24 stories tagged #Ursula von der Leyen

  1. Von der Leyen Defends EU Carbon Market Amid Energy Price Crisis
    finance

    Von der Leyen Defends EU Carbon Market Amid Energy Price Crisis

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen resists scrapping the ETS carbon pricing system, urging member states to cut energy taxes instead while planning reforms to stabilize prices and sustain decarbonization goals.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. European Publishers and Tech Firms Demand EU Fine Google Over Search Bias
    tech

    European Publishers and Tech Firms Demand EU Fine Google Over Search Bias

    Major European publishers and tech alliances urge the European Commission to conclude its two-year DMA probe into Google’s search practices and impose a binding fine by week’s end.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Europe Must Adapt to Chaotic World, Say Von der Leyen and Kallas
    world

    Europe Must Adapt to Chaotic World, Say Von der Leyen and Kallas

    EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Kaja Kallas urge Europe to embrace a new era of geopolitical uncertainty, shedding old assumptions and strengthening independence.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  4. European Leaders Mark International Women's Day with Calls for Strength and Equality
    world

    European Leaders Mark International Women's Day with Calls for Strength and Equality

    European leaders emphasized strength, equality, and responsibility on International Women's Day, addressing global conflicts and urging continued progress for women's rights.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. Global Leaders Condemn U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran Amid Escalating Tensions
    world

    Global Leaders Condemn U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran Amid Escalating Tensions

    World governments react with grave concern and calls for restraint following joint U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran, highlighting fears of regional instability.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. EU Scrambles to Override Hungarian Veto on Critical Ukraine Loan
    world

    EU Scrambles to Override Hungarian Veto on Critical Ukraine Loan

    The European Union is exploring multiple avenues to circumvent Hungary's veto on a crucial €90 billion loan for Ukraine, amidst escalating tensions over an oil pipeline dispute.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  7. EU Pushes Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst Parliament Opposition
    world

    EU Pushes Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst Parliament Opposition

    The European Commission moves forward with the contentious Mercosur trade agreement, bypassing EU Parliament opposition and a judicial review.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. EU's 'One Europe, One Market' Strategy: A Bid for Global Competitiveness
    finance

    EU's 'One Europe, One Market' Strategy: A Bid for Global Competitiveness

    The European Commission unveils a bold strategy to unify its internal market, aiming to close the competitiveness gap with the U.S. and China.

    3mo ago 2 min read