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EU closes airspace to Russian flights and bans pro-Kremlin media after invasion of Ukraine

Ursula von der Leyen announces escalation of sanctions on fourth day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

As it happened: EU bans 'Kremlin’s media machine', closes airspace to all Russian planes

EU leaders announced tough new sanctions on Russia on Sunday, such as closing the entirety of EU airspace to Russian planes – including private jets – and banning Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik, which European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen called “the Kremlin’s media machine".

France 24

Germany's Scholz to meet Macron, von der Leyen in Paris next week

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will be in Paris on Monday, where he will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and the European Union's Ursula von der Leyen, said a government spokesperson.

Reuters

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EU reveals new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine invasion

Ursula von der Leyen says move demonstrates unity of bloc

The Independent UK

Ursula von der Leyen reveals package of further EU sanctions against Russia

In a series of tweets early on Friday morning, Ms von der Leyen said the sanctions show ‘how united the EU is’

The Independent UK

Johnson: Russian invasion of Ukraine is a catastrophe for our continent

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen accused Vladimir Putin of ‘bringing war back to Europe’ following his military invasion.

The Independent UK

EU says it will hold the Kremlin accountable for attack on Ukraine

The European Union will hold Moscow accountable for the "unjustified" attack on Ukraine, the chief of the bloc's Executive Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said on Thursday.

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EU Commission: von der Leyen unconcerned by missed handshake

The European Commission is downplaying as a “storm in a teacup” an incident last week at a EU-Africa summit in Brussels during which its president was hardly acknowledged by a foreign minister

The Independent UK

Russia could lose financial markets access, advanced goods if it invades Ukraine - EU chief

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen disclosed some details of the sanctions Moscow would face if it invaded Ukraine, saying Russia would be cut off from international financial markets and denied access to major export goods.

Reuters

Live: Follow the EU-AU summit closing announcements from Brussels

Senegalese President Macky Sall, French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel make closing remarks Friday at the end of the two-day European Union-African Union summit in Brussels. Follow the press conference live on FRANCE 24.

France 24

EU-African Union summit: The economic issues and money on the table

European Union leaders are meeting with their counterparts from the African Union in Brussels this Thursday. Several major economic issues will be discussed, including the €150 billion investment plan promised by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Ahead of that gathering, French President Emmanuel Macron promised a deal on…

France 24

EU Speaks with US, Qatar, Egypt as Alternatives for Russian Gas

The European Union would be able to cope with a partial disruption to gas imports from Russia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, adding that the EU has spoken with several countries, including the US, Qatar and Egypt about increasing gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries. Escalating…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU’s top court approves linking funds to respect for rule of law in blow to Hungary and Poland

European Court of Justice’s ruling could cut billions of euros to member states who flout democratic values

The Independent UK

Europe counters China's Belt and Road strategy with plans for €150 billion investment in Africa

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday unveiled plans to invest €150 billion in Africa, explaining that her goal is to make Europe the continent's biggest and "most reliable" partner.

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EU threatens sanctions on Russia’s financial, energy sectors in event of Ukraine invasion

EU sanctions would target Russia’s financial and energy sectors if Moscow opts to invade Ukraine, EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday. The UK, US and Estonia also urged their nationals to leave Ukraine as Russia prepared to hold fresh military exercises near the two countries’ border and…

The Guardian - AU

‘Just-in-time to just-in-case’: EU’s $49bn chip plan shows tectonic shift in global economy

Ursula von der Leyen says chips are ‘bedrock of our modern economies’ but the pandemic has exposed supply vulnerabilities

The Guardian - AU

Covid news: Sweden scraps almost all restrictions and testing despite pleas from scientists; Spain’s King Felipe tests positive – as it happened

Sweden scraps almost all of its few restrictions and stops most testing; Spain’s King Felipe tests positive after displaying mild symptoms

Reuters

EU has 'robust' Russia sanctions ready if needed over Ukraine - von der Leyen

The European Union has prepared a "robust and comprehensive" package of sanctions to unleash on Russia if it continues its aggression towards Ukraine, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the Handeslblatt and Les Echos newspapers.

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EU working on joint response to Russian letter -von der Leyen

The European Union is working on a joint response to a letter many of its member countries received from Russia earlier this week asking for security guarantees, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt, EU Agree on Advancing Coordination at All Levels

Egypt and the European Union agreed to advance friendly relations and maintain joint coordination in light of the existing multiple and strong ties between them. On Monday, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call from President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. Von der Leyen praised the…

Reuters

EU offers Ukraine 1.2 billion euro aid package

The European Union aims to help Ukraine with a 1.2 billion euro financial aid package to mitigate the effects of the conflict with Russia, which has amassed troops and heavy weapons on Ukraine's border, EU Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen said.

The Independent UK

EU chief scraps meetings because driver is COVID-19 positive

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has canceled her in-person appointments at the European Parliament this week after her driver tested positive for COVID-19

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