All articles tagged with #ursula von der leyen
Originally Published 16 days ago — by politico.eu
2025 was a tumultuous year marked by Donald Trump's dominance in the US, political upheavals in Europe including leadership changes and scandals, and notable events like Trudeau and Katy Perry dating, Ursula von der Leyen surviving confidence votes, and Marine Le Pen's political setbacks. The year was characterized by chaos, chaos, and more chaos, leaving hopes for a better 2026.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by politico.eu
Ursula von der Leyen faces a major crisis as a fraud investigation leads to the detention of two prominent EU figures, threatening to undermine the credibility of European institutions amid ongoing corruption scandals.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by politico.eu
Elon Musk criticized the EU's leadership selection process, suggesting the leader should be directly elected by the people, in response to Ursula von der Leyen's unveiling of the European Democracy Shield aimed at protecting elections from foreign interference.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by dw.com
Ursula von der Leyen faces unprecedented political challenges in the European Parliament, with two no-confidence votes within three months reflecting deep fragmentation and polarization, but her future remains uncertain as the system tests its resilience amidst rising extremism and shifting alliances.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Euronews.com
Bulgarian officials initially suggested Russian interference caused GPS issues on a plane carrying EU President Ursula von der Leyen, but later denied evidence of jamming, citing possible onboard spoofing or other technical issues, amid ongoing speculation and conflicting reports.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Bulgarian authorities suspect Russia of jamming GPS signals that affected a plane carrying EU President Ursula von der Leyen during her tour near Russia, though the plane landed safely. The incident highlights tensions amid her support for Ukraine.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
Russia is suspected of jamming GPS signals on a plane carrying EU President Ursula von der Leyen over Bulgaria, causing a delay, amid increasing reports of deliberate electronic interference by Russia targeting aircraft and navigation systems in the region, as part of broader hybrid threats and geopolitical tensions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by DW
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane was subjected to suspected Russian GPS jamming while en route to Bulgaria, leading to a manual landing in Plovdiv. Bulgaria and the EU suspect Russia's involvement, highlighting ongoing concerns over hybrid warfare tactics by Moscow against European countries.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ABC News
A plane carrying EU President Ursula von der Leyen was GPS jammed over Bulgaria in a suspected Russian operation, highlighting ongoing tensions and threats from Russia as she tours EU border nations. The incident was confirmed by Bulgarian authorities and underscores the need for increased European defense readiness.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Euronews.com
Russia is accused of jamming the GPS of Ursula von der Leyen's plane during her visit to Bulgaria, forcing it to land using paper maps; Russia denies involvement. The incident highlights ongoing hybrid warfare tactics by Russia against the EU, including GPS interference and cyber attacks, amid heightened tensions over Ukraine.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
A plane carrying EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was targeted by GPS jamming suspected to be by Russia while landing in Bulgaria, highlighting ongoing hybrid warfare tactics used by Russia to disrupt European security and support for Ukraine.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by politico.eu
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the need for strong deterrence against Vladimir Putin during her visit to Poland's border with Belarus, highlighting ongoing EU efforts to support front-line states against Russian aggression amid heightened tensions and military concerns.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Kyiv Independent
Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Brussels for meetings with European leaders, including von der Leyen, before heading to Washington for talks with President Trump, amid ongoing tensions and diplomatic efforts related to Ukraine and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
The article criticizes Ursula von der Leyen's trade deal with the US, describing it as a capitulation that damages Europe's credibility, economic interests, and strategic position, and argues that the deal should be rejected and renegotiated to better serve European interests.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
The European Union revealed it reviewed but did not retain or disclose text messages between Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer's CEO during the COVID vaccine deal negotiations, citing that the messages were deemed unimportant and short-lived, despite court rulings and public interest, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.