Ursula von der Leyen
Von der Leyen's Canada associate membership plan faces resistance
The EU's bid to offer Canada associate membership collapsed on the opening day of the Montreal summit following pushback from key European capitals.
EU proposes associate member status for Canada sparking debate
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first associate member, prompting debate and a warning of heavy tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.
EU Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-13s and Limits for Teens
The European Commission proposed the EU Kids Act, introducing a complete social media ban for children under thirteen and strict time caps for teens.
Poland angry as European Commission pushes billions for Ukraine's defense
Poland and other EU member states have criticized the European Commission for proposing to redirect unused SAFE defense loan funds toward Ukraine without prior consultation.
Ursula von der Leyen's EU seen as stunned and divided amid Iran‑Israel war
As conflict escalates in the Middle East, Ursula von der Leyen's foreign policy approach has triggered internal dissent and exposed deep divisions within the EU.