Ursula von der Leyen, Davos and European Union

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's 'divided' remarks at Davos reflect EU's dilemma in its policy toward China: expert
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the World Economic Forum (WEF). Photo: VCG. In a speech delivered on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF), European Comm
World moving faster than ever towards clean energy - Ursula von der Leyen
“The world is moving faster than ever towards clean energy. Last year alone, global spending on clean energy hit a record of $2 trillion. For every dollar invested in fossil fuels, you had $2 invested in renewable energy. And the power sector clean energy investments outnumber fossil fuel by 10 to 1,” said von der Leyen.
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.
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 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 Must 'Engage Constructively' With China: Von Der Leyen
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday the bloc should "engage constructively" with China, despite rising trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.
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
Switzerland: Von der Leyen says that the EU is willing to negotiate with the US based on its principles
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, stated this Tuesday that the "top priority" of the European Union is to quickly establish relations with the new administration of the United States to seek common interests and negotiate,
Ursula von der Leyen reaffirms EU's commitment to Paris climate agreement
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, speaks at the Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
High-level EU-China talks to resume as top diplomats slated to meet in Munich
Kaja Kallas, who recently assumed EU post, and Wang Yi will sit down next month, after a brief handshake between senior officials in Davos.
Switzerland's Health Minister Criticises US Exit From WHO
Switzerland has expressed“deep” regret over US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the World <a target=_blank ...
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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 ...
As Trump takes office, the European Union says it's ready to do business with the world
The European Union is keen to partner with countries around the world and is “open for business,” European Commission chief ...