Source link Investigators are reportedly looking into private text messages between the European Commission president and the CEO of Pfizer The EU’s top prosecutors have taken over a corruption investigation targeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Politico reported on Monday citing an unnamed spokesperson for the Liege Prosecutor’s Office in Belgium. The probe […]
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EU must develop ‘battle-winning’ weapons – Von der Leyen — RT World News
Source link The European Commission president has urged member states to “turbo charge” the bloc’s arms manufacturing industry over the next five years European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on EU member states to invest heavily in the defense industry. These efforts should see the creation of weapons that will ensure the […]
Von der Leyen drags the Russian president into her green fantasies — RT World News
Source link The European Commission president did her best to obfuscate both the real cause and the real impact of the renewable energy agenda It’s hard to tell if she’s blaming him or crediting him, but European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told a meeting of the Paris-based Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development […]
Von der Leyen wants second EU term – Image — RT World News
Source link The European Commission president has already spelled out her priorities should she remain in office Ursula von der Leyen will formally announce her candidacy for a second term as president of the European Commission on Monday, German tabloid Bild has reported. Von der Leyen has already hinted that she seeks a second term, […]
EU to get ‘defense commissioner’ – Von der Leyen — RT World News
Source link The European Commission president suggested that an Eastern European could fill the role European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will appoint a dedicated “defense commissioner” if she retains her post after EU elections in June, she said on Saturday. The precise duties of the role are unclear. “If I would be the […]
Von der Leyen celebrates ‘a great day for Europe’ as farmers trash Brussels — RT World News
Source link The unelected European Commission head made her priorities crystal clear by praising another cash dump on Ukraine “Agreement! The European Council delivered on our priorities. Supporting Ukraine…. A good day for Europe,” tweeted unelected European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday, as EU farmers “high-fived” her by throwing eggs, lighting fires […]
EU’s von der Leyen issues reality check for Ukrainian membership — RT World News
Source link The European Commission chief said the bloc’s upcoming summit will merely consider starting accession talks, not Kiev’s admission Ukraine’s possible accession to the EU will not be on the agenda at the bloc’s summit this week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said. She noted that the 27 leaders would merely […]