Ursula Von Der Leyen

• EU leaders to visit Canada as Ottawa eyes access to bloc’s science grants

  Brussels and Ottawa hold leaders' summits every two years as part of an agreement that was signed in 2017 alongside a major trade deal.

  Canada

  Sep 29
  
• Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ‘a war on women’s rights,’ EU leader tells Parliament

  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen paid tribute to Ukrainian women who are fighting against Russia and decried the sexual violence carried out by Moscow's forces.

  Politics

  Mar 7
  
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• Trudeau announces European hydrogen pact, Ukraine support alongside visiting EU leader

  Trudeau joined European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Kingston to meet with Canadian Armed Forces personnel who have deployed to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees.

  Canada

  Mar 7
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• EU head says Canada should focus on exporting clean hydrogen ahead of Ontario visit

  Von der Leyen will arrive in Canada this evening and her visit to Ottawa and Kingston, Ont., on Tuesday will focus on clean energy, trade and support for Ukraine.

  Politics

  Mar 6
• EU, U.K. reveal ‘breakthrough’ post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland

  The agreement could end a dispute that has soured U.K.-EU relations and shaken Northern Ireland’s decades-old peace process.

  Economy

  Feb 27
• Canada, Europe to spearhead social media fundraiser for Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s war

  The fundraising effort, called ``Stand Up For Ukraine'' will engage politicians, artists and businesses, among others, and is to culminate with an April 9 pledging event.

  Canada

  Mar 26, 2022
• United Kingdom, European Union set to resume post-Brexit trade talks

  The meeting was authorized by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

  Politics

  Dec 6, 2020
• Post-Brexit trade talks to continue Sunday after pause during decisive stage

  EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier and his British counterpart, David Frost, agreed Friday to ``pause'' negotiations while they brief political leaders.

  World

  Dec 5, 2020
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• EU to restrict non-essential international travel to slow coronavirus spread

  The EU commission president also proposed so-called 'green' or 'fast' lanes to prioritize transport of medical supplies, perishable foods, and emergency services.

  World

  Mar 16, 2020
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• ‘Very concerned’: EU chief warns another Brexit delay might be necessary

  The U.K. is scheduled to leave the EU on Jan. 31. If it does, it will be the first time a country leaves the world's biggest trading bloc.

  World

  Dec 27, 2019