EU President meets Indonesian counterpart, discusses key areas to take partnership forward
Brussels, July 13 (IANS) President of the European Union Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, welcomed the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday, marking their first meeting in Brussels. Leyen talked about the commonalities between the EU and Indonesia, both being vibrant and diverse democracies. “Indonesia’s national motto is ‘Unity in diversity’, one of our core […]
European Union regrets Trump’s car tariffs: EU Chief
Brussels, March 27 (IANS) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed deep regrets about the United States’ decision to impose tariffs on imported European cars. Von der Leyen’s remarks came as US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to levy a 25-per cent tariff on car imports starting April 2. “The […]
India a trusted friend and strategic ally for Europe, says EU chief after arrival in New Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners – a first in India-EU partnership – arrived in New Delhi on Thursday afternoon on a two-day India visit, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. “Touchdown in Delhi with my […]
WEF 2025: European Commission chief Ursula says top team to visit India to boost ties
Davos, Jan 21 (IANS) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the first trip of her new team will be to India to boost ties with the world’s largest democracy which has succeeded in lifting millions of people out of poverty. “Together with Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi we want to upgrade […]
