Ursula Von Der Leyen News - Latest Updates & Headlines
European Union regrets Trump's car tariffs: EU Chief
Brussels, March 27: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed deep regrets about the United States' decision to impose tariffs on imported European cars.
European Policy Centre explores future of EU-India ties post European Commission visit
Brussels, March 21: The growing relationship between India and the European Union (EU), strategic partners since 2004, was discussed extensively during a dialogue titled 'EU-India Relations: What next after the European Commission's historic visit to India' organised by Brussels-based European Policy Centre while exploring the future of India-European Union ties post European Commission visit to India.
Trump vows 200 per cent tariff on EU champagne, alcohol imports
Washington, DC, March 13: US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to impose a 200 per cent tariff on champagne and other alcoholic products from the European Union, escalating trade tensions amid ongoing disputes between Washington and Brussels, ABC News reported.
EU announces countermeasures in response to US tariffs on steel, aluminium products
Brussels, March 13: The European Commission has announced it would launch "swift and proportionate countermeasures" on US imports into the European Union in response to the tariffs imposed by the US on EU steel and aluminium imports."
Trump's steel, aluminium tariffs go into effect; EU, Canada hit back
Washington, March 12: US President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from anywhere in the world went into effect on Wednesday morning drawing swift retaliatory levies from the European Union and Canada.
India, EU to hold next round of trade talks on March 10
New Delhi, March 9: India and the European Union are scheduled to begin the next round of talks for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) from Monday in Brussels with the aim of concluding the talks by the end of this year, a senior official said.
Ursula Von der Leyen hints at mobilising 800 billion euros to 'ReArm Europe'
Brussels, March 5: European Union (EU) leaders will gather in Brussels on Thursday for a summit which could see member states mobilise up to 800 billion euros to 'ReArm Europe' as proposed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to ramp up the defence spending, Euro News reported.
France against using frozen Russian assets to finance Europe's defence capacity-building
Paris, March 4: French Finance Minister Eric Lombard told France Info radio Tuesday that France is against using frozen Russian assets to finance Europe's defence capacity-building.
Ukraine can withstand Russia for six months without US support: official
Kyiv, March 4: Ukraine has enough reserves to withstand the conflict with Russia for about six months without US support, the RBC-Ukraine online media outlet reported Tuesday, citing a senior parliament official.
EU chief proposes 'ReArm Europe Plan' to boost common defence fund
Brussels, March 4: Emphasising on the "momentous and dangerous" times and 'grave nature of the threats" faced, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday announced a plan to boost Europe's defence spendings throughout the European Union.
India, EU reiterate commitment for human-centric, sustainable, responsible AI; agree for cooperation on info exchange, language models
New Delhi, March 1: India and the European Union have reiterated their commitment to safe, secure, and sustainable Artificial Intelligence (AI) and to promote this vision globally.
EAM S Jaishankar and Piyush Goyal co-chair second India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting
New Delhi, March 1: Following the arrival of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in India, the second India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting took place in New Delhi on February 28.
EU College of Commissioners, Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal and others attend dinner reception hosted by CII
New Delhi, March 1: The European Union (EU) College of Commissioners, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri attended a dinner reception hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Friday.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen explores Delhi's Lodhi Garden
New Delhi, March 1: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Lodhi Garden in Delhi on Friday. Surrounded by ancient monuments, lush greenery, and vibrant birdlife, she immersed herself in the essence of India's incredible heritage.
EU chief's visit has been about India-EU strategic partnership and how to elevate it: MEA
New Delhi, February 28: Elaborating on the diverse spectrum of issues that featured in the discussions during European Union President Ursula von der Leyen's visit, the Ministry of External Affairs noted that the visit was about the strategic partnership between New Delhi and Brussels, and how to further elevate and accelerate it.
PM Modi, EU's von der Leyen agree on year-end deadline for FTA, closer defence ties: Joint Statement
New Delhi, Feb 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to expedite the conclusion of the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of the year and hold further focused discussions on the defence industry and policy to explore opportunities from new initiatives and programmes, according to a joint statement issued after the meeting between the two leaders on Friday.
India, EU aim to conclude FTA negotiations by this year: MEA after EU chief's landmark visit
New Delhi, February 28: The delegations from India and the European Union held delegations on a range of topics in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and EU President Ursula von der Leyen, and the leaders have directed their teams to conclude the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations by this year, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.
India is pillar of certainty for Europe in increasingly uncertain world: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen
New Delhi, February 28: Highlighting the need to bolster cooperation between new Delhi and Brussels in the areas of digital technology, Artificial Intelligence and defence, EU President Ursula von der Leyen termed India as a "pillar of certainty" for Europe in an "increasingly uncertain world".
PM Modi welcomes European Union joining Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
New Delhi, February 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the European Union joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and enhancing defence and security cooperation for both the regions.
PM Modi welcomes European Union joining Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
New Delhi, February 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the European Union joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and enhancing defence and security cooperation on Defence and Security for both the regions.
Planets are aligned EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Europe-India ties
New Delhi, February 28: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday referenced the ongoing unique celestial event to underline the strategic relationship between India and the European Union.
From FTA to defence, India-EU create a bold roadmap for period beyond 2025
New Delhi, Feb 28: From the bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to creating a trusted and secure value chain across industries, India and the European Union (EU) have decided to create a bold and ambitious roadmap for their partnership for the period beyond 2025 that will be launched during the next Summit, it was announced here on Friday.
Two decades of strategic partnership between India, EU organic and natural: PM Modi
New Delhi, February 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the partnership between India and the European Union, terming the strategic partnership between them as "organic and natural." Further he said that a free trade agreement between India and the European Union can be expected by the end of this year.
EU delegation's visit 'unprecedented', will enhance connectivity, trade and tech linkages: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 28: Terming the ongoing visit of the European Commission President and the College of Commissioners to India as "unprecedented", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that it will elevate the India-European Union multifaceted partnership to new heights.
We value our partnership with India, says EU chief after meeting PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 28: Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for hosting the European Union (EU) College of Commissioners - a first in India-EU partnership - Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Friday said that the delegation's visit symbolises how much the EU values its partnership with India.
PM Modi, European Commission chief hold delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House
New Delhi, February 28: A large delegation of the European Commission on Friday held talks with Indian officials in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of the European Commission,Ursula von der Leyen in the national capital.
PM Modi meets with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen in Delhi
New Delhi, February 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed the the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen as she arrived at the Hyderabad House in the national capital for bilateral talks.
India, EU hold bilateral cluster meeting, discuss connectivity, IMEC, security
New Delhi, February 28: India and the EU held a bilateral cluster meeting in New Delhi on Friday and discussions focused on connectivity, India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), green and clean energy, mobility and talent, security, Meditteranean and the expansion of the European Union.
Strengthening India-EU Cooperation: WCD Minister Annpurna Devi meets European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib
New Delhi, February 27: The Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, met with the European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, on Thursday at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. The meeting was part of the high-level visit of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, who is accompanied by the College of Commissioners, comprising of 26 Ministers, during their two-day visit to India.
EU chief's meetings in India to boost efforts to sign Free Trade Agreement amid Trump tariff threat
New Delhi, Feb 28: After US President Donald Trump's threat to hit the European Union (EU), a 27-member bloc, with 25 per cent tariffs, a meeting between the top leadership of India and the EU on Friday is expected to give fresh push to efforts to seal an ambitious free trade agreement (FTA).
Jaishankar meets European Commission President, lauds her views on re-energizing India's engagement with Europe
New Delhi, February 27: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday called on the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and lauded her views on reenergizing India's engagement with Europe.
European Commission President pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
New Delhi, February 27: President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, who is on a two-day bilateral visit to India, paid a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, New Delhi, on Thursday.
India a trusted friend and strategic ally for Europe, says EU chief after arrival in New Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 27: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners - a first in India-EU partnership - arrived in New Delhi on Thursday afternoon on a two-day India visit, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
European Commission President arrives in Delhi, says India is trusted friend and strategic ally
New Delhi, February 27: President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, arrived in the national capital on Thursday on a two-day official visit and said India is a trusted friend and a strategic ally for Europe.
European Commission Chief's India visit to focus on trade, Ukraine, and security
New Delhi, February 26: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners, will visit India tomorrow for two days, a release said.
FTA, India's role in Indo-Pacific on EU leadership's Delhi visit agenda
Brussels, Feb 26: As the top European Union (EU) leadership is set to visit India on Thursday, discussions related to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the European Union Trade and Technology Council, the stronger role of India in the Indo-Pacific, are to be discussed.
FTA, Ukraine conflict, IMEC, and sanctions on agenda for European Commission chief's India visit
By Ayushi Agarwal, New Delhi, February 25: With European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners, set to visit India on February 27-28, a senior EU official highlighted the symbolic significance of the visit and its aim to prepare a new strategic agenda with India, focusing on trade, technology, and security.
Free trade agreement, EU-India trade and tech council on agenda of EU chief's India visit: Official
New Delhi, February 25: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the European Union College of Commissioners will hold delegation-level talks during their visit to India, with a focus on Free Trade Agreement, the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) as well as carving out some new agenda on various issues, a senior EU official said.
EU President's visit to India highlights strong partnership: EU Ambassador
New Delhi, February 25: Herve Delphin, Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union to India, spoke about the upcoming visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to India, describing it as a significant moment for India-EU relations.
PM Modi to hold high-level talks with European Commission President
New Delhi, February 22: President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will visit India on February 27-28, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Saturday.