Six takeaways as Ursula von der Leyen marks 100 days in office
President Donald Trump's withdrawal of support for Ukraine has up-ended EU relations with the US in her first 100 days, and prompted pledges to ramp up defence spending. View on euronews
The New Voice of Ukraine on MSN6d
Von der Leyen wants Ukraine fortified like 'steel porcupine'
We have to put Ukraine in a position of strength so that it has the means to fortify and protect itself, from the economic survival to the military resilience,” von der Leyen said at a briefing. “It is basically turning Ukraine into a steel porcupine that is indigestible for potential invaders.
Guernsey Press5d
Von der Leyen proposes 800 billion-euro plan to strengthen EU defences
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the massive ‘ReArm Europe’ package will be put to the 27 EU leaders.
The Press5d
Von der Leyen proposes 800 billion-euro plan to strengthen EU defences
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the massive “ReArm ... with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday (Mstyslav Chernov/AP ...
Norwich Evening News5d
Von der Leyen proposes 800 billion-euro plan to strengthen EU defences
European Commission President Ursula ... the Oval Office at the White House on Friday (Mstyslav Chernov/AP) The plan will now be the blueprint for Thursday’s summit, although immediate decisions beyond strong commitments were unlikely. Ms von der Leyen ...