Davos, Von der Leyen and European Union

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.
EU's Von der Leyen warns against 'global race to bottom' on tariffs in Davos
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. Speaking at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting a day after the inauguration of U.
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 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,
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
Spain's leader wants the EU to ‘make social media great again.’ Here's how
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is launching a crusade against what he sees as the downsides of social media. The Socialist leader wants the European Union, which already leads the world in ...
EU open to US energy, arm sales talks to stave off tariffs
The European Union is open to discussing purchases of energy and arms from the United States to ward off tariffs that ...
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Davos 2025 | Tariffs could be good for national security and US trade deals, says Jamie Dimon
Despite fears that the tariffs could spark a global trade war and reignite inflation domestically, Jamie Dimon, CEO of ...
As Davos 2025 reacts to Trump tack, EU chief leads defense against climate change
President Donald Trump has given everyone at Davos something to talk about with his actions on the first day of his second ...
Davos 2025: Trade, tariffs, AI and UN chief Guterres dominate World Economic Forum agenda
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy combed the corridors, meeting with leaders such as Israeli President Isaac Herzog and ...
Donald Trump lashes out at 'unfair' EU in blistering attack at Brussels
Donald Trump said he "loves Europe" but believes the European Union is riddled with tax and bureaucracy issues.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pushes for EU Plan to Rein In Social Media
Pedro Sanchez said the EU should put an end to anonymity of users in social-media platforms and hold their CEOs personally ...
Scholz Says EU Is Preparing Bloc-Wide Incentive Plan for EVs
The European Union is working on a proposal for bloc-wide purchase incentives for electric vehicles to support the bloc’s ...
Climate Action Is Not An Option But a Global Challenge For All, EU Commissioner Tells WEF
The European Union's climate commissioner said on Thursday "fasten your seatbelts" as he predicted more geopolitical "turmoil ...