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EU's Von der Leyen warns against 'global race to bottom' on tariffs in Davos
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Tuesday of the risk of a 'global race to the bottom' using economic tools such as sanctions, export controls and tariffs. Speaking at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting a day after the inauguration of U.
EU must be 'pragmatic' towards Trump's US - von der Leyen
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has called for the bloc to "deepen" ties with China and boost relations with India, while taking a "pragmatic" approach with Donald Trump's new US administration.
Von der Leyen announces visit to India
Von der Leyen’s announcement followed on the heels of a positive visit to Belgium by Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, during which he met European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič. The next round of talks on a free-trade agreement has been set for March 10-14 in Brussels.
Von der Leyen signals EU willingness to work with US in Davos speech
The European Union wants to engage and negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, warning of the risk of a "global race to the bottom" using tools such as tariffs.
EU Must 'Engage Constructively' With China: Von Der Leyen
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday the bloc should "engage constructively" with China, despite rising trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.
Rules of Engagement Between Global Powers are Changing, Says EU Chief Von Der Leyen
The rules of engagement between global powers are changing," said EU Chief von der Leyen, acknowledging a shifting international order.
Ursula von der Leyen Champions Paris Climate Accord at Davos
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed support for the Paris Climate Agreement at the World Economic Forum. Despite President Trump's withdrawal of the United States from the deal,
EU wants to upgrade strategic partnership with India, says President Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that her commission's first trip will be to India to enhance the strategic partnership with the world's largest democracy. She emphasized mutual benefits,
EU Will Be 'Pragmatic' Towards Trump's US: Von Der Leyen
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told the Davos economic forum on Tuesday the 27-nation bloc would seek to "engage early" and "stand ready to negotiate" with Donald Trump's US administration.
Ursula von der Leyen announces visit to India, says EU wants to upgrade strategic partnership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes strengthening partnerships with countries like India for mutual benefits and cooperation.
Ursula von der Leyen reaffirms EU's commitment to Paris climate agreement
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, speaks at the Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
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Commission stonewalls criticism after hiding von der Leyen’s week-long hospitalization
The Commission informed journalists on Jan. 3 that von der Leyen was suffering from “severe” pneumonia, but did not disclose ...
EU faces skyrocketing energy costs amid disruption of Russian supplies, says Ursula von der Leyen
European Union, largely due to the disruption of affordable Russian supplies, according to European Commission President ...
China vows to defend ‘interests’ against Trump tariff threats
BEIJING – China vowed on Jan 22 to defend its “national interests” against tariff threats from US President Donald Trump, who ...
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WEF 2025 opens: Leaders call for renewed global collaboration in the intelligent age
Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) officially began on January 21, 2025, with leaders from around the globe ...
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Leaders around the world react as Trump hits the ground running
In addition to immediately clamping down on immigration across the southern border, Mr. Trump signed executive orders to pull ...
Billionaires' wealth soared in 2024, anti-poverty group says as the elites head to Davos
Billionaires' wealth grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before, a top anti-poverty group reported Jan. 20 as some of the world's political and financial ...
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 climate change would ...
Norway's Cognite shifts HQ to U.S., co-founder says at Davos
Norwegian industrial software firm Cognite plans to shift its headquarters to the U.S. this year to access faster-growing markets in North America, Asia, and the Middle East, its co-founder John ...