All news on the topic: Ursula von der Leyen

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Councils anticipate £1 billion shortfall in special education needs funding
High hopes of deal on top jobs dashed as heads of state and government squabble over appointments.
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Despite mass protests, the Georgian Parliament has approved a "Foreign Agents" law
In a session marked by yelling and physical confrontation, the Georgian Parliament adopted a law on Tuesday that opponents call the “Russian bill” and believe could dismantle civil society and divert the country from the European Union path.
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Rishi Sunak's latest small boats blow as EU 'rules out post-Brexit returns deal'
The Prime Minister is desperate to reach a new deal after losing the right to return failed asylum seekers following Brexit - but leaked memos suggest the EU won't entertain new talks
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Rishi Sunak pleads for EU help in stopping migrant boats crossing the Channel
The Prime Minister and European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen agreed to bolster cooperation in tackling illegal migration across the Strait of Dover - the world's busiest shipping lane
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Rishi Sunak pleads with Europe in desperate attempt to start Rwanda
The PM is set to meet the head of the European Court of Human Rights, Siofra O'Leary in a desperate bid to get the deportation flights - branded a "gimmick" by critics - in the air
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UK holidaymakers heading to Europe could face welcome major passport change
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is may discuss the issue of British people using passport e-gates once more with European Commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen, in June
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Liz Truss takes swipe at Joe Biden as she defends failed tax-slashing plans
Britain's shortest-serving Prime Minister was accused of having 'zero shame' as she blamed the 'co-ordinated resistance' during her disastrous time in No10
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Northern Ireland's 25 years of peace hangs in balance amid fears GFA is failing
The Good Friday Agreement has saved hundreds of lives and given the province a fresh start, but now voices are being raised that it is failing the very people it is designed to protect
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Napoli owner makes Margaret Thatcher appeal after "thugs" trash Italian city
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has appealed to the Italian Prime Minister for action after the club's fans clashed with Eintracht Frankfurt supporters in violent scenes
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Boris Johnson says he was called a 'w*****' by stranger while on morning run
The former Prime Minister said the insult hurled at him on his morning run in London demonstrated 'the freedom to say more or less you like to whomsoever you choose' - as he said it would never happen to Vladimir Putin
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Your Brexit questions answered as Rishi Sunak signs new Northern Ireland deal
Alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Rishi Sunak unveiled his solution to the bitter trade impasse in Northern Ireland sparked by Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal with Brussels
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King Charles' meeting with Ursula von der Leyen ‘was at her request’
A meeting between King Charles and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen at Windsor Castle has caused controversy with the claim that it has dragged the monarchy into politics
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Whatever your Brexit view, Sunak has better Northern Ireland deal than Johnson
Sunak negotiating in good faith promises results beyond the bad faith of Johnson, sweeping away many red tape barriers down an Irish Sea border agreed by the ex-PM
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Rishi Sunak finally agrees new Brexit deal after crucial meeting with EU chief
The Prime Minister described the new Windsor Framework as a 'decisive breakthrough' alongside European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen. But he faces a showdown with MPs over the new terms of the Northern Ireland Protocol in Parliament.
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More to fixing UK economy than just Brexit, Keir Starmer tells business chiefs
The Labour leader made a speech setting out his 'mission' to give Britain the fastest, sustained growth in the G7 group of industrialised nations
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'We need a Government on our side - alas we're lumbered with the Tories instead'
Energy bills will rise from Easter putting yet more pressure on Brits already struggling to pay their bills, the Tories' failure to keep prices down is a failure towards the British people
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Rishi Sunak warned hardline Tory rebels won't hesitate to reject new Brexit deal
The Prime Minister will meet with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen for 'final talk' on the Northern Ireland Protocol, but is likely to face pushback from Tory hardliners
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Rishi Sunak admits deal with EU to fix Brexit is 'by no means done'
The Prime Minister appeared to play down the prospect of an imminent agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, amid speculation one could be announced early next week
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Rishi Sunak told to face down 'Tory Brexit cult' as he races to get deal
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet EU chief Ursula Von Der Leyen and other European leaders at the Munich Security Conference following months of rows about the trading arrangements for Northern Ireland