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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has endorsed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to exempt ...

In a post on X, Mitsotakis said “Greece has long advocated to exempt defence investments from fiscal constraints. We welcome the proposal by President von der Leyen to activate the escape clause, ...

Donald Trump wants tariffs. The European Union (EU) wants payback. The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, said Friday that the bloc will retaliate immediately if the United States ...

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will take part in negotiations to end Russia's war against Ukraine.

The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, plans to propose exempting defence from EU spending limits. This move, ...

The European Commission will propose exempting defence from EU limits on government spending, the head of the EU executive, ...

Europe will "absolutely" be at the negotiating table in any discussions about ending Russia's war with Ukraine, says European ...

Failure to secure a “just and lasting peace” for Ukraine would enfeeble not only Europe but also the United States, European ...

Failure to secure a “just and lasting peace” for Ukraine would enfeeble not only Europe but also the United States, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned Friday.

Member states will be allowed to substantially increase defense spending without exceeding deficit caps, Ursula von der Leyen ...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during the Munich security conference Friday the European Union will ...