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Ursula von der Leyen

News | Russia

EU's 19th sanctions package: Positive response from member states

Under pressure from the US, the EU Commission wants to bring forward the complete import ban on liquified natural gas from Russia to 2027. The 19th sanctions package also targets crypto platforms. The Commission is preparing a proposal on how Russian state bank funds can be used.

By Stephan Israel

News | Russia

How the 19th sanctions package is being received by the member states

Under pressure from the USA, the Commission wants to bring forward the complete import ban on liquefied gas from Russia to 2027. The 19th sanctions package also targets the crypto platforms that Russia uses for circumventing transactions.

By Stephan Israel

News | Sanctions

Why Kaja Kallas depends on Berlin for the Israel sanctions

The Commission is making a new attempt to persuade Israel to change course in view of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. However, the suspension of trade benefits only has a chance if Germany also agrees and supports a tougher stance.

By Stephan Israel and Stefan Braun

News | Car industry

Car dialogue: VDL wants CO₂ proposal by the end of the year

A system for rewarding CO₂ savings could enable manufacturers to continue producing combustion engines beyond 2035. Renewable fuels, a new vehicle category and climate action in production are being discussed.

By Markus Grabitz

News | Car industry

Strategic Dialogue: Von der Leyen also wants to talk about fleet limits

Ursula von der Leyen has sent the participants in the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry a four-page concept paper, which is to form the basis of her talks today with the CEOs of manufacturers and suppliers.

By Markus Grabitz

Ursula von der Leyen
Topic of the Day | SOTEU

SOTEU: Von der Leyen calls for unity in vain

With martial words, the Commission President appeals to the pro-European forces to fight together for Europe's independence. But EPP leader Weber and S&D chairwoman Gárcia Peréz no longer seem capable of doing so.

By Till Hoppe and Markus Grabitz