EU President von der Leyen in the ‘Global Goal: Unite for our Future’ Summit
President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new pledge of €4.9 billion by Team Europe, with the European Investment Bank, for universal access to coronavirus […]
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Speech by EU President von der Leyen at the World Health Organization’s 73rd Assembly
Dear Director-General, Dr Tedros, Dear friends of the World Health Organization, In the last three months, we all have seen how crucial it is to […]
Coronavirus: President von der Leyen sets out the main features of the Recovery Plan for Europe
Yesterday, President von der Leyen gave a speech at the European Parliament plenary debate on the new Multiannual Financial Framework, own resources and the Recovery […]
World-leading virologist Peter Piot to advise President von der Leyen on the response to the coronavirus and COVID-19
The Commission has appointed Belgian virologist Peter Piot to the post of special advisor to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, […]
Closing remarks by President von der Leyen at the Coronavirus Global Response international pledging event
Ladies and Gentlemen, we have made it! Today is a defining moment for the global community. At a time when we are sitting further apart […]
Statement by President von der Leyen on the results of the Coronavirus Global Response international pledging event
I am very proud and I am relieved that the start of this very important project was so successful. The world showed extraordinary unity for […]
Coronavirus: President von der Leyen outlines EU budget as Marshall Plan for Europe’s recovery
Today, President Ursula von der Leyen gave a speech at the European Parliament plenary session on the EU’s coordinated action to fight the coronavirus pandemic […]
Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament Plenary on the EU coordinated action to combat the coronavirus pandemic and its consequences
Dear President, Honourable Members, There are no words that can do justice to Europe’s pain or to all those suffering across the world. We think […]
Statement by EU President von der Leyen on emergency measures in Member States
The European Union is founded on the values of freedom, democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights. These values are common to […]