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The EU's female leader said she was left standing at a meeting while her male counterparts sat 'because I am a woman'
Ursula Von der Leyen was filmed standing at an April 6 meeting while Turkey's president and the Eur…
Bill Bostock
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Turkey says it was following EU protocol when it left the bloc's female leader standing at a meeting
Video showed President Erdoğan and European Council President Michel settling in chairs while Ursul…
Bill Bostock
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Sanctions against Russia are 'draining' country's economy and Putin's 'war machine,' European Commission president says
"Putin's aggression must be a strategic failure," European Commission President Ursula von der Leye…
Natalie Musumeci
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'They belong to us, they are one of us, and we want them in': European Commission President says EU wants Ukraine to join
Ursula von der Leyen said the EU had a "process with Ukraine" but did not specify a timeline for wh…
Sarah Al-Arshani
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These are the 6 biggest challenges Ursula Von der Leyen will face once she's head of the EU
Von der Leyen is due to take the helm of the EU Commission on the same day that the United Kingdom …
Ruqayyah Moynihan,Ruqayyah Mo…
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In 'watershed moment' the EU announces it will send weapons to Ukraine, while also shutting its airspace to Russian planes and banning state-owned media
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Union Commission, on Sunday called the effort a "wa…
Bethany Biron
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The EU has secured access to up to 300 million extra Pfizer doses, following criticism for its slow COVID-19 vaccine rollout
"We have to raise the numbers of vaccinations rapidly," the European Commission's president, Ursula…
Grace Dean
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The head of the European Union Commission says it's time to consider making vaccines mandatory
With one-third of EU's population unvaccinated, said Ursula von der Leyen, it's "understandable and…
Matthew Loh
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The EU proposes a total ban on Russian oil imports, cutting out crude within 6 months
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the move would be costly to the bloc's economy.…
Harry Robertson
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EU nations unanimously agree to accept Ukrainian refugees for 3 years without going through asylum process: report
"We support our Eastern Member States in hosting and taking care of these refugees," President of t…
Taylor Ardrey
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European Commission head says Russia 'manufactured' the crisis in Ukraine and is 'responsible' for its escalation
Ursula von der Leyen said the European Commission is working to finalize a sanctions package as a r…
Jake Epstein
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Chinese EV subsidies will be investigated by EU over concerns they're distorting the market with cheaper prices
Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc's market was being distorted because the price of Chinese EVs i…
Pete Syme
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EU member states agree to ban flights from southern Africa over new coronavirus variant 'Omicron' rapidly spreading there
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it was important that Europeans "act very s…
Alexandra Ma
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The EU is proposing a ban on Russian coal imports in its 5th round of sanctions — but didn't mention natural gas
An EU ban on Russian coal would cost the country 4 billion euros ($4.4 billion) a year, said Europe…
Huileng Tan
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European Commission president wore an outfit in the colors of Ukraine's flag as she recommended the nation join the EU
The signature blue and yellow of Ukraine's national flag, which has been in use since 1848, have ap…
Jake Epstein
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Video shows the EU's top official left standing at a meeting while her male counterparts sat on gilded chairs
Video shows Ursula von der Leyen looking unsure as the heads of Turkey and the European Council set…
Sinéad Baker
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A Surprise Appointment By Angela Merkel Hints At Who May Succeed Her
As defence minister, a challenging portfolio that includes managing a continuing reform of the army…
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Coal prices hit two-week highs after EU sanctions target Russian imports
Coal prices log their biggest two-day jump in over a month as European leaders announce sanctions o…
Adam Morgan McCarthy
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'A bubble burst of hollow promises': What the EU's new leaders have said about Brexit
LONDON - Boris Johnson's hopes of leaving the EU with a renegotiated deal look remote, after Europe…
Adam Payne,Adam Payne,Josh Gr…
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European Commission president calls for price cap on Russian gas as the G7 moves ahead with plans to cap Russian oil
"I firmly believe that it is now time for a price cap on Russian pipeline gas to Europe," said Euro…