Ursula Von Der Leyen

• Carney to co-host UN event with European Commission chief von der Leyen

  The two leaders did not meet at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Carney's first trip to the United States since trade negotiations fell apart last month. 

  Canada

  Sep 23
  
• How EU leaders are reacting to Canada associate membership proposal

  Aside from critical minerals, energy and defence equipment, European Union officials also hailed some of Canada's most popular exports - Celine Dion and TV show Heated Rivalry.

  Canada

  Sep 17
  
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• EU wants Canada as its first ‘associate member.’ What does that mean?

  The two sides will move from CETA to an Alliance for the Future, European Commission President Urusla von der Leyen said in her State of the Union address.

  Canada

  Sep 16
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• ‘Appeasement’ is a ‘sign of weakness,’ says Polish PM amid Greenland threats

  Trump said he would impose a 10 per cent import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland.

  World

  Jan 20
• EU leader says she will seek sanctions against Israel over Gaza campaign

  Ursula Von der Leyen added that the commission “will set up a Palestine donor group next month,” part of which will focus on Gaza’s future reconstruction.

  World

  Sep 10, 2025
• EU leaders to visit Canada as Ottawa eyes access to bloc’s science grants

  Brussels and Ottawa hold leaders' summits every two years as part of an agreement that was signed in 2017 alongside a major trade deal.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2023
• Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ‘a war on women’s rights,’ EU leader tells Parliament

  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen paid tribute to Ukrainian women who are fighting against Russia and decried the sexual violence carried out by Moscow's forces.

  Politics

  Mar 7, 2023
• Trudeau announces European hydrogen pact, Ukraine support alongside visiting EU leader

  Trudeau joined European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Kingston to meet with Canadian Armed Forces personnel who have deployed to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2023
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• EU head says Canada should focus on exporting clean hydrogen ahead of Ontario visit

  Von der Leyen will arrive in Canada this evening and her visit to Ottawa and Kingston, Ont., on Tuesday will focus on clean energy, trade and support for Ukraine.

  Politics

  Mar 6, 2023
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• EU, U.K. reveal ‘breakthrough’ post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland

  The agreement could end a dispute that has soured U.K.-EU relations and shaken Northern Ireland’s decades-old peace process.

  Economy

  Feb 27, 2023