European leaders will gather in Washington alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, seeking a pathway to end Russia’s invasion after U.S. President Donald Trump abandoned his push for an immediate ceasefire during his recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Building a Coalition in Washington European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed she would attend the …
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has withstood a no-confidence vote brought forward in the European Parliament, largely initiated by far-right lawmakers accusing her administration of violating legal norms and eroding public trust in the European Union. Outcome of the Vote The motion, which required a two-thirds majority to pass, ultimately failed to gather enough support. Of the voting …
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On May 7, 2025, Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels to address escalating trade tensions between the European Union and the United States. The meeting coincided with the European Commission’s announcement of proposed countermeasures in response to recent U.S. tariffs on European imports. The U.S. administration, under President Donald Trump, has imposed …
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has praised the Mercosur trade deal as a mutually beneficial agreement. The European Union and South American countries have finalized a free trade treaty, with von der Leyen traveling to Uruguay to complete the long-delayed deal. She described it as a significant milestone, highlighting its importance in fostering trade relations amid global trends …
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