held in London on April 24, 2025. She emphasized the project’s importance for the energy security of both Europe and Africa. The interconnection is part […]

The European Union is expected to pause a series of countermeasures, including tariffs against the United States, for 90 days, following President Donald Trump’s decision to grant a grace period before imposing additional tariffs. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen posted on social platform X (formerly Twitter): “We took note of the announcement by […]

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s unexpected decision to pause sweeping tariffs for most countries, calling it “an important step towards stabilizing the global economy.”

As tensions escalate, the EU is expected to continue negotiations with Washington while preparing for potential economic retaliation.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemns U.S. tariffs, vowing firm EU countermeasures.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Greece looks forward to working with your administration to advance security, stability, and shared prosperity

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has introduced a fresh set of hiring rules for the incoming crop of EU commissioners.

Henry Foy, the Financial Times’ Brussels Bureau chief, noted to To Vima, Ursula von der Leyen "has managed to assemble a team that, even despite political differences, looks set to dance to her tune."

Crucial questions need to be addressed for Europe to establish a unified defense industry, as outlined in the Draghi report

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas was nominated as the EU's next foreign affairs chief, while former Prime Minister of Portugal Antonio Costa will serve as Chairman of EU Summits