Brussels 03.12.2022 The European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen (pictured) risked a diplomatic row with the UK by likening Britain’s rule in Ireland to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A dangerous game, given that the only power making laws undemocratically for part of a foreign country in Europe today (Russia apart) is the EU. Ursula…
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MEPs discuss aid to Ukraine
Strasbourg 05.04.2022 In a debate with French Minister Delegate Klinkert and President von der Leyen, MEPs said internal EU unity and solidarity is crucial now and for the future reconstruction of Ukraine. MEPs say solidarity within EU is key to helping 🇺🇦Ukraine & ending the war In a debate with FR Minister Delegate Klinkert &…
Leyen at Davos Forum
Brussels 20.01.2022 “There is a question lingering out there since the start of the pandemic: Are our democracies strong and fast enough to face the incredible challenge of COVID-19? Can democracies deliver?” ‘State of the World’ said in her special Address president von der Leyen at the Davos World Economic Forum, via video-conference: We also…
EU: 60% vaccinated adults
Brussels 02.07.2021 Today,the European Commission president announced that 60% of all adults in the EU are now fully vaccinated. “Full vaccination protects us from #COVID19 and its variants” the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen wrote on her Twitter micro blog. “Let’s stay vigilant. Let’s get vaccinated! For our own health – and to protect…
New heads of EU representations
Brussels 20.07.2021 Today, the Commission has appointed two new Heads of Representation in Paris and Luxembourg. Ms Valérie Drezet-Humez will start in her new function in Paris on 01 September 2021. Ms Anne Calteux will take up her duties as Head of Representation in Luxembourg, at a date still to be decided. They will act…
Belgium: Day of mourning
Brusssels 20.07.2021 Belgium held a day of mourning Tuesday,July 20, for the victims of the devastating floods, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel undertook her second visit to the region worst hit by the disaster. “In this day of mourning, we observed a minute of silence for the victims of the devastating floods. No words can…
MEPs debate Slovenian presidency
Strasbourg 06.07.2021 MEPs discussed the planned activities of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU with Prime Minister Janez Janša and Commission President von der Leyen. MEPs discussed the planned activities of the Slovenian presidency of the Council of the EU with Prime Minister Janez Janša and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen….
EU-Switzerland talks in stalemate
Brussels 25.04.2021 Talks on future ties between Switzerland and the European Union have once again hit a dead end in April, with Swiss President Guy Parmelin saying that “substantial differences” remain between the two parties, after talks with the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. (Image above: Bern, Switzerland). Regard depuis les coulisses sur…
Boris Johnson travels to Brussels
Brussels 08.12.2020 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will travel to Brussels for a summit in persona with the European commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, in an attempt to reach a breakthrough in the EU-UK stalled negotiations. This evening I spoke with @EU_Commission President @vonderleyen. We have asked our Chief Negotiators and their teams to…
Leyen condemns Vienna attack
The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen offered her condolences to the Austrian people, following the Vienna attack by the terrorist group Islamic State. The EU top executive has spoken to Austria Chancellor Sebastian Kurz to express the determination to “relentlessly fight terrorism”, and stand by Austrian people in this tragic circumstances….
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