Von der Leyen not expected to run for a third term as European Commission president, per Politico, citing two senior officials briefed by her chief of staff.
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Von der Leyen Pledges EU Support
EU's Ursula von der Leyen:
'The tide is turning for Ukraine.
The situation in 2026 is very different from 2025.
Ukraine is bravely holding the frontline. Russia’s fatigue is openly showing.
That’s the time to double down on our support.
With the first disbursement of the €90 billion EU loan.
With a winter package to support Ukraine later in the year.
The G7 stands in support of a strong and sovereign Ukraine.'
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EU Sanctions on Iran to Stay, VDL Says
EU sanctions on Iran stay until Tehran changes its behavior, von der Leyen said.
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Hungary, EU Agree to Unfreeze €15B
Hungary's PM Magyar and EU chief von der Leyen agreed to unfreeze nearly €15 billion held back under Orbán.
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Russian Drone Hits Romania, EU Plans Sanctions
EU's Ursula von der Leyen:
Russia's war of aggression has crossed yet another line.
A Russian drone incursion struck a densely populated area in Romania, injuring civilians.
On EU territory.
We stand in full solidarity with Romania and its people.
As we continue strengthening our security and deterrence, especially on our Eastern border, we will keep increasing the pressure on Russia.
We are preparing a 21st package of sanctions.
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Trump Discusses Iran, Trade with EU
Trump: I had a great call with The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. We discussed many topics, including that we are completely united that Iran can never have a Nuclear Weapon. We agreed that a regime that kills i...
Trump: I had a great call with The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. We discussed many topics, including that we are completely united that Iran can never have a Nuclear Weapon. We agreed that a regime that kills its own people cannot control a bomb that can kill millions. I’ve been waiting patiently for the EU to fulfill their side of the Historic Trade Deal we agreed in Turnberry, Scotland, the largest Trade Deal, ever! A promise was made that the EU would deliver their side of the Deal and, as per Agreement, cut their Tariffs to ZERO! I agreed to give her until our Country’s 250th Birthday or, unfortunately, their Tariffs would immediately jump to much higher levels. Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP
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Von der Leyen Calls German Nuclear Exit a Mistake
Ursula von der Leyen:
"Looking back, I believe it was a strategic mistake for Germany to abandon nuclear energy. If we are serious about climate, gas and coal are far worse than nuclear."
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Von der Leyen on Iran Nuclear Talks
Ursula von der Leyen on Iran:
Any peace agreement will have to address Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile program.
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Von der Leyen on European Autonomy
EU's von der Leyen: "We must succeed in completing the European continent so that it is not influenced by Russia, Türkiye, or China."
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Von der Leyen Urges Hormuz Navigation
EU Commission President Von der Leyen:
"Restoring full and permanent freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is an urgent, shared priority."
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Von der Leyen Welcomes Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
European Commission President von der Leyen:
"I welcome the ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by President Trump. Europe will continue to call for full respect of Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity."
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Von der Leyen Backs Nuclear, Renewables
EU's von der Leyen:
We need to scale up the homegrown, affordable, reliable energy, this is the wide range of different renewables we have, but it is also the nuclear.
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Von der Leyen on Lebanon Stability
EU's Von der Leyen:
There can be no stability in the Middle East while Lebanon is in flames
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Von der Leyen Comments on Hungary
EU Commission President, von der Leyen:
Europe’s heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight.
