European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a significant reduction in Europe's reliance on Russian fossil fuels at the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos. Gas imports from Russia have decreased by nearly 75%,
Brussels still has not realized that times have changed, and continues to persistently run to the edge of the abyss. This is reported by the Ukrainian telegram channel Zerada.
Ursula von der Leyen reports a 75% drop in Russian gas imports, warns of rising energy costs for Europe amid the transition to independence.- Watch Video on English Oneindia
According to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the European Union is working on a proposal for EU-wide purchase incentives for electric vehicles. However, there
Ursula von der Leyen, is trying to arrange a meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump, but so far to no avail. This was announced at a press conference in Brussels by EC spokeswoman Paula Pinho.
The European Commission chief did not explicitly mention the new US president or his trade policies, but underscored the number of American jobs tied to European trade.
Various European leaders reacted to President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement saying that they will stick to the landmark Paris climate agreement even though the United States has withdrawn from it.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that her first official visit with the new Commission would be to India, signaling an intent to strengthen the strategic partnership with the world's largest democracy.
Speaking at the Davos Summit, Ursula von der Leyen emphasided the EU's dedication to the Paris climate agreement and urged international cooperation, despite Trump’s decision to withdraw. View on euro
Ursula von der Leyen casts Europe as an economic heavyweight that can forge new alliances during another “America First” presidency.
While Trump refrained from using his first day in office to launch tariffs on European goods he says are partly to blame for a persistent U.S. trade deficit, European officials are taking a "wait and see" approach to relations with his administration.