President von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners were in New Delhi on 27-28 February to deepen relations with the largest democracy in the world. The President and the College met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government to discuss how to take the EU-India Strategic Partnership to the next level. This visit marks a significant step forward […]
President von der Leyen shows her commitment to the Western Balkans and their European future
Last Saturday, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen concluded a four-day trip to the Western Balkans. Travelling to the six capitals, she met with the leaders of Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, and Montenegro. In Tirana, she also delivered a speech at the inauguration ceremony of the new College of Europe’s campus. This trip […]
Joint statement by President von der Leyen and High Representative/Vice-President Borrell on the death of Alexei Navalny
We are shocked and grieved by today’s reports about the death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny. Our thoughts are with his wife Yulia Navalnaya, his family and with all those in Russia and beyond who believe in a democratic and peaceful future for Russia. We will honour his memory as a freedom fighter. Alexei […]
President Von der Leyen will travel to Nouakchott with President Sánchez to strengthen the EU-Mauritania partnership
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will visit Nouakchott (Mauritania) tomorrow. She will travel with the President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez. This will be an opportunity to strengthen this country’s partnership with Europe, particularly through the Global Gateway strategy, and to discuss security, migration, and stability issues in the […]
President von der Leyen launches Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has launched the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture, a new forum mandated to shape a shared vision for the future of the EU’s farming and food system. The Strategic Dialogue, announced by the President in her 2023 State of the Union address, will address challenges and […]
10-Point Plan for Lampedusa
In view of the unfolding situation in Lampedusa, and while recognising the increasing pressure along different migratory routes, European Commission President von der Leyen laid out the following set of immediate actions to be exercised in full respect of fundamental rights and international obligations: Reinforce the support to Italy by the European Union Asylum Agency (EUAA) and the […]
Highlights of the debate on the state of the EU #SOTEU 2023
As every year, September is the time for the #SOTEU, the State of the European Union Debate. This annual meeting, which marks the start of the European political year, is a debate in which the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, presents the initiatives and measures proposed for the coming months. This […]
SOTEU 2023: Charting the course for the year ahead
“This is Europe’s spirit. A Union that stands strong together. A Union that prevails together.” Ursula von der Leyen, during her 2022 State of the Union speech In her 2023 State of the Union address, European Commission President von der Leyen will outline the main priorities and flagship initiatives for the year to come, building […]
President von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners will participate in the inauguration of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU in Madrid
President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Madrid today, Monday, together with the other European Commissioners, to participate in the inauguration of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. They will first visit the Galería de las Colecciones Reales and will be received by Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, and members […]