Ursula von der Leyen

Lapid says Israel's promises 'crash into reality' as opposition rages at Lebanon ceasefire

Internationally, the ceasefire has received more support, with the President of the EU and the Secretary General of the UN praising the announcement.

Head of the opposition and head of the Yesh Atid party MK Yair Lapid and MK Meirav Ben-Ari deliver a joint statement at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 30, 2026.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban emerges after filling in his ballot at a polling station in Hungarian parliamentary elections on April 12, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary.

Hungary’s Orban concedes as Magyar’s Tisza wins big

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference following a shooting at Bondi Beach, at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, December 14, 2025

Bondi Beach attack was 'evil beyond comprehension,' Australia's Albanese says

 ‘YOU HAVE literally made the desert bloom,’ declared European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Ukraine's borders cannot be changed, or army reduced by force - EU's von der Leyen


EU's von der Leyen says she wants Europe to stop buying Russian oil by end of year

In response to the Kremlin's incursions, Trump said that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter NATO airspace.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reacts as she is applauded after delivering the State of the European Union address to the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France, September 10, 2025.

EU reviewing deals with Israel, citing two-state solution threats, European diplomats tell 'Post'

Senior European officials are watching as the EU’s flagship vision - the two-state solution - disappears day by day, through both official declarations and actions on the ground.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reacts as she is applauded after delivering the State of the European Union address to the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France, September 10, 2025.

EU Commission chief proposes partial suspension of association's agreement with Israel

The Commission chief said the body will set up a Palestine Donor Group next month, including an instrument for Gaza reconstruction.

 EUROPEAN COMMISSION President Ursula von der Leyen arrives for a summit of European Union leaders in Brussels, last month.

Trump: US will never help Europe under attack, NATO is dead

"By the way, NATO is dead, and we will leave, we will quit NATO," Trump also said, according to a European Union official.

Then-US President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, January 21, 2020

Extremist violence in West Bank settlements must stop - EU's von der Leyen

"The Palestinian people and the Arab neighbors need the reassurance that there will be no forced displacement but a viable perspective, with an independent Palestinian state," she added.

 ‘YOU HAVE literally made the desert bloom,’ declared European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Biden stands with Israel in time of crisis: A show of unwavering support, solidarity

US President Joe Biden's war embrace of Israel during its darkest hours demonstrated strong leadership and true friendship.

 US President Joe Biden embraces Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv on October 18

Tunisia’s Saied uses desperate Europe to stop migration, gain aid and legitimacy

Europe has, in the past, aided foreign governments that it condemns to stop migration flow into the continent.

 Transit camp for migrants near the Tunisian border with Libya

EU to co-finance new Yad Vashem section for Holocaust remembrance

the new exhibit will use new state-of-the-art technology, sound and light technology as part of an "immersive experience," Yad Vashem said.

 Visitors seen at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem on April 26, 2022, ahead of Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day.

NATO keeps eye on Moldova's skies as European leaders gather

The gathering of the EU's 27 member states and 20 other European countries just 20 km from Ukrainian territory poses a security and organizational challenge.

 European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and Moldovan President Maia Sandu attend a rally to support the European path of the country, in Chisinau, Moldova May 21, 2023.

Palestinians blast European Commission president for saying Israel ‘made desert bloom’

The Palestinian Authority denounced the remarks as “racist” and demanded that the European Commission president apologize.

 European Commission President Urusla von der Leyen delivers state of the European Union address to the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France, September 14, 2022.