Also known as: president of the European Commission · European Commission president · EU chief · EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen
EU Commission President rejecting Trump's Greenland acquisition proposal and pledging Arctic investments to counter US threats.
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Windhoek Observer
EU president Ursula von der Leyen launched the strategic partnership roadmap in 2023
“Roswall announced that the EU and the Namibian government agreed to extend the strategic partnership roadmap, which was launched in 2023 by EU president Ursula von der Leyen and former Namibian president Hage Geingob.”
EU extends Namibia partnership to 2030New Era
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced the India-EU Free Trade Agreement at the 16th India-EU Summit
“Announced at the 16th India-EU Summit by prime minister of India, Narendra Modi, and European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, the agreement brings together two of the world's largest economic powers, India, now the fourth-largest economy, and the European Union, the second-largest.”
Opinion – India-Nam trade expansion creates new opportunitiesThe Namibian
Ursula von der Leyen announced the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement at the 16th India–European Union Summit
“Announced at the 16th India–European Union Summit by Narendra Modi, prime minister of India, and Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, the agreement brings together two of the world's largest economic powers – India, now the fourth-largest economy, and the European Union, the second-largest.”
Statement by Rahul Shrivastava, high commissioner of India to Namibia, on India’s expanding trade partnerships and implications for NamibiaNew Era
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned that imposing punitive tariffs would be a mistake
“EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday warned the United States that imposing punitive tariffs on allied European nations over Greenland would be a "mistake."”
European stocks sink, gold hits high on tariff fearsNew Era
Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc plans 'massive' investments in Greenland
“EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said yesterday the bloc plans "massive" investments in Greenland, as it seeks to counter US president Donald Trump's threats to take the autonomous Danish territory in the name of securing the Arctic.”
EU chief vows ‘massive’ Greenland investmentsThe Namibian
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen called Trump's tariff threats 'a mistake'
“However, she said that this could only be achieved together, and called Trump's tariff threats "a mistake".”
Trump doubles down on Greenland ahead of Davos visit, says ‘no going back'The Namibian
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says European leaders will meet to make clear "that there should be nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine"
“On Saturday, European leaders are to meet on the sidelines of the summit to make it clear "that there should be nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine", European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says.”
G20 summit opens in South Africa without TrumpThe Namibian
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would set up a new financial instrument to work on Gaza's reconstruction
“European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would set up a new financial instrument to work on Gaza's reconstruction.”
Trump to address UN General Assembly after France recognises Palestinian stateThe European Union has extended its strategic partnership roadmap with Namibia to 2030, with new investments focused on renewable energy, critical raw materials and industrial development. Bilateral trade between Namibia and the EU reached N$17.6 billion in 2025, with Namibian exports to European markets supporting more than 46 000 jobs across the country.
13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The European Union has extended its strategic partnership roadmap with Namibia to 2030, with new investments focused on renewable energy, critical raw materials and industrial development. Bilateral trade between Namibia and the EU reached N$17.6 billion in 2025, with Namibian exports to European markets supporting more than 46 000 jobs across the country.
13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Following India's free trade agreement with the EU, the High Commissioner of India to Namibia outlines a proposed Preferential Trade Agreement between India and the Southern African Customs Union—of which Namibia is coordinator—that could significantly boost trade in minerals, energy, and agricultural goods while opening access to Indian pharmaceuticals, technology, and services.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
India's high commissioner says the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement demonstrates India's capacity for balanced trade partnerships and positions India to engage constructively with Africa. He notes that India and the Southern African Customs Union, with Namibia as coordinator, are negotiating a preferential trade agreement that could increase bilateral trade by 40–60% and benefit Namibian exports of minerals, energy and agricultural products.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
European stock markets declined while precious metals surged to record highs amid fears of a US-EU trade war triggered by Trump's tariff threats over Greenland. EU chief von der Leyen warned that the proposed tariffs on allied European nations would be a mistake, asserting that the 2024 US-EU trade deal should hold.
21 January 2026 · New Era →
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced the bloc plans "massive" investments in Greenland to counter US President Donald Trump's threats to take the autonomous Danish territory and secure Arctic interests. Von der Leyen warned against punitive tariffs on European allies and pledged a "unflinching, united and proportional" response, while suggesting the EU could direct defence spending toward Arctic security capabilities.
21 January 2026 · New Era →
US president Donald Trump has reiterated his intent to acquire Greenland, warning "there is no going back" and threatening 10% tariffs on eight European countries and 200% tariffs on French wine if they oppose the takeover. European leaders including French president Macron and EU Commission president Von der Leyen have rejected the proposal as a violation of Greenland and Denmark's sovereignty, with Macron calling for "respect to bullies" and the "rule of law to brutality."
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →