Addressing the European Parliament on Wednesday, the EU chief warned that Europe must move faster on its economy and security to avoid a 'dangerous downward spiral.'

As Donald Trump promotes his expansionist foreign policy, upending the transatlantic alliance along the way, Ursula von der Leyen called on Europe to seize the moment and achieve greater independence.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, president of the European Council, are the chief guests at this year’s Republic Day Parade. Von der Leyen is a German politician and doctor,

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned US President Donald Trump not to plunge transatlantic relations into a dangerous downward spiral over Greenland. "This is why the proposed additional tariffs are a mistake,

Now, Von der Leyen said part of the increased defence spending should be directed towards concrete Arctic capabilities, including icebreakers and specialised equipment designed to operate in extreme northern conditions. Icebreakers are traditionally civilian vessels, but they can support military operations by opening sea lanes.

A new trade deal between India and Europe is just the latest pact announced in less than a month's time that doesn’t involve the United States.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen believes trans-Atlantic relations are at a critical juncture due to the row over Greenland. "We are at the crossroads," von der Leyen told European Union lawmakers on Wednesday.