Von der Leyen, EU and Davos

EU's Von der Leyen warns against 'global race to bottom' on tariffs in Davos
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Tuesday of the risk of a 'global race to the bottom' using economic tools such as sanctions, export controls and tariffs. Speaking at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting a day after the inauguration of U.
Von der Leyen takes aim at China and signals to Trump in cautious Davos speech
The European Commission chief did not explicitly mention the new US president or his trade policies, but underscored the number of American jobs tied to European trade.
EU must be 'pragmatic' towards Trump's US - von der Leyen
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has called for the bloc to "deepen" ties with China and boost relations with India, while taking a "pragmatic" approach with Donald Trump's new US administration.
Von der Leyen signals EU willingness to work with US in Davos speech
The European Union wants to engage and negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, warning of the risk of a "global race to the bottom" using tools such as tariffs.
Video. Ursula von der Leyen reaffirms EU's commitment to Paris Agreement
Video. Speaking at the Davos Summit, Ursula von der Leyen emphasided the EU's dedication to the Paris climate agreement and urged international cooperation, despite Trump’s decision to withdraw.
Ursula von der Leyen Champions Paris Climate Accord at Davos
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed support for the Paris Climate Agreement at the World Economic Forum. Despite President Trump's withdrawal of the United States from the deal,
Von der Leyen announces visit to India
Von der Leyen’s announcement followed on the heels of a positive visit to Belgium by Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, during which he met European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič. The next round of talks on a free-trade agreement has been set for March 10-14 in Brussels.
EU's von der Leyen warns of escalating trade spat with US
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Tuesday of an escalating economic conflict with the new US administration under Donald Trump. "No other economies in the world are as integrated as we are,
EU's Von der Leyen says need to work together to avoid global race to the bottom
Europe has entered a new era of harsh geostrategic competition and will have to work together to avoid a global race to the bottom, European Commission President
European leaders at Davos vow to stick to Paris climate agreement despite Trump’s withdrawal
Various European leaders reacted to President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement saying that they will stick ...
As Davos 2025 reacts to Trump tack, EU chief leads defense against climate change
President Donald Trump has given everyone at Davos something to talk about with his actions on the first day of his second ...
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Commission stonewalls criticism after hiding von der Leyen’s week-long hospitalization
The Commission informed journalists on Jan. 3 that von der Leyen was suffering from “severe” pneumonia, but did not disclose ...
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EU, China warn against trade friction at Davos after Trump return
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen declared Tuesday that Europe was ready to negotiate with the United States and seek to improve ...
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EU's executive branch denies cover up over health of President Ursula von der Leyen
The European Commission is denying that it tried to cover up the state of health of its president, Ursula von der ...
At Davos, European Union vows to be ‘pragmatic but principled’ in negotiating with Trump, to safeguard continent’s interests and uphold values
Von der Leyen insisted that the United States remains an important partner, taking a conciliatory tone in a speech to the ...
Davos updates: Zelenskyy questions US NATO commitment
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy asked whether the US saw NATO as being necessary as he addressed the World Economic Forum in ...
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EU tells Trump’s America: We have other options
Ursula von der Leyen casts Europe as an economic heavyweight that can forge new alliances during another “America First” ...