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Now playing Next world news 'Let's rebuild a strong EU-USA alliance', EU chiefs tell Joe Biden "It is a new beginning for the EU-US global partnership," Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said after speaking with US President-elect Joe Biden. 24/11/2020
Now playing Next world news EU to 'intensify cooperation' with new US government: von der Leyen In a video statement, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the US and EU were "friends and allies" and said the election was a "moment of significance". 08/11/2020
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Now playing Next world news Von der Leyen tests negative for COVID-19 after exposure in Portugal Von der Leyen said she had been in a meeting with an unnamed individual who had tested positive for the virus. 05/10/2020
Now playing Next world news Brexit: Von der Leyen, Johnson say gaps between EU and Britain remain The EU and the UK are still no closer to breaking the deadlock with three months to go until the end of the Brexit transition period. 03/10/2020
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Now playing Next Europe News EU launches legal action against UK over controversial Brexit bill The UK government now has one month to reply to the Commission's letter. 01/10/2020
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Now playing Next Europe News EU plans for health union to boost pandemic preparedness European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, announced on Wednesday her plans for a European Health Union during her first State of the Union address to the European Parliament. But what will it look like? 18/09/2020
Now playing Next world news EU votes in favour of sanctions on Belarus' Lukashenko The non-binding resolution was passed 574 for and 37 against with 82 abstentions. 16/09/2020
Now playing Next world news State of the Union: Key takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech The speech to MEPs setting out the Commission's priorities comes as Europe faces huge challenges including the pandemic, the economy, migration, climate change and Brexit. 16/09/2020
Now playing Next Europe News What can we expect in Von der Leyen's first state of the union speech? EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her first landmark state of the union address on Wednesday. What can expect from it? 15/09/2020
Now playing Next world news Watch: EU summit with China 'frank and open', says Von der Leyen Trade and climate change were the main topics discussed during the summit, held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 14/09/2020
Now playing Next world news Ireland set to lose key trade portfolio after reshuffle of EU top team Latvia's Valdis Dombrovskis is set to be the EU's new trade commissioner, while Ireland's Mairead McGuinness has been given the financial services portfolio. 08/09/2020
Now playing Next Ireland Ireland 'to put McGuinness & McDowell forward' for EU top table post A vacancy arose after Phil Hogan - Ireland's last EU commissioner - resigned from the trade portfolio amid controversy over a breach of local COVID-19 restrictions on a recent trip home. 04/09/2020