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Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen is a German politician and physician who has served as President of the European Commission since 2019. She served in the German federal government between 2005 and 2019, holding positions in Angela Merkel's cabinet, most recently as Federal Minister for Defence. She is a member of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its affiliated European political party, the European People's Party (EPP). On 7 March 2024, the EPP elected her as its Spitzenkandidat to lead the campaign for the 2024 European Parliament elections. She was re-elected to head the Commission in July 2024.
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🇨🇾CYP
cameoplus · 2026-04-26
Praise or endorse in Cyprus
Ursula von der Leyen says Cyprus settlement is key to regional stability
🇨🇾CYP
cameoplus · 2026-04-26
Energy Infrastructure Repair/Buildout Offer in Nicosia
EU offers to repair Gulf energy sites and create Strait of Hormuz bypass
🇨🇾CYP
cameoplus · 2026-04-24
Reject political reform request in Cyprus
Germany’s Merz says Ukraine won’t join EU immediately, proposes Kyiv joins meetings
🇨🇾CYP
cameoplus · 2026-04-24
Decline comment in Lefkosia
EU declines to comment on Ukraine 'associate membership,' says accession based on reforms
🇨🇾CYP
cameoplus · 2026-04-24
Praise or endorse in Cyprus
EU’s von der Leyen says Lebanon should be part of peace deal
🇧🇷BRA
cameoplus · 2026-04-23
Praise or endorse in Brasilia
Brazil’s VP Geraldo Alckmin hails Mercosur–EU deal as global relief
🇧🇪BEL
cameoplus · 2026-04-23
Fiscal Policy Action in Brussels
EU formally approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine financial aid
🇮🇷IRN
conflict · 2026-04-22
Arrests in Strait of Hormuz
Iran seizes two vessels for 'maritime violations,' state media says
🇨🇾CYP
cameoplus · 2026-04-22
Fiscal Policy Action in Cyprus
EU approves €90bn Ukraine loan as pipeline turns on, ending deadlock
🇧🇪BEL
cameoplus · 2026-04-22
Fiscal Policy Action in Brussels
EU unveils measures to curb West Asia crisis impact on energy markets
🇺🇸USA
cameoplus · 2026-04-22
Trade Policy Action in Washington, DC
US extends 30-day waiver on sanctions for Russian oil after request from 10 countries
🇧🇪BEL
cameoplus · 2026-04-21
Complain officially in Brussels
Vietnam raises concerns over EU-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership agreement
🇮🇷IRN
conflict · 2026-04-21
Attack in Strait of Hormuz
Iran fires on container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
🇨🇾CYP
cameoplus · 2026-04-21
Appeal to meet/negotiate in Nicosia
Cyprus president urges EU clear plan to help members under attack
🇩🇪DEU
cameoplus · 2026-04-21
Criticize or denounce in Hamburg
Ursula von der Leyen classifies Turkey alongside China and Russia
🇺🇸USA
cameoplus · 2026-04-18
Ease economic sanctions/embargo in Washington, D.C.
Trump administration extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil
🇺🇸USA
cameoplus · 2026-04-17
Trade Policy Action in Washington, D.C.
US extends waiver allowing continued purchases of Russian oil
🇭🇺HUN
cameoplus · 2026-04-17
Meet at third location in Budapest
EU officials arrive in Hungary for talks with incoming prime minister