Ursula von der Leyen

European Commission greenlights $4.3 billion for Ukraine

The European Commission has agreed to allocate EUR 4.1 billion ($4.3 billion) to Kyiv under the Ukraine Facility program, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal announced on Nov. 14.

14 November 2024, 08:24 PM

Trump receives interesting gas proposal from von der Leyen’s fund

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, during a phone conversation with newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump, proposed an idea to increase U.S. LNG imports to replace Russian gas.

9 November 2024, 01:01 PM

Von der Leyen, Trump discuss EU-US trade, defense, Ukraine strategy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed “defense and Ukraine, trade and energy” in a phone call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, according to her Nov. 7 X post.

8 November 2024, 11:35 AM

European Commission urges residents to stock up for possible Russian aggression

The European Commission has issued a report recommending that EU residents stock up on essential supplies in case of potential Russian aggression or other emergencies, Newsweek reported on Oct. 31.

1 November 2024, 06:10 PM

EU pledges more economic support for Ukraine with another tranche by year-end

The next tranche under the Ukraine Facility program will be allocated to Kyiv by the end of the year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced at a press conference after the European Council meeting on October 17.

18 October 2024, 11:12 AM

EU offers Ukraine €35 billion loan for recovery

The European Commission will provide Ukraine with a loan of up to €35 billion as part of the G7’s commitments, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Kyiv on Sep. 20.

21 September 2024, 09:27 AM

Brussels committed to helping alleviate Ukraine’s electricity shortage — Zelenskyy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed urgent steps to shore up Ukraine’s energy sector before the coming winter, Zelenskyy said in his Sept. 20 evening address.

20 September 2024, 10:47 PM

Ursula von der Leyen says she is impressed by ‘speed and quality’ of Ukraine’s progress toward EU membership

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Ukraine is advancing toward European Union membership both quickly and with high quality. She added that this progress is based on Ukraine’s merits.

20 September 2024, 04:41 PM

Kyiv at risk: Winter to be Ukraine’s harshest test, electricity shortage could reach one-third of demand — International report

The upcoming winter may present Ukraine with its toughest challenge yet, as electricity supply risks facing “serious disruptions” following extensive Russian attacks. The anticipated deficit in the energy system during the cold months could reach 6 GW, according to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) published on Sept. 19.

20 September 2024, 12:06 PM

EC President arrives in Ukraine to discuss defense, energy, and winter support

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Kyiv with an official visit, according to her X post early on Sept. 20 with photo at the train station.

20 September 2024, 09:33 AM

Ukraine faces 17 GW power shortage this winter with 80% of TPPs destroyed, says Ursula von der Leyen

The EU will support Ukraine’s energy sector ahead of winter through repair, connection, and stabilization efforts, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a joint press conference with International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol in Brussels, according to Interfax-Ukraine Sept. 19.

19 September 2024, 03:59 PM

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to visit Kyiv on Sept. 20

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Ukraine on Sept. 20, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Sept. 19.

19 September 2024, 01:53 PM

Ursula von der Leyen announces new European Commission nominees

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen introduced the nominees for her new Commission on Sep. 17, Euronews reported on Sep. 17.

17 September 2024, 03:59 PM

Ursula von der Leyen re-elected as EU Commission head, pledges support for Ukraine

The European Parliament re-elected Ursula von der Leyen as president of the European Commission, with 401 MEPs voting in favor, 284 against, and 15 abstaining, The Guardian reported on July 18.

18 July 2024, 04:18 PM

Ursula von der Leyen proposes 'European Defense Union' ahead of reelection bid

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to establish a "European Defense Union," the Irish Times reported on July 18.

18 July 2024, 03:10 PM

Von der Leyen to retain EU leadership role, Estonia's Kallas to replace Borrell as EU's top diplomat

EU leaders at the summit in Brussels approved the candidacy of Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as European Commission President, the Guardian reported.

28 June 2024, 09:30 AM

EU begins accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova

The European Union has officially launched accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on X on June 25.

25 June 2024, 02:00 PM

EU leaders fail to agree on candidates for top EU posts – Politico

European Union leaders failed to agree on candidates for top EU posts, and did not support Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as head of the European Commission, despite assurances from the French and German presidents, Politico reports, citing three unnamed diplomats on June 17.

18 June 2024, 01:49 PM

EU unveils €1.4B plan to boost Ukraine's economy

The European Union, together with partner European banks, is creating a €1.4 billion ($1.5 billion) financial program to attract foreign capital investment to Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on June 11.

12 June 2024, 12:05 AM

EU to begin Ukraine membership talks by June's end, says Commission President

Negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU should start by the end of June, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission said, Interfax-Ukraine reported on June 11.

11 June 2024, 04:39 PM

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