Ursula von der Leyen

EU demands from Russia ‘immediate release’ of Alexei Navalny

Alexei Navalny was arrested in Moscow by police after his flight from Germany landed on Sunday. Five months after he…

4 years ago

Parliament calls for clarity and transparency on Vaccines. Why?

Lack of transparency has recently fuelled uncertainty and disinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccination in Europe, say MEPs. Sandra Gallina, the EU’s…

4 years ago

EU calls next American President Joe Biden to work very closely

What happened in Washington yesterday is as appalling as it is outrageous. However, the fact that on the same night,…

4 years ago

Washington Chaos: Is it a day to remember for US Democracy?

Washington DC erupted in chaos US Democracy, world leaders react to 'horrifying' scenes and Donald Trump wants to remember this…

4 years ago

Moderna vaccine safe and effective for Europeans

European Commission has granted a conditional marketing authorisation (CMA) for the COVID‑19 vaccine developed by Moderna, the second COVID-19 vaccine…

4 years ago

EU and China reach agreement in principle on investment

The EU and China have concluded in principle the negotiations for a Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI). This deal follows…

4 years ago

Von der Leyen and Michel sign Brexit Trade Deal as EU Parliament debates

It was worth fighting for this Brexit Trade Deal said Von der Leyen signing with Charles Michel the EU-UK Trade…

4 years ago

Commission sends COVID-19 vaccines to the Western Balkans

European Commission adopted a package of €70 million to fund COVID-19 vaccines for Western Balkans partners. EU funds run under…

4 years ago

Vaccination in Europe – A European success story

The development and distribution of an effective vaccination against COVID-19 represents a lasting response to the pandemic. It is at…

4 years ago

EU-UK Trade Deal: EU protection, fair competition and common future

After intensive negotiations, European Commission has reached an agreement, a good trade deal with the United Kingdom leaving Brexit behind.…

4 years ago

Fair, balanced deal reached with UK. EC President announced Brexit Deal

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a Brexit Deal with the UK and that was "worth fighting for".…

4 years ago

COVID-19 vaccine authorisation for Europeans from 16 years of age

EU Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended granting a conditional marketing authorisation for the vaccine Comirnaty, developed by BioNTech and Pfizer,…

4 years ago

Gender equality: Women hold the top Global Finance positions

Promoting gender equality, equal economic independence for women and men and closing the gender pay gap are goals for the…

4 years ago

2021 priorities for European recovery and renewed vitality

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Parliament President David Sassoli and Chancellor Angela Merkel, on behalf of the Presidency of…

4 years ago

Four Royal Navy ships stand-by in case of no-deal Brexit

Royal Navy sends four ships to help protect fishing waters from 1st January in case of a no-deal Brexit. This…

4 years ago

#EU2021PT priorities for Portugal’s Presidency of the Council of the EU

Securing a coronavirus vaccine for all European countries will be a top priority for Portugal when it takes over the…

4 years ago

EU Commission reforms the Schengen area

The First Schengen Forum was the first step in an inclusive political debate towards building a stronger Schengen. Mutual trust…

4 years ago

EU patients will have 100% safe, effective drugs and affordable medicines

People across the EU expect to benefit from equal access to 100% safe medicines, state-of-the-art effective drugs and affordable therapies.…

4 years ago

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