Ursula Von Der Leyen

Vantage | The economic reality that forced China's Davos charm offensive

While China's charm offensive at Davos signifies a strategic move to reshape its global image and attract investments, the initial reactions and skepticism indicate that Beijing faces an uphill battle in rebuilding international confidence in its economic narrative

'Let's discuss Russia-Ukraine war, trade imbalance': Top EU official tells Xi Jinping

Xi said that China and the EU should handle their differences through dialogue, and pushed back against what his government sees as a shift in European policy on China toward a more strident and competitive approach.

Vantage | Why EU-member Hungary always sings a different tune

A non-binding, informal survey is going to be circulated in Hungary whereby citizens will be asked what they think about several EU policies

Vantage | Does Ukraine's military think the war is unwinnable?

There seems to be a discrepancy that raises questions about a potential rift between civilian and military leadership in Ukraine and whether the military views the war as unwinnable

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits Kyiv ahead of report on accession progress

Ursula von der Leyen is in Kyiv before the European Union shares a report next week about Ukraine's progress in its EU membership bid

Calling India ‘Laundromat’: It is time to call the bluff on Europe’s moral bluster as the conscience-keeper of the world

Europe’s talks of diversification away from China are either half-baked, unimplementable, or plain poppycock

EU prepares to slap 11th package of sanctions on Russia, to focus on how earlier ones were sidestepped

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had said in late March that the 11th package of sanctions will be aimed at countering loopholes and circumvention that Russia has somehow managed to do

‘An ally not a vassal’: How Emmanuel Macron’s remarks on Taiwan have exposed the divide in Europe

France’s Emmanuel Macron reiterated his controversial remarks that Europe must avoid being drawn into any conflict between the US and China over Taiwan. It has rattled leaders in the continent, especially those in Eastern Europe. They fear alienating the US, which has helped keep Russia at bay

Ukrainian forces cling on to Bakhmut, China pressed to help end war

In Beijing, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Union Chief Ursula von der Leyen encouraged Chinese President Xi Jinping to use his influence to push Russia to end the 14-month-long conflict and negotiate

Messenger of Peace: Emmanuel Macron’s crucial China visit

French president Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing for a three-day state visit to dissuade China from supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He was greeted by his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on a huge red carpet lined with Chinese and French flags as the countries' national anthems played