Shadows Over Brussels and Kiev: Corruption Scandals Challenge Von der Leyen’s Ukraine Agenda
Ursula von der Leyen runs roughshod over accountability and transparency even as Ukraine and her own corruptions scandals loom.
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Ursula von der Leyen runs roughshod over accountability and transparency even as Ukraine and her own corruptions scandals loom.
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is set to attend the inaugural meeting of a consultative panel that will begin work on a potential ban of social media for children.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced today that he has called on the President of the European Commission (EC) Ursula von der Leyen to "implement the Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine, which obliges...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he spoke with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about challenges arising from the war with the Iranian regime.

PREDSJEDNICA EK Ursula von der Leyen na meti je kritika zbog preuzimanja vanjskopolitičkih ovlasti u vezi s ratom u Iranu, što mnogi vide kao kršenje ugovora i ovlasti institucija EU.
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, spoke with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, regarding a drone strike on a British airbase in the country.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is requesting an urgent meeting with Ursula von der Leyen to discuss the resumption of oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline, calling it a serious European-Ukrainian issue.

Presidentja e Komisioni Evropian, Ursula von der Leyen, bëri thirrje për uljen e menjëhershme të tensioneve në Lindjen e Mesme dhe shmangien e një përshkallëzimi të mëtejshëm të situatës së sigurisë…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen affirmed the EU's collective and firm support for its member states against any threats, following a call with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides.

Ursula von der Leyen hopes that the Tehran regime will now have a transition for the better. Also, two of the 13 Portuguese residents in Iran have already left the country.

Председатель Еврокомиссии Урсула фон дер Ляйен (Ursula von der Leyen) выразила надежду, что после смерти верховного лидера Ирана Али Хаменеи иранский народ обретет большую свободу.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has publicly thanked Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the President of Portugal.

Predsjednica vuropske komisije Ursula fon der Lajen i predsjednik Evropskog svjeta Antonio Košta rekli su danas da su događaji u Iranu “veoma zabrinjavajući” te pozvali sve strane na maksimalnu…

French President Emmanuel Macron strongly opposed the European Union’s decision to temporarily apply the EU–Mercosur trade agreement, announced by Ursula von der Leyen, calling it a “bad surprise”…

Ursula von der Leyen's decision to unilaterally proceed with the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement has ignited a new conflict with Emmanuel Macron and sparked accusations of a 'democratic deficit' in Brussels.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU will 'temporarily apply' the trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc without parliamentary approval.


Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, where the government committed to Romania's requests regarding payment applications 3 and 4 from EU funds.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan meets on Thursday in Brussels with Ursula von der Leyen and other European leaders to unblock the 231 million euros from PNRR. The agenda also includes priorities
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented a plan in Kyiv to ensure reliable energy supplies for Ukraine, promising millions of euros for network and power plant reconstruction to prevent an energy crisis next winter.

Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU will pay Ukraine's loan 'one way or another' after Hungary blocked the credit. The UN General Assembly also expressed support for Ukraine, and Naftogaz halted a gas facility in Kharkiv after an attack.
Evropska unija (EU) zatražila je danas od Ukrajine da ubrza popravke naftovoda "Družba", poručila je predsednica Evropske komisije Ursula fon der Lajen na konferenciji za novinare u Kijevu.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has condemned Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Brody that damaged the Druzhba oil pipeline and has called for repairs to be accelerated.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated it is impossible to set a specific date for Ukraine's accession to the EU, though she acknowledged Kyiv is on a 'good way' towards membership.

Besides expressing condolences to the Presidents of the European Commission and Council, Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, their visit to Kyiv today offered little to Ukraine.
Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa have visited Kyiv, reaffirming the European Union’s unwavering support for Ukraine.

The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday for the tenth time since the start of the war launched by Russia, with the aim of sending a message of European support for Ukraine.
Polacy chcą, by środki z KPO trafiały do krajowych firm. Węgry grożą wetem wobec pomocy dla Ukrainy, a spółki zbrojeniowe znów rosną na GPW. Ursula von der Leyen przedstawia nową strategię UE „Jedna E

Disney unveils a first glimpse at The Little Mermaid's new prequel spinoff, starring a show-stealing character, set to release in February 2026.

As American and European policymakers know well, global currency dominance and exchange rate movement are different things. But there’s a decent argument that Europe’s push to widen euro usage necessarily involves some revaluation of the single currency. As Transatlantic ties fray and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned of lines that “cannot be […]
Ursula von der Leyen is scheduled to visit Greenland to offer a support package, indicating a strengthening of ties and potential cooperation initiatives.

Ursula von der Leyen's chief of staff will attempt to persuade EU countries on a new timeline for the Ukraine plan during a private dinner, despite an expert calling the 'reverse enlargement' strategy incoherent.

MOUAU’s first female VC, Prof. Ursula Ngozi-Akanwa, pledges to promote President Tinubu’s agricultural policies and turn the university into a hub for inno Read More: https://punchng.com/well-promote-tinubus-agricultural-policies-mouau-female-vc/

Kyriakos Pierrakakis, President of the Eurogroup, met with European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and ECB President Christine Lagarde in Brussels to discuss the main axes of the upcoming EU Summit on March 19.

The Financial Times reports that EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa personally requested Ukraine to allow inspections of the Druzhba pipeline, but Kyiv has not yet agreed.
The European Commission has stated that it has not yet received a letter from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, in which he reportedly asked to increase pressure on Ukraine over the "undamaged" Druzhba pipeline. At the same time, the Commission announced a planned phone call between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico seeks discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding oil transit through Ukraine via the 'Druzhba' pipeline, stating that Europe must decide its stance.

“The Mercosur agreement is being implemented even though the European Parliament (EP) did not approve it and has even taken the matter to court,” pointed out Csaba Dömötör, Fidesz MEP, in a Facebook post responding to Ursula von der Leyen’s announcement that the European Commission will begin provisional application of the agreement. Csaba Dömötör added […] The post Commission Forces Through Mercosur Deal Without European Parliament Approval appeared first on Hungary Today.

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has called for urgent de-escalation to prevent the US-Israeli conflict with Iran from "spreading" across the Middle East.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen commented after the drone attack on the RAF military base in Akrotiri, Cyprus.

Președinta Comisiei Europene, Ursula von der Leyen, a făcut duminică apel la desfășurarea unei „tranziții credibile” în Iran după moartea ghidului suprem Ali Khamenei în timpul loviturilor…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the risk of escalation in the Middle East conflict with Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, condemning Iran's 'reckless and indiscriminate attacks'.

President Nikos Christodoulides held telephone conversations with European Commission President Ursula von der Layen and Greek Prime Kyriakos Mitsotakis to discuss developments in the region following US-Israeli attacks on Iran on Saturday morning. In a post on X, he said he had spoke with von der Leyen about the “deeply worrying regional developments”, adding Cyprus […]

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU-Mercosur trade deal would take effect without waiting for a European Parliament vote, drawing criticism from France.

SYRIZA criticizes Ursula von der Leyen's decision to implement the Mercosur agreement, stating it undermines democracy in Europe and the interests of Greek farmers, and questions Prime Minister Mitsotakis's stance.

The European Commission's decision to provisionally apply the Mercosur trade agreement, despite opposition from the European Parliament and France, has been met with strong condemnation from French farmers and politicians, who accuse Ursula von der Leyen of undermining democratic institutions.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday announced the provisional application of the trade part of the EU-Mercosur association agreement, following parliamentary ratification in Argentina and Uruguay. The move activates trade commitments ahead of full conclusion of the treaty, which still requires the European Parliament’s consent.

It gets emotional for the two Swiss women on «Germany’s Next Topmodel»: While Ursula Gigliotti has to leave the show, Bianca Sissing can continue to dream of the title.

“Ursula von der Leyen held talks with the Ukrainian President on Tuesday, where they confirmed their cooperation regarding the war in Ukraine.

EU leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claiming they agreed on continuing the war.

Rat u Ukrajini – 1463. dan. Volodimir Zelenski zatražio je od Evropskog parlamenta tačan datum prijema Ukrajine u EU, na šta mu je šefica Evropske komisije Ursula fon der Lajen odgovorila da to nije m
Predsedníčka EK Ursula von der Leyenová v Kyjeve vyzvala na urýchlenú opravu ropovodu Družba po ruských útokoch, ktoré ohrozili energetickú bezpečnosť Európy. Zároveň prisľúbila Ukrajine pôžičku od EÚ

European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen stated on Tuesday that the European Union (EU) will fulfill its promise of a multi-billion loan to Ukraine, even though it was vetoed by a Kremlin-friendly member of the bloc.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has stated that the EU will find ways to implement the agreement to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion loan, despite Hungary blocking one of the procedural steps required for it.

S’exprimant lors d’une conférence de presse à Kiev à l’occasion du quatrième anniversaire de l’invasion russe, elle a ajouté que les 27 États membres travailleraient à un nouveau plan d’aide énergétiq

A Kreml közölte, hogy addig folytatják a háborút, amíg el nem érik háborús céljaikat.

Bei ihrem Besuch in Kiew anlässlich des vierten Jahrestags des Beginns des russischen Angriffskrieges gegen die Ukraine haben EU-Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen und -Ratspräsident Antonio
António Costa e Ursula von der Leyen deslocam-se a Kiev esta terça-feira para assinalar o quarto aniversário da guerra.
De hade hoppats komma med gåvor i form av ett nytt sanktionspaket och klarhet kring EU:s miljardlån. Men när EU-topparna Ursula von der Leyen och António Costa besöker Kiev på fyraårsdagen av det rysk

The Romanian Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels this week.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Russia is employing winter as a weapon of war.
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen advocates for capital market reform and simpler regulations to boost the EU's global economic standing, while France and Germany signal unity at an EU retreat.

Hungary's Prime Minister has publicly accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of 'blackmail' regarding Ukrainian oil supplies and called on EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to take action.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to enforce the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, which he claims obliges Ukraine to allow oil deliveries to Hungary.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated he would not yield to Ukrainian President Zelensky's blackmail and called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to implement the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has spoken with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about stalled EU decisions on a €90 billion loan for Ukraine and a 20th sanctions package against Russia.

Greece's Minister of National Economy and Finance and Eurogroup President, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, is in Brussels for meetings with European Council President António Costa, Ursula von der Leyen, and Christine Lagarde ahead of the Euro Summit.

SYRIZA-P.S. criticizes Prime Minister Mitsotakis, equating him with Ursula von der Leyen, and demands his stance on Greek farmers amid accusations of a 'European Right-wing coup'.

The head of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, speaks of an unstable situation and the urgent need for de-escalation in the Middle East. In her statement, von der Leyen emphasized a triptych...

Predsjednica Ursula von der Leyen u ponedjeljak će predsjedati izvanrednim sastankom europskih povjerenika dok sukob Izraela i Sjedinjenih Američkih Država s Iranom eskalira, a sve to nakon što se 27…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Sunday that the risk of escalation in the Middle East is "real," and therefore "a reliable transitional process is necessary" in the region.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, held talks with Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, amid the escalation of the military conflict in Iran.

Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, former President of Iceland, criticized the European Union after Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the EU Commission, posted on X, leading to his mockery of the EU.

The United States and Israel announced on Saturday that they had attacked Iran, calling on Iranians to take power, and the international community reacted with concern over the risk of escalation and messages…

The EU has accelerated the provisional activation of the Mercosur trade pact, with Ursula von der Leyen stating it sends a political message to the US and European extremist forces, highlighting its geostrategic urgency.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU-Mercosur agreement will provisionally enter into force, even as it undergoes review by the Brazilian Senate and the Court of Justice.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen thanked Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa for his leadership during a decade of challenging years for Portugal and Europe.

DÉCRYPTAGE - En discussion depuis un quart de siècle, le traité controversé va être appliqué de façon provisoire, a annoncé ce vendredi Ursula von der Leyen, malgré les réserves exprimées par la…

Im Zürcher Luxushotel Mandarin Oriental Savoy wurde das chinesische Neujahr eingeläutet. Bianca Sissing und Ursula Gigliotti sehen das Jahr des Feuerpferdes als Glücksbringer für ihre GNTM-Chancen.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan is on an official visit to Brussels on Thursday, where he has several meetings scheduled, one of which is with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der…

The Budapest City Assembly held its last session before the upcoming elections, attended by figures like Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ursula von der Leyen, and Manfred Weber, with several proposals on the agenda related to election themes.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed confidence that the European Union will soon adopt its 20th package of sanctions against Russia.
Evropska unija (EU) zatražila je danas od Ukrajine da ubrza popravke naftovoda "Družba", poručila je predsednica Evropske komisije Ursula fon der Lajen na konferenciji za novinare u Kijevu.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has vowed that the EU will deliver a promised €90 billion loan to Ukraine "one way or another," despite Hungary's threats to block the aid.

Ukrainian President Zelensky held on Tuesday (February 24) a press conference with EU chiefs Ursula Von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, as Ukraine was marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scal
– I dag står vi i Kiev på en grym årsdag. Men motståndskraften hos det ukrainska folket är obruten, sade EU-chefen Ursula von der Leyen på plats i Kiev på fyraårsdagen av den ryska fullskaliga invasio
European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, visited Kyiv on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion to reaffirm support for Ukraine, remembering destroyed communities and abducted children.

Liderii europeni au sosit la Kiev pe 24 februarie pentru a marca patru ani de la lansarea invaziei rusești pe scară largă, în contextul în care țara găzduiește o serie de întâlniri la nivel înalt meni

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa arrived in Kyiv on 24 February to reaffirm Europe’s financial and military backing of Ukraine.

Ursula von der Leyen cannot present strong support from the EU to Ukraine on the anniversary of the war of aggression, because Hungary broke its promises and is resisting.

The European Commission has called on Washington to respect the bilateral trade agreement signed in the summer of 2025 by President Donald Trump and Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan will have a meeting next Thursday in Brussels with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to discuss current aspects related to the implementation of the PNRR.