Ursula von der Leyen
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“The Arctic is one place where the tectonic plates of geopolitics are colliding,”
Ursula von der Leyen · said 2026-10-20 · reported 2026-10-20
The European Commission unveiled a new Arctic strategy listing security and resilience as top priorities.
“another front of escalation of the Russian war in Ukraine. This is unacceptable”
Ursula von der Leyen · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-13
Von der Leyen spoke on Tuesday about the Black Sea becoming another front of escalation in the Russian war in Ukraine.
“Few have devoted their lives to justice, peace and human dignity like she did,”
Ursula von der Leyen · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said few have devoted their lives to justice and peace like Pillay.
“She has looked the brutality of injustice in the eye and never looked away… In a world that needs justice more than ever, her courage and moral clarity are a precious compass.”
Ursula von der Leyen · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09
Ursula von der Leyen praised Pillay's courage and moral clarity as a precious compass in a world that needs justice.
“welcome the decision of G7 countries not to impose any export bans on allies and the continued solidarity between partners.”
Ursula von der Leyen · said 2026-10-02 · reported 2026-10-02
Von der Leyen welcomed the G7 decision not to impose export bans on allies following the leaders' announcement.
“to the highest level possible.”
Ursula von der Leyen · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-17
Von der Leyen said in her annual state of the EU address in Strasbourg that the bloc wants to elevate its relationship with Canada.
“We want to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible. We must urgently reimagine our partnerships. So, I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to be the first associate member of the EU.”
Ursula von der Leyen · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-17
Von der Leyen said in Strasbourg that the EU wants to make Canada its first-ever associate member.
“see the world with the same eyes”
Ursula von der Leyen · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-16
Von der Leyen described shared EU-Canada perspectives and pledged cooperation on AI, climate change, geopolitics and Arctic security.
“And, dear Mark, I said we must urgently reimagine our partnerships so I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of the European Union,”
Ursula von der Leyen · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-16
Von der Leyen addressed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, proposing Canada become the EU's first associate member.
“We will move from CETA to an alliance for the future, to create a common prosperity and economic security space,”
Ursula von der Leyen · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-16
Von der Leyen outlined plans to evolve the existing EU-Canada free trade agreement (CETA) into a broader future alliance.
“An escalating campaign of threats is underway, unsettling our citizens and seeking to divide our Union,”
Ursula von der Leyen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen posted on X about Russian threats aimed at dividing the European Union.