PM Narendra Modi, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen hold talks, discuss Ukraine-Russia situation
The two leaders also reviewed the progress in the India-EU Strategic Partnership, including the forthcoming re-commencement of negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement and Investment Agreement.
Apr 26, 2022, 08:54 AM IST
EU warns of 'harshest' sanctions as Russia invades Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, “the target is the stability in Europe and the whole of the international peace order, and we will hold President (Vladimir) Putin accountable for that.”
Feb 24, 2022, 14:21 PM IST
Omicron expected to become dominant COVID-19 variant by mid-January, says top EU official
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the bloc is well prepared to fight omicron, with 66.6% of the European population now fully vaccinated against the virus.
Dec 15, 2021, 16:41 PM IST
Ursula von der Leyen elected first female European commission president
The European Parliament on Tuesday confirmed Ursula von der Leyen, a German conservative, as the next president of the executive EU Commission by 383 votes to 327 against, the speaker of the assembly, David Sassoli, said.
Jul 16, 2019, 23:32 PM IST
US defence chief rebukes Vladimir Putin for `mischief`
Jim Mattis` visit to Germany is his fourth to Europe since becoming US defence secretary in January.
Jun 28, 2017, 17:18 PM IST
Germany in Turkey row withdraws troops from anti-IS base
The German government decided Wednesday to withdraw its troops from Turkey's Incirlik base near the Syrian border after last-ditch talks with Ankara failed to resolve an escalating row.
Jun 07, 2017, 15:45 PM IST
German army searches all barracks after Nazi memorabilia found
The head of Germany`s armed forces has called for an inspection of all army barracks after investigators discovered Nazi-era military memorabilia in a garrison, broadening a scandal about right-wing extremism among soldiers.
May 07, 2017, 17:34 PM IST
Berlin does not owe any debt to NATO: Defence Minister
German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday rejected US President Donald Trump`s claim that Berlin owes NATO "vast sums of money" and must pay Washington more for defence.
Mar 19, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
Now, Germany to send soldiers to Mali to fight Islamic State terrorists
Germany will send up to 650 soldiers to Mali for peacekeeping missions, including support in the fight against the Islamic State terrorist group, Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
Nov 25, 2015, 17:40 PM IST
German minister denies plagiarism allegations: Report
Germany`s Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen fiercely rejected allegations revealed Saturday in media reports that she plagiarised portions of her doctoral thesis, a charge that has already brought down other high-level German leaders.
Sep 27, 2015, 03:48 AM IST
