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President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) welcomes Ursula von der Leyen (L), President of the European Commission, and Antonio Costa (2nd L), President of the European Council, at the People's Palace in Damascus on January 09, 2026.
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EU grants Syria $722 million for recovery, humanitarian aid

Ursula von der Leyen said Syria’s recovery needs are “immense” after years of devastation, as the EU announced €620 million in aid and support for 2025–26.

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09 January, 2026
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Egypt's Sisi takes credit for 'stopping migration' at EU summit

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22 October, 2025
In Kyiv, Ukraine, on January 13, 2025, European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib speaks to a Ukrinform correspondent. (Photo by Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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EU commissioner calls for Palestine recognition amid criticism

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11 September, 2025
Smoke rises after Israel targeted the area near Abbas Junction in western Gaza City, Gaza on August 08, 2025. (Photo by Khames Alrefi/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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EU chief says Israel must 'reconsider' Gaza occupation plan

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08 August, 2025
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China ready to 'fight' US trade war, EU seeks to cool tensions

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08 April, 2025
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen gives a press conference on the "Defence package" at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels
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EU unveils plan to 'rearm' Europe as Trump cuts Ukraine aid

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04 March, 2025
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Enablers of Israel's genocide in Gaza must be held accountable

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05 December, 2024
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EU chief in Egypt for joint investment conference

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 June, 2024
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EU election sees far-right parties gain seats

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
10 June, 2024
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EU announces US$1 billion aid to Lebanon to curb migration

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02 May, 2024
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Irishman tries to arrest EU's Von der Leyen over Gaza war

The New Arab Staff
18 April, 2024
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EU boosts funds for Jordan as Israel's war on Gaza rages

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 November, 2023
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Ukraine's Zelensky says war not in 'stalemate', more air defence help needed

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 November, 2023
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EU chief slammed for 'double standards' on Ukraine, Gaza

The New Arab Staff
13 October, 2023
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Palestinian groups slam EU leader for 'racist' video

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02 May, 2023
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PA deletes statement slamming EU leader for 'racist trope'

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28 April, 2023
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EU promises €1b, Turkey quake reconstruction cost tops $100b

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 March, 2023
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission.
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EU's von der Leyen to travel to Azerbaijan seeking gas deal

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 July, 2022
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EU to conclude Palestinian aid vote Monday, Shtayyeh says

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
13 June, 2022
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EU crushes Ukrainian hopes of immediate bloc membership

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 February, 2022