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Mario Draghi delivers his report on the future of European competitiveness to President von der Leyen
Today, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen receives the report on the future of European competitiveness delivered by Mr Draghi. Statement
Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture delivers its final report to President von der Leyen
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen received today the final report of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture, handed over by the group's chair, Professor Peter Strohschneider. Press release Final report of the Strategic Dialogue
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Slovenia
Press statement by President von der Leyen with Slovenian Prime Minister Golob and Mayor Lesjak Keynote speech by President von der Leyen at the Bled Strategic Forum
Participation of President Ursula von der Leyen in the GLOBSEC Forum 2024
Keynote speech by President von der Leyen at the GLOBSEC Forum 2024 Acceptance speech by President von der Leyen for the Czech and Slovak Transatlantic Award at the GLOBSEC Award Ceremony 2024 GLOBSEC 2024
Anniversary of the Ukrainian Independence Day 2024
On 23 August 2024, the eve of Ukrainian National Day, a 30-meter Ukrainian flag is displayed at the European Parliament in Brussels. European Commissioner Thierry Breton reaffirms the EU's support for Ukraine and highlights its future in the EU. Sophie Wilmès, Vice-President of the European Parliament, and Serhiy Tereshko, Deputy Head of the Mission of Ukraine to the EU, also attend. That evening, the Ukrainian flag is raised at the European Commission's headquarters, which is illuminated in blue and yellow.
Commission approves €5 billion German State aid measure to support ESMC in setting up a new semiconductor manufacturing facility
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €5 billion German measure to support European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (‘ESMC') in the construction and operation of a microchip manufacturing plant in Dresden. Press release
Rule of Law Report 2024: with the 5th edition, the EU is better equipped to face rule of law challenges
The Commission has today published its fifth annual Rule of Law Report, examining systematically and objectively rule of law developments in all Member States on an equal basis. Press release Questions and answers
Statement at the European Parliament Plenary by President of the European Commission (2019-2024) and President-elect (2024-2029) Ursula von der Leyen
Political guidelines 2024-2029 Statement at the European Parliament Plenary Statement at the joint press conference
Von der Leyen Commission 2019-2024: Keeping our promise to Europe
2019-2024 Achievements
EU-Egypt Investment Conference
At the EU-Egypt Investment Conference, co-organised by the EU and the Government of Egypt on 29-30 June, the EU and Egypt are teaming up to intensify private sector investments in Egypt. Press release Speech by President von der Leyen with Egyptian President El-Sisi at the EU-Egypt Investment Conference