In defence of the big, bad wolf: Why Britain should defy Europe’s anti-vulpine agenda lucy kenningham Farmers and Ursula von der Leyen want them banished at all costs - but there's a case for bringing the wolf to Britain, argues Lucy Kenningham
EU Commission urges member states to agree gas price cap GAS PRICE CAP Ursula von der Leyen will push eu leaders to reach an agreement for a gas price cap following weeks of disagreements.
Sunak’s Northern Ireland deal is a foundation stone for a better relation with the EU Rory O'Donnell Rishi Sunak's deal for Northern Ireland is an achievement. The positive relationship between the PM and Ursula von der Leyen, moreover, is a stepping stone for the EU-UK relationship, writes Rory O'Donnell
Ursula von der Leyen: ‘Narrow path to agreement’ in Brexit talks December 16, 2020 Ursula von der Leyen said there is a "path to agreement now" this morning, as hopes of striking a Brexit deal by the end of the week rise.
Ursula von der Leyen in self-isolation October 5, 2020 European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who had tested positive for coronavirus. In a tweet, she said that she had attended a meeting with a person who had contracted the virus last Tuesday, and will self-isolate until tomorrow. “I’ve been informed that I participated in a [...]
EU prepared for no-deal Brexit, says Ursula von der Leyen November 25, 2020 The European Commission cannot guarantee there will be a trade agreement with Britain, EU chief executive Ursula von Der Leyen has said, adding that the bloc is now prepared for a no-deal Brexit. “The next days are going to be decisive. The European Union is well prepared for a no-deal scenario,” von der Leyen told [...]
No-deal Brexit likeliest outcome, Ursula von der Leyen tells EU leaders December 11, 2020 A no-deal Brexit is now likelier than the UK leaving the transition period with a trade deal, Ursula von der Leyen has told EU leaders. Speaking on the second day of a two-day summit in Brussels, the European Commission president refused to put a percentage on the chances of agreement but told EU leaders there [...]
Brexit: Boris Johnson to meet EU chief Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels TODAY December 9, 2020 Boris Johnson will meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen this evening in Brussels for showdown Brexit talks. The pair will be briefed by their respective chief negotiators tonight about the outstanding issues holding up a trade agreement, before trying to hammer out a last minute deal one-on-one. Last night von der Leyen [...]
Covid: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen forced to self-isolate October 15, 2020 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been forced to leave a crunch EU leaders’ meeting to self-isolate, after a member of her front office tested positive for Covid. Von der Leyen said she had tested negative today, however would still self-isolate as a precautionary measure. It comes as the European Council began the [...]
Sunak Brexit deal: King Charles meeting with EU’s von der Leyen ‘not unusual’ – Cleverly February 28, 2023 Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has rejected claims that the King was being drawn into political controversy over his meeting with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. Cleverly denied ministers were politicising the monarchy following the meeting between the King and the Brussels official at Windsor Castle, which coincided with the agreement of a new [...]