Ursula von der Leyen

July 19, 2024 2:48 PM

PM Modi congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her win as European Commission President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Ursula von der Leyen on Friday following her re-election as President of the European Commission for a second term. PM Modi expressed his eagerness to continue strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the European Commission. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Congratulations, @vonderleyen, on your re-election as the President of the European Commission. Look forward to working together to strengthen the India-Eurpoean Co...

June 28, 2024 11:17 PM

PM Modi congratulates new European Council President Antonio Costa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his congratulations to Antonio Costa on his election as the next President of the European Council. In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi said, "Congratulations to my friend @antoniolscosta on being elected as the next President of the European Council. I look forward to working closely with you to advance the India-EU Strategic Partnership to greater heights." Costa, the former Prime Minister of Portugal, was chosen to succeed Charles Michel a...

June 10, 2024 4:33 PM

Italy’s PM Meloni comes out on top in EU vote, strengthening her hand

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's arch-conservative Brothers of Italy group won the most votes in the European parliamentary election over the weekend, boosting her standing both at home and abroad. With almost all ballots counted, Brothers of Italy won 28.8% of the vote, more than four times what it took in the last European Union election in 2019, and exceeding the 26% it secured in the 2022 national ballot, when it rose to power. "I am proud that Italy will present itself to the G7, to Europe...

June 6, 2024 4:06 PM

Netherlands launch four-day European Union elections across 27 nations

The Netherlands initiated voting Thursday in the European Union's parliamentary elections, setting the stage for a crucial democratic exercise expected to highlight the rise of far-right parties across the 27-nation bloc. Polling stations opened across the Netherlands, marking the start of four days of voting for the 751-seat European Parliament. The Dutch are the first to cast ballots, with the rest of the EU following with votes stretched over the remaining three days through Sunday. Irish v...