Ursula von der Leyen | The European Conservative

A sign on a tractor at a farmers’ protest outside Paris reads "DNC / Mercosur, same battle" on December 16, 2025, as part of nationwide action by farmers to protest against the government's mandatory culling protocol for cattle affected by lumpy skin disease (dermatose nodulaire contagieuse).

Facing Pushback, European Parliament Approves EU–Mercosur Safeguards

Javier Villamor December 17, 2025

France forced a last-minute shift in Brussels under domestic pressure, preventing the agreement from derailing in its final stage.

De Wever Puts Belgium First Against EU Lawlessness

Rafael Pinto Borges December 15, 2025

With neither Brussels nor any EU member state at war with Russia, the illegality of the EU Commission’s planned action is not really under dispute.

Borrell’s U.S. Broadside Reveals the EU Elite’s Post-National Turn

Javier Villamor December 12, 2025

The clash with the United States acts as a catalyst for an internal struggle: who really defines what Europe is and should be?

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico signs the joint letter to Ursula von de Leyen on December 11, 2025.

Six EU Countries Call for Common Sense in Achieving Climate Goals

Zolta Győri December 11, 2025

The signatories of the joint letter argue strong economies should not be sacrificed on the altar of obscure targets set by Brussels.

Brussels Latest Plan: Stopping Illegal Immigration by Making it Legal

Zolta Győri December 10, 2025

The ‘talent partnership’ with India will open up more and easier ways for people to flock to Europe, and Ursula von der Leyen hopes to expand it to more countries soon.

Brussels Struggles To Lock In Ukraine Funding as Deadline Nears

Michael Curzon December 9, 2025

Belgium is warning of legal and financial risks over seizing Russian assets, leaving the EU with few options.

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at a press conference in Brussels on December 3, 2025

Von Der Leyen Hails Migration Pact, but Member States Already Want Out

Michael Curzon December 9, 2025

Orbán described the latest agreement as “a new, absurd, and unjust attack.”

European Union flags on poles (Unsplash)

Qatargate Is Back—New Hearings Set for This Week

Michael Curzon December 8, 2025

A former Commission advisor warned that the system is “built to prevent change.”

Von der Leyen Boosts Her Own Salary—While Pushing EU Further Into Debt

TEC News December 8, 2025

With 30,500 retired staff also benefiting, annual spending on Brussels salaries and allowances is set to exceed €3 billion.

Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

Christina Holmgren-Larson December 6, 2025

Von der Leyen still called the meeting with Belgian PM “very constructive” and said discussion will continue.

Tag: Ursula von der Leyen

Facing Pushback, European Parliament Approves EU–Mercosur Safeguards

De Wever Puts Belgium First Against EU Lawlessness

Borrell’s U.S. Broadside Reveals the EU Elite’s Post-National Turn

Six EU Countries Call for Common Sense in Achieving Climate Goals

Brussels Latest Plan: Stopping Illegal Immigration by Making it Legal

Brussels Struggles To Lock In Ukraine Funding as Deadline Nears

Von Der Leyen Hails Migration Pact, but Member States Already Want Out

Qatargate Is Back—New Hearings Set for This Week

Von der Leyen Boosts Her Own Salary—While Pushing EU Further Into Debt

Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

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