Ursula von der Leyen

EU Weighs New $163B Ukraine Loan Using Russian Assets

European Union countries were due to kick off discussions on a potential new $163 billion loan for Ukraine funded by frozen Russian assets.

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EU Chief’s Plane Hit by Suspected Russian GPS Jamming in Bulgaria

A plane carrying EU chief faced GPS jamming while preparing to land in Bulgaria, with Brussels suggesting Russia may be behind the incident.

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EU Proposes Overhaul to Accelerate Defense Investment

The European Commission has proposed a set of regulatory changes to speed up and simplify defense investment.

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EU to Propose Streamlined Defense Procurement Regulations

The European Commission will propose new measures aimed at giving EU governments greater flexibility in defense procurement. 

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EU Chief Unveils 800-Billion-Euro Plan to ‘Rearm’ Europe

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen presented a five-part plan to mobilize some 800 billion euros for Europe's defense and support for Ukraine.

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Europe’s Security Is at ‘Turning Point’: EU Chief

Europe's security is at a turning point, EU chief Von Der Leyen said as she arrived in Paris for an emergency meeting to address Washington's shock policy shift on the war in Ukraine.

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EU Says ‘Foundations’ Laid for Ukraine War Tribunal

The European Union on Tuesday said experts had agreed on the "legal foundations" for a special tribunal to try Russia over the war in Ukraine.

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Von Der Leyen Wants New Defense Tsar in Second EU Term

European Commission President Von der Leyen argue for creating a defense commissioner to lead a drive to rearm Europe if she wins a second term in office.

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EU Says Can’t Fill US Funding Gap Supporting Ukraine

The EU vowed steadfast support for Ukraine at a summit but warned leaders it would be unable to fill any funding gap left by the US.

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EU Targets Iran Drones, Russian Tech in New Ukraine Sanctions

The European Union proposed new sanctions on Russia that would cut off goods worth 11 billion euros and target Iran's drone producers.

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