The European Union has clinched a string of pacts after the United States, its top trading partner, flipped into full protectionist mode.

Ursula von der Leyen casts Europe as an economic heavyweight that can forge new alliances during another “America First” presidency.

A submarine cable was damaged in the Baltic Sea, the fourth case reported by the Nordic countries in the past two months. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasised, "The resilience and security of our infrastructure is a top priority.

The head of a major humanitarian organisation said U.S. President Donald Trump's order to halt foreign aid for 90 days would have immediate and disastrous consequences in Afghanistan where relief operations are already stretched thin.

European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday expressed her "full solidarity" with the countries of the Baltic Sea affected by the damaging of an undersea cable linking Sweden and Latvia.

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.

The upcoming Biotech Act will be part of the measures the Commission will target to turbo-charge investment and efficiency in the healthcare space

The European Union (EU) has expressed interest to continue ongoing collaboration with Bangladesh and explore new avenues to build partnerships, including through a possible Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation agreement.

Video. Speaking at the Davos Summit, Ursula von der Leyen emphasided the EU's dedication to the Paris climate agreement and urged international cooperation, despite Trump’s decision to withdraw.

The Commission's 'Action Plan on Affordable energy' is slated for 26 February, and von der Leyen has charged her Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen with updating the governance rules which set out how EU countries collectively manage the bloc's power grid.

DHAKA, Jan 27, 2025 (BSS) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed interest to continue ongoing collaboration with Bangladesh and explore new avenues to build partnerships, including through a possible Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday the bloc should "engage constructively" with China, despite rising trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.