Category: von der Leyen, Ursula

Europe Vows to Respond to Trump’s Tariffs, but Holds Back on Details

European leaders have said that they will respond firmly to higher levies on steel and aluminum, but they have yet to say what that retaliation will look like.
Europe’s Trump Playbook: Offer Carrots but Warn That You Have a Big Stick

The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding principles are becoming clear.
Tesla and Chinese Carmakers Could Reap Billions From EU Emissions Rules

European carmakers are urging Brussels to ease regulations to help them avoid buying carbon credits from rivals at increasingly high prices.
Leaders at Davos Economic Forum Vow to ‘Stay the Course’ on Climate Action

Officials and business executives at the annual gathering in Switzerland said the fight against global would continue with or without the United States.
As Trump Threatens Tariffs, Europe and South America Strengthen Ties

The European Union and five South American countries have reached an agreement to establish one of the largest trade zones in the world.
New York Times Takes European Commission to Court Over Covid Vaccine Deal

The news outlet is pushing the Commission to release text messages between the E.U.’s top official and Pfizer as they negotiated a vaccine contract.
Europe Votes to Impose Higher Tariffs on Electric Cars From China

European Union officials say the duties are meant to protect the region’s automakers from what they say are unfair trade practices in China.
Ursula von der Leyen, Top E.U. Official, Visits Ukraine

Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, will meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky as stalled talks delay a $50 billion loan to Ukraine.
Thierry Breton, Top E.U. Commissioner, Resigns, Citing ‘Questionable Governance’

The surprise resignation of Thierry Breton came after he accused Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, of pressuring France to nominate another candidate instead of him for commissioner.
Push for Gender Equality in E.U.’s Top Roles Looks Set to Fall Short

Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, asked member countries to nominate both men and women for commission roles.
E.U. Court Rebukes European Commission Over Covid Vaccine Contracts

The court ruled that the European Commission wrongly withheld information, casting a shadow on its leader, Ursula von der Leyen, before a crucial vote on her future.
E.U. Hits Electric Vehicles From China With Higher Tariffs

Leaders in Brussels are trying to curb China’s dominance in the industry, but European automakers fear the taxes will drive up prices and lead to a trade war.