Ursula von der Leyen is on track to remain for a second term as president of the European Commission, as EU leaders meet on Monday for a first discussion on divvying up the bloc’s top jobs. Watch in for more details!

Von Der Leyen seeks another term as EU Chief

Ursula von der Leyen announced Monday her bid for a second term as chief of the European Commission, vowing to defend the bloc from forces aiming to divide it. The 65-year-old German former minister's candidacy comes at a time when the bloc is facing strong headwinds from the far-right, Russia's war against Ukraine is still raging, and with the spectre of Donald Trump returning to the White House rattling allies.

Ursula von der Leyen seeks second EU term as far-right strength grows

Chinese leader Xi Jinping held discussions with European Union leaders Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing on Thursday. "Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing on Thursday," reported state news agency Xinhua.

China's Xi Jinping holds talks with EU's von der Leyen and Charles Michel in Beijing

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The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen is in Kyiv, it's her third visit since Russia launched its invasion. The focus of this visit is on the integration of Ukraine into the EU market.

EU President Ursula Von Der Leyen is in Kyiv, Ukraine's EU integration on cards

Gender equality issues took centre stage a day after Ursula von der Leyen, one of the EU’s most powerful executives, was treated like a second-rank official during a visit to Ankara.

Watch: European commission’s first female chief snubbed by Erdogan in sofa faux pas

In a joint statement, European Commission President von der Leyen and UK PM Boris Johnson said they had a useful phone call in which they discussed the major unresolved topics of the talks about the future relationship

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World leaders and organisations pledged $8 billion to research, manufacture and distribute a possible vaccine and treatments for COVID-19 on Monday, but the United States refused to contribute to the global effort.

World leaders pledge $8 billion to fight COVID-19 but US steers clear

The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that EU is planning to spend €100 billion to stop firms in the European Union laying off staff during the coronavirus pandemic.

EU proposes 'Sure plan' worth €100 billion to save jobs amid coronavirus crisis

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