Von der Leyen extends hand of EU to Trump

Von der Leyen takes aim at China and signals to Trump in cautious Davos speech
The European Commission chief did not explicitly mention the new US president or his trade policies, but underscored the number of American jobs tied to European trade.
Von der Leyen's 'divided' remarks at Davos reflect EU's dilemma in its policy toward China: expert
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the World Economic Forum (WEF). Photo: VCG. In a speech delivered on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF), European Comm
Von der Leyen extends the hand of the EU to Trump, but without marginalizing China: "We will be pragmatic. Europe must change its way of acting beyond blocs and taboos"
The President of the European Commission defends an adaptation of the EU to the new environment "within our values" but taking advantage of "opportunities wherever they arise" without excluding China,
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday the bloc should "engage constructively" with China, despite rising trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.
EU must be 'pragmatic' towards Trump's US - von der Leyen
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has called for the bloc to "deepen" ties with China and boost relations with India, while taking a "pragmatic" approach with Donald Trump's new US administration.
At Davos, EU vows pragmatism with Trump
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen declared Tuesday that Europe was ready to negotiate with US President Donald Trump but the bloc will also seek to improve ties with China
EU Must Be 'Pragmatic' With US, 'Engage' With China: Von Der Leyen
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called Tuesday for the bloc to "deepen" ties with China and boost relations with India, while taking a "pragmatic" approach with Donald Trump's combative new US administration.

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