Ursula von der Leyen | The European Conservative

France and Germany Push Back on Ukraine’s Fast-Track EU Bid

Hélène de Lauzun March 5, 2026

Plans in Brussels to fast-track Ukraine’s membership are running into resistance, as several EU governments insist Kyiv must meet the bloc’s full entry conditions first.

EU Chief to Discuss Energy Security with Ukraine

TEC News / AFP March 3, 2026

PM Orbán of Hungary emphasized that his country will not support Brussels decisions favoring Kyiv while the pipeline dispute continues.

Von der Leyen Scrambles for Relevance on Iran

Michael Curzon March 2, 2026

From pledges of “European solidarity” to a hastily convened security meeting, Brussels’ top official is accused of mistaking publicity for power.

Khamenei Killing: EU Seems Both Hopeful and Risk Averse

TEC News / AFP March 1, 2026

Brussels chiefs claim that the death of the supreme leader could bring new hope to the Iranian people—but also brings new dangers.

People celebrate the U.S.-Israeli strikes on the Islamic regime of Iran, holding Iranian pre-revolution Lion and Sun flags at the Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, Germany on February 28, 2026.

International Leaders Warn of Wider Conflict after U.S.-Iran Escalation

TEC News / AFP February 28, 2026

The European Union, France, and several international actors have called for immediate restraint after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives a statement on the EU-Mercosur agreement at the European Commission In Brussels, on February 27, 2026.

EU Commission Will Implement Mercosur Deal Before EU Court Decision

TEC News / AFP February 27, 2026

Announcing the provisional application of the controversial deal, von der Leyen stressed it “can only be fully concluded once the European Parliament has given its consent.”

Will the EU Sacrifice Its Future for a War Beyond Its Borders?

Virag Gulyas February 24, 2026

Four years into the war, we are facing a reality where the EU is attacking its own members, Slovakia and Hungary, while still caressing a non-EU member, Ukraine.

Solar panels displayed at Europe’s largest floating solar power farm (Les Ilots Blandin) belonging to Q Energy in Perthes, north-eastern France on June 20, 2025.

Brussels Reopens Debate on EU Electricity Pricing System

Javier Villamor February 13, 2026

After years of tensions and soaring bills, the EU Commission has acknowledged that the design of the electricity market requires a thorough review.

EU Advocates Fresh Sanctions on Russia’s Energy Income

TEC News February 6, 2026

The European Commission has proposed a new package of sanctions designed to significantly reduce Russian oil and gas revenues—with the stated aim of weakening war financing and further isolating Russia economically.

India Is the Winner in ‘Mother of All Deals’ with EU

Sven R. Larson January 30, 2026

No matter how we turn and twist the numbers, it is hard to see how Europe’s struggling industries will gain anything from this new trade agreement.

Tag: Ursula von der Leyen

France and Germany Push Back on Ukraine’s Fast-Track EU Bid

EU Chief to Discuss Energy Security with Ukraine

Von der Leyen Scrambles for Relevance on Iran

Khamenei Killing: EU Seems Both Hopeful and Risk Averse

International Leaders Warn of Wider Conflict after U.S.-Iran Escalation

EU Commission Will Implement Mercosur Deal Before EU Court Decision

Will the EU Sacrifice Its Future for a War Beyond Its Borders?

Brussels Reopens Debate on EU Electricity Pricing System

EU Advocates Fresh Sanctions on Russia’s Energy Income

India Is the Winner in ‘Mother of All Deals’ with EU

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