Category: von der Leyen, Ursula

How Energy Prices Are Driving Demand for Solar Panels and Heat Pumps

The New York Times – Business:
Already having faced an energy crisis five years ago, more European consumers believe they are “one Trump-ignited war away” from crushing costs.
E.U. Pushes Ahead With South American Trade Deal Despite Legal Challenge

The New York Times – Business:
The provisional application of the agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay is intended to diversify Europe’s trading relationships.
European Union Agrees to Landmark Free-Trade Deal With South America

The agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.
Why Europe and the United States Are Still Haggling on Trade

While the two sides reached a broad agreement months ago, American officials will visit Brussels this week to discuss the details. Europe has a wish list, but so does the United States.
Europe Begins Rethinking Its Crackdown on Big Tech

European policymakers are crafting changes to scale back and simplify landmark rules for A.I. and data privacy, in a shift from an aggressive regulatory period.
Europe Announces New Sanctions to Ramp Up Pressure on Russia

The latest set of European Union restrictions are aimed at chipping away at Russia’s energy profits and ability to do business globally.
E.U. Did Not Retain Texts Sought by Journalists on Covid Vaccine Deal

The European Union acknowledged for the first time that a top official reviewed the messages, but said it had no duty to keep them, despite intense interest.
Europe Made Major Trade Concessions to Trump. How Did That Happen?

Some European politicians are dismayed that the European Union did not drive a harder bargain, but facing the threat of a damaging trade war, officials say they had little choice.
Making Sense of the E.U. Trade Deal

Questions, critiques and discrepancies are hanging over the framework agreement, but investors seem to view it as a win all the same.
As Trade Deadline Nears, Europe Preps for a Scant Outline of a Deal

President Trump’s administration once promised 90 deals in 90 days. When it comes to the European Union, it may be more of a framework.
European Union Unveils Fresh Sanctions on Russia, Including a Nord Stream Ban

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, announced a proposal meant to ramp up pressure on Moscow.
Meloni Meets With Trump, With Tariffs on the Agenda

Giorgia Meloni has come to the White House representing Italy, but in many ways on behalf of the rest of Europe.