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

Ursula von der Leyen, after the head of the EU’s executive branch was hospitalized with severe pneumonia. Von der Leyen, 66, is the EU’s most high-profile political figure. In September, she marked the start of her second five-year term as commission ...

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.

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - 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.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that her first official visit with the new Commission would be to India, signaling an intent to strengthen the strategic partnership with the world's largest democracy.

The European Commission is denying that it tried to cover up the state of health of its president, Ursula von der Leyen, who was hospitalized with severe pneumonia

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called Tuesday for the bloc to "deepen" ties with China and boost relations with India, while taking a "pragmatic" approach with Donald Trump's combative new US administration.

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 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.

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.

At Davos, Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the EU's dedication to the Paris climate accord and urged international cooperation, despite Trump’s decision to withdraw. View on euronews