20 Jan
Chapter News, News, Trade & Tariffs, Trade & TTIP Related

European Commission | Special Address by President von der Leyen at the World Economic Forum

Special Address by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Davos, 19 January 2026 President Brende, dear Børge, thank you very much for the warm welcome. Your Majesties, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is now 55 years since the first meeting here in Davos. The idea of the founder, Klaus Schwab, was to create a platform to discuss the issues and the ideas of the day. Of course, the world has transformed completely since 1971....

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28 Jul
Chapter News, Trade & Tariffs, Trade & TTIP Related

Transatlantic Trade Monitor: Facts You Need Now | Statement by President von der Leyen on the Deal on Tariffs and Trade with the United States

We have reached a deal on tariffs and trade with the US. Today's deal creates certainty in uncertain times. It delivers stability and predictability, for citizens and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. This is a deal between the two largest economies in the world. We trade USD 1.7 trillion per year. Together we are a market of 800 million people. And we are nearly 44% of global GDP. Just a few weeks after the NATO summit, this is...

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