Ursula von der Leyen

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian transitional government, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, and European High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas
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Eyeing migrant returns, EU moves to bolster Syria ties

The EU said it would "continue exploring" ways to facilitate access to financing for Syrians, announcing new funding to rehabilitate a hospital in near Homs

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
12 May, 2026
European Council President Antonio Costa delivers the opening speech at the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels
European Union
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EU greenlights controversial mandate to deport refugees

The New Arab Staff
26 March, 2026
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Palestinian Authority
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Is it time for the EU to stop funding the Palestinian Authority?

Tamam Abusalama

Tamam Abusalama

22 February, 2026
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.
Post-Assad Syria
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EU grants Syria $722 million for recovery, humanitarian aid

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 January, 2026
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European Union
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How Trump’s Gaza plan gave the EU cover for inaction

Tamam Abusalama

Tamam Abusalama

06 November, 2025
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission.
European Union
Energy
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EU's von der Leyen to travel to Azerbaijan seeking gas deal

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

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

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 February, 2022
Ursula von der Leyen
Economy
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EU head reveals €150b Africa investment plan

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
10 February, 2022
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Ursula von der Leyen
MENA
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EU chiefs press Erdogan on rights, stress better ties

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 April, 2021
Erdogan and EU [Getty]
Ursula von der Leyen
MENA
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EU chiefs push Turkey for 'sustained de-escalation'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 March, 2021
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Ursula von der Leyen
MENA
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EU chiefs to hold video call with Turkey's Erdogan

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 March, 2021
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Ursula von der Leyen
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German defense minister visits troops at Jordan base

The New Arab & agencies
14 January, 2018