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Von der Leyen says she's 'not available' for German presidency

German media reported earlier that the Commission president would be a serious contender for the position of the Federal President of Germany in 2027. But according to her spokesperson, she's fully focused on her duties as president of the European Commission.

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Trump's new tariff threat suggests the EU-US trade war isn't over yet

Brussels hoped the EU-US deal would finally put an end to the trade war. But Donald Trump's new tariff threat suggests the story is far from over.

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Sliding doors: The EU that could’ve been with Draghi in charge

Mario Draghi rather than Ursula von der Leyen, was mooted to lead the European Commission in summer 2024. Facing Donald Trump over tariffs, unveiling the EU’s long-term budget, and setting out a different course for Europe, here’s how the EU might have looked if it had caught that train.

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EU defends right to regulate tech against Trump's new tariff threat

The European Commission has defended its sovereign right to regulate in reaction to Donald Trump's threat of retaliation against Big Tech laws.

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Von der Leyen defends agreement with Trump on duties

Ursula von der Leyen has reiterated that the agreement on tariffs between the EU and the US was a 'conscious decision' that avoided a trade war.

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Was von der Leyen kicked out of the Trump-European leaders meeting?

Some viral social media posts claim that Donald Trump said to the European Commission president that he wanted ‘a grown-up talk with important people’ before asking her to wait outside.

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Did Trump make EU leaders wait in line outside his office?

Posts are being widely shared featuring an image that social media users claim shows European leaders waiting in line to meet US President Donald Trump. However, the image is false.

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What does the Washington summit on Ukraine mean for the EU?

The European priority was to push for security guarantees for Kyiv to be an integral part of any possible future peace agreement.

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Tariffs & Trivia: Your summer EU-US trade war recap quiz

The US-EU tariff saga kept us hooked all summer long. But were you paying attention as both sides traded blows? Take the test to find out.

Economy

Who got the best trade deal with the US - the EU or UK?

The EU and UK both concluded trade agreements with the US almost three months apart setting new tariffs on their imports. According to the Commission, the EU got the better deal.

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Trump warns EU: 35% tariffs if $600bn investment pledge unfulfilled

Trump spoke on CNBC about the current state of markets in the US, but was quizzed about a pledge on investment made in the EU-US trade deal.

Economy

EU Commission 'surprised' by German minister's jibe on trade deal

The European Commission defended its US trade deal, saying it emerged from clear consultation with member states - including Germany - following a jibe by German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil criticising the EU’s weakness in negotiations with the US.

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The two faces of Ursula: Reinvention or deception at the EU's helm?

As Ursula von der Leyen beds down for her second term as European Commission president - almost unrecognisable from her first - many are wondering if she has truly changed course, or is simply revealing her true colours?

Economy

Tariffs: EU Commission to suspend retaliation by another six months

As the EU and the US continue negotiating a joint statement to formalise their tariff deal, the EU executive is again postponing a package of countermeasures that were due to enter into force on 7 August.

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Cruel summer turns up heat on Ursula von der Leyen’s second mandate

From a motion of censure to a lopsided trade deal, the events of July threaten to derail the trajectory of Ursula von der Leyen's second term in office.

Economy

White House keeps tariff pressure on EU car industry

The US executive order published on July 31 imposes 15% tariffs on EU products, as outlined in the agreement reached by the US and EU presidents. However, it doesn't lower tariffs on cars, which remain at 25%.

Economy

The EU holds its breath as 1 August US tariff deadline looms

The EU Commission expects the US to keep its word and implement new tariff rates agreed on Sunday. Without a joint statement, it hopes that forthcoming US executive orders will provide relief to sectors heavily impacted since the start of the trade dispute.

Economy

The EU and US have shaken hands on a trade deal, but what's to come?

With the EU Commission and the White House making contradictory claims about the content of the EU-US trade deal struck on Sunday, industry, markets and governments are eagerly awaiting the release of a 'joint statement' which is set to clarify commitments made on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Photo of young Merkel with 'future leaders' goes viral. But it's fake

A viral picture falsely purports to show former German Chancellor Angela Merkel as a teenager, alongside other world leaders including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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German politicians furious at von der Leyen over new EU-US trade deal

German businesses and politicians are shocked by the customs deal that EU executive chief Ursula von der Leyen negotiated with the US president, seen as potentially damaging to Germany's economy.