China & Ursula von der Leyen
32 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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China: The trade deal is partly aimed at reducing reliance on China for critical minerals and helping EU companies compete against Chinese rivals in Mercosur markets, where China has a strong presence.
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, provisionally enacted the trade deal, sidestepping the EU Parliament, and expressed optimism about its benefits for EU businesses, consumers, and farmers.
Apr 30, 2026 · 23 articles
International
China: China was explicitly excluded from the United States' tariff pause, with its import tax rate further increased, indicating a continued trade dispute with the United States.
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European_Commission, announced the European Union's decision to pause counter-tariffs, emphasizing the bloc's commitment to negotiations and diversifying trade partnerships.
Apr 10, 2025 · 7 articles
International
China: China is a key customer for Iranian oil and is involved in mediating talks between the United States and Iran, hosting meetings between their foreign ministers.
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, EU chief, stated that Gulf security has 'direct consequences for Europe' and called the attacks unacceptable.
May 06, 2026 · 31 articles
International
China: China is mentioned as an adversarial nation with which Germany has partnered economically, a point of criticism for Donald Trump.
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission President, echoed the sentiment of increasing military capabilities for self-defense.
May 01, 2026 · 290 articles
International
China: China's U.N. ambassador Fu Cong emphasized the importance of a steady relationship with the United States ahead of a Trump-Xi summit.
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, agreed to a trade deal with Donald Trump last July.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China, as Iran's main oil buyer, has expressed concern over the US blockade and called for the conflict to be resolved through political and diplomatic channels.
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, the International — European Commission President, made remarks about EU enlargement that Hakan Fidan commented on.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Union, condemned the attack and offered condolences.
Apr 22, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, confirmed the European Union's agreement with the United States on zero tariffs for strategic goods.
Jul 30, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission chief, met with Donald Trump to announce a trade framework between the United States and the European Union.
Jul 28, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President, announced an emergency EU security meeting and stressed the importance of preventing further escalation.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
International
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, International — European Commission President, issued a joint statement calling for restraint and diplomacy in the Middle East conflict.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, visited Kyiv to show support for Ukraine.
Feb 24, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Ursula von der Leyen: As president of the European Union's executive commission, Ursula von der Leyen found Marco Rubio's speech reassuring but stressed the need for Europe to become more independent, especially in defense and digital sovereignty.
Feb 14, 2026 · 7 articles
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