Davos, Von der Leyen and EU

Von der Leyen's 'divided' remarks at Davos reflect EU's dilemma in its policy toward China: expert
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the World Economic Forum (WEF). Photo: VCG. In a speech delivered on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF), European Comm
Von der Leyen signals EU willingness to work with US in Davos speech
The European Union wants to engage and negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, warning of the risk of a "global race to the bottom" using tools such as tariffs.
Von der Leyen takes aim at China and signals to Trump in cautious Davos speech
The European Commission chief did not explicitly mention the new US president or his trade policies, but underscored the number of American jobs tied to European trade.
Davos – Ursula von der Leyen: Breaking the ties in the global economy is in no one’s interest
The President of the European Commission sent a message to the other side of the Atlantic - She stressed that Europe will continue to seek cooperation
Ursula von der Leyen reaffirms EU's commitment to Paris climate accord
At Davos, Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the EU's dedication to the Paris climate accord and urged international cooperation, despite Trump’s decision to withdraw. View on euronews
EU's Von der Leyen warns against 'global race to bottom' on tariffs in Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Tuesday of the risk of a 'global race to the bottom' using economic tools such as sanctions, export controls and tariffs.
Von der Leyen announces visit to India
Von der Leyen’s announcement followed on the heels of a positive visit to Belgium by Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, during which he met European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič. The next round of talks on a free-trade agreement has been set for March 10-14 in Brussels.
Ursula von der Leyen warns on ‘fracturing’ global economy after Trump tariff threat
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has warned that the world economy has “started fracturing along new lines” after Donald Trump threatened sweeping tariffs on the bloc. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos,
EU's Von der Leyen says need to work together to avoid global race to the bottom
Europe has entered a new era of harsh geostrategic competition and will have to work together to avoid a global race to the bottom, European Commission President
EU's von der Leyen warns of escalating trade spat with US
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Tuesday of an escalating economic conflict with the new US administration under Donald Trump. "No other economies in the world are as integrated as we are,
Leaders at Davos Economic Forum Vow to ‘Stay the Course’ on Climate Action
Officials and business executives at the annual gathering in Switzerland said the fight against global climate change would ...
At Davos, European Union vows to be ‘pragmatic but principled’ in negotiating with Trump, to safeguard continent’s interests and uphold values
Von der Leyen insisted that the United States remains an important partner, taking a conciliatory tone in a speech to the ...
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EU, China warn against trade friction at Davos after Trump return
DAVOS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen declared Tuesday that Europe was ready to negotiate with the United States ...
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Von der Leyen: Paris climate deal still ‘best hope for all humanity’
“The Paris Agreement continues to be the best hope for all humanity. So Europe will stay the course, and keep working with ...