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Ursula von der Leyen

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NATO spending targets: EU states look for funding options.

The Commission is to present a roadmap by the fall showing how the European allies can finance the new NATO spending targets. The discussion on common debt was postponed for the time being at the EU summit.

By Stephan Israel

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Von der Leyen coalition: Socialists give Commission President an ultimatum.

The Socialists are calling on the Commission President to return to a progressive agenda. If this does not happen before the SOTEU in the fall, the S D Group will leave the informal coalition. This was stated by its leader, Iratxe García Pérez, during a meeting with Ursula von der Leyen.

By Markus Grabitz

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EU-Canada summit: Closer cooperation on defense.

The EU and Canada plan to strengthen their collaboration across several key areas. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also used the EU-Canada summit to send a message to the United States.

By Corinna Visser

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Green Claims: Von der Leyen wants to calm the waters.

Under pressure from the EPP, the EU Commission had announced that it would withdraw the legislative proposal against greenwashing. Following warnings from the coalition partners, a negotiated solution is now to be found.

By Till Hoppe

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Iran: How Trump's attack caught the Europeans off guard

Donald Trump has surprised the Europeans with his attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. The new escalation in the Middle East is likely to overshadow the discussion on Gaza and relations with Israel at the Foreign Affairs Council today.

By Stephan Israel

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Italy: Meloni and von der Leyen host the Mattei Summit.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is inviting attendees to the Mattei Summit in Rome. The summit is intended to expand strategic cooperation with Africa. Meloni is receiving support from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

By David Renke