Ursula von der Leyen

vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu

21 September 2026 07:16

Africa’s global leadership is growing. And Europe stands firmly behind it. We championed the AfricanUnion’s permanent membership of the G20 and support a stronger African voice on the global stage. The EU is Africa’s leading trade and investment partner.

Ursula von der Leyen

vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu

21 September 2026 07:16

The EU will always remain a supporter of multilateralism and of a rules-based international order with a reformed UN at its heart. We thanked Secretary-General Guterres for our close cooperation throughout his term, from Ukraine to the Middle East, and on climate.

Candice Bernd

candicequestions.com

21 September 2026 07:15

NOW: Just arrived at the intersection of Research Blvd and Anderson Lane—near where ICE shot & wounded 29-yr-old Wilber Rafael Garces Perez earlier today. Between 300-500 people still holding intersection here. ICE is reportedly not letting Garces Perez’s family access him at the hospital.

Ursula von der Leyen

vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu

15 September 2026 06:26

Democracy. It’s about giving people the power to shape the society they want to live in. Tomorrow, on Democracy Day, the @EU_Commission launches the “Shape our Democracy” campaign.

Ursula von der Leyen

vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu

15 September 2026 06:26

To invite people to share their ideas. And to make our democracy stronger and more resilient, together. link.europa.eu/gghTvC