Commission President von der Leyen is being pressured by her party family to question the end of the combustion engine in 2035 in the European election campaign. There are also initial movements back towards the combustion engine in the industry and in important export markets.
By Markus Grabitz
Ursula von der Leyen's plans in the event of her re-election focus on strengthening the competitiveness of European companies. She also wants to set priorities in the area of security. She is to be elected at an EPP congress at the beginning of March.
By Markus Grabitz
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supports the idea of appointing a European Commissioner for Defense. She could implement this in a second term of office.
By Redaktion Table
The European Parliament is threatening to take Commission President von der Leyen to the ECJ in the dispute over €10.2 billion in EU funds for Hungary, which the Commission has given the "green light" to disburse. A resolution to this effect will be voted on Thursday. The Liberals are even considering a vote of no confidence.
By Eric Bonse
At the CSU conference, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for the EU to strengthen its defense policy. She expressed her disagreement with the national party's proposal to radically reduce the size of the Commission.
By Redaktion Table
Her re-election as Commission President is not a formality, say former Green top candidate Ska Keller and other MEPs. Above all, her treatment of the rule of law in Hungary is causing massive disgruntlement. But it is also about reforming the election procedure.
By Eric Bonse
Before departing for Beijing, Ursula von der Leyen delivered a strong message on trade. However, practical experts in the business world do not anticipate a decisive impact from the EU-China negotiations.
By Amelie Richter
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns against naivety in dealing with China. In her speech at the EU Ambassadors' Conference, she gives China just as much time as Ukraine and Israel.
By Redaktion Table
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed five basic principles for possible peace negotiations in the aftermath of the Gaza war.
By Redaktion Table
