Ursula von der Leyen, Davos and European Union

Von der Leyen's 'divided' remarks at Davos reflect EU's dilemma in its policy toward China: expert
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the World Economic Forum (WEF). Photo: VCG. In a speech delivered on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF), European Comm
Von der Leyen signals EU willingness to work with US in Davos speech
The European Union wants to engage and negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, warning of the risk of a "global race to the bottom" using tools such as tariffs.
Ursula von der Leyen warns on ‘fracturing’ global economy after Trump tariff threat
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has warned that the world economy has “started fracturing along new lines” after Donald Trump threatened sweeping tariffs on the bloc. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos,
EU's von der Leyen warns of escalating trade spat with US
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Tuesday of an escalating economic conflict with the new US administration under Donald Trump. "No other economies in the world are as integrated as we are,
EU's Von der Leyen warns against 'global race to bottom' on tariffs in Davos
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Tuesday of the risk of a 'global race to the bottom' using economic tools such as sanctions, export controls and tariffs. Speaking at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting a day after the inauguration of U.
EU's Von der Leyen says need to work together to avoid global race to the bottom
Europe has entered a new era of harsh geostrategic competition and will have to work together to avoid a global race to the bottom, European Commission President

Davos, World Economic Forum

As Davos 2025 reacts to Trump tack, EU chief leads defense against climate change
President Donald Trump has given everyone at Davos something to talk about with his actions on the first day of his second ...
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Ignazio Cassis highlights Europe, Ukraine and the Middle East at Davos 2025
Bern, 23.01.2025 - At the 2025 edition of the World Economic Forum, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, head of the FDFA, placed particular emphasis on European policy and the situations in Ukraine and ...
At Davos, European Union vows to be ‘pragmatic but principled’ in negotiating with Trump, to safeguard continent’s interests and uphold values
Von der Leyen insisted that the United States remains an important partner, taking a conciliatory tone in a speech to the ...
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US' Trump set to address day 3 of Davos summit
World Economic Forum to host 66 sessions on Thursday on European economies, trade, inflation, climate - Anadolu Ajansı ...
EU, China Warn Against Trade Friction After Trump's Return
EU, German and Chinese leaders took turns defending global cooperation in Davos on Tuesday as the spectre of new trade wars ...
Scholz Says EU Is Preparing Bloc-Wide Incentive Plan for EVs
The European Union is working on a proposal for bloc-wide purchase incentives for electric vehicles to support the bloc’s ...
Spain’s PM Pushes for EU Plan to Rein in Social Media
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the EU should put an end to anonymity of users in social media platforms and hold ...
BI Davos Diary: Tech leaders worry the AI hype is missing the big picture
Business Insider's diary takes you behind the scenes on day three of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Davos hits ‘peak pessimism’ on Europe as US exuberance rises
Carlos Cuerpo, Spain’s economy minister, told the Financial Times he had come to Davos to counter the view that Europe was moribund, touting his country’s own stellar record, after it outpaced US ...