Statement by President von der Leyen

Von der Leyen talks to Meloni: 'Positive conversation in Washington'

EU Prez Von der Leyen Hits Out at Trump’s Inner Circle.

PULSE POINTS:What Happened: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the state of transatlantic relations, criticizing the unpredictability of the US administration under President Donald Trump and likening key figures to oligarchs. Who’s Involved: Ursula von der Leyen, Donald Trump, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, US Vice-President JD Vance. Where & When: Comments were published in German newspaper Die Zeit, ongoing developments …

Leyen and Meloni to speak after Trump meeting

Premier Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will speak on the telephone on Friday after Meloni's positive talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, a EU spokesperson said. (ANSA)

Statement by President von der Leyen

We took note of the announcement by President Trump. We want to give negotiations a chance. While finalising the adoption of the EU countermeasures that saw strong support from our Member States, we w