Ursula von der Leyen

Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen is a German politician, serving as the 13th president of the European Commission since 2019. She served in the German federal government between 2005 and 2019, holding positions in Angela Merkel's cabinet, most recently as federal minister of defence. She is a member of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its affiliated europarty, the European People's Party (EPP). On 7 March 2024, the EPP elected her as its Spitzenkandidat to lead the campaign for the 2024 European parliament elections. She was re-elected to head the Commission in July 2024.
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COP29 drama: Oil giant hosts climate summit while leaders stay home

COP29 drama: Oil giant hosts climate summit while leaders stay home

Azerbaijanʼs role as COP29 host raises eyebrows due to its massive fossil-fuel exports. Many world leaders skip the event while UK doubles-down on green promises‚ showing growing divide in climate talks

Politics, Science • November 12 2024 , 08:43 PM  •  438 views
British oil deals and detained Armenians cast shadow over Azerbaijan climate summit

British oil deals and detained Armenians cast shadow over Azerbaijan climate summit

Azerbaijan hosts UN climate conference while holding 23 ethnic-Armenians in Baku jails. International leaders overlook human-rights issues as green-energy promises mask fossil fuel expansion plans

Society, Politics • November 12 2024 , 05:09 PM  •  276 views
UK leader stands alone at climate summit while global chiefs stay home

UK leader stands alone at climate summit while global chiefs stay home

Major world leaders skip this years climate conference in Azerbaijan‚ leaving **Sir Keir Starmer** as sole G7 representative. Nations discuss green-funding and emission cuts while key players remain distant

Economics, Politics • November 11 2024 , 12:38 PM  •  877 views
Politicians rush to fix relationships as Trump wins unexpected comeback

Politicians rush to fix relationships as Trump wins unexpected comeback

Global political figures make sudden u-turns after Trumps victory in 2024 election. From harsh critics to friendly partners‚ world leaders adjust their stance as they face new political reality

Politics • November 9 2024 , 08:10 AM  •  734 views
EU offers energy deal to Trump while preparing for possible trade shake-up

EU offers energy deal to Trump while preparing for possible trade shake-up

European Union suggests boosting American gas purchases to avoid new import fees from Trump. Leaders discuss ways to handle future trade relations while keeping strong ties with US

Economics, Politics • November 9 2024 , 07:02 AM  •  227 views
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How EU plans to fight back if Trump returns with new trade rules

How EU plans to fight back if Trump returns with new trade rules

Brussels made special plans to counter possible new US import taxes. EU officials prepared a list of specific American goods for counter-tariffs‚ targeting key Republican-led states

Economics, Politics • November 7 2024 , 10:11 PM  •  11750 views