Italy & Ursula von der Leyen
30 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Aug 08, 2026
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International
Italy: Suspended Schengen with Spain, imposing border controls, straining EU relations.
Ursula von der Leyen: EU Commission President; called for stronger borders, supported Spain.
Apr 08, 2026 · 300 articles
International
Italy: Italy, as a front-line country, has long complained about bearing the weight of irregular arrivals and will benefit from the solidarity mechanism. It has a detention deal with Albania that serves as a model for 'return hubs'.
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the International — European Commission, has championed the new migration measures, stating they will prevent a repeat of the 2015 crisis and provide tools for more efficient returns.
Jun 01, 2026 · 84 articles
Regulatory
Italy: Italy is considering a ban for under-15s, contributing to the momentum for EU-wide restrictions.
Ursula von der Leyen: Von der Leyen is leading the initiative, presenting the expert report and announcing plans for legislation, which bolsters her profile as a regulator.
Jul 03, 2026 · 107 articles
Regulatory
Italy: Pushed for weaker ETS rules to protect its carbon-intensive industries.
Ursula von der Leyen: As Commission chief, her second mandate shifted to a more pro-business stance.
Jul 01, 2026 · 36 articles
International
Italy: Italy's diplomatic and economic ties with India are enhanced through the interactions at the G7 Summit, with Giorgia Meloni playing a key role in expanding cooperation in trade, technology, defense, and clean energy, and participating in the IMEC project.
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, as European Commission President, was present at the G7 Summit and interacted with Narendra Modi, though her role in the 'Melodi' event is peripheral.
Jun 16, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Italy: Italy, through its Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, expressed grief and condemned violence and antisemitism.
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the International — European Commission, expressed shock and solidarity with Australia and Jewish communities, condemning violence and antisemitism.
Dec 14, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Italy: Italy imposes a 3% digital services tax on large companies, placing it among the European nations targeted by Donald Trump's tariff threats.
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, as the International — European Commission President, was involved in negotiating a trade understanding with Donald Trump, though digital taxes remained a point of friction.
Jun 08, 2026 · 114 articles
International
Italy: Italy, as a G7 member, is participating in discussions on Ukraine, Iran, and global economic issues, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni supporting collective G7 statements.
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the International — European Commission, is participating in G7 discussions, advocating for European technological sovereignty in AI and addressing global economic imbalances.
Apr 20, 2026 · 617 articles
International
Italy: Sent aircraft to participate in the parade.
Ursula von der Leyen: Attended the parade as European Commission President.
Jul 14, 2026 · 24 articles
Accidents
Italy: Italy faced wildfires in Italy — Sicily, Italy — Calabria, and Italy — Apulia, with one firefighter death and tourist evacuations. It sent Canadair aircraft to Spain.
Ursula von der Leyen: International — European Commission president announced dispatch of firefighting aircraft.
Jul 07, 2026 · 309 articles
Accidents
Italy: Expressed solidarity, showing support for Colombia.
Ursula von der Leyen: As EU chief, she mobilized satellite services for rescue operations, showing EU support.
Aug 10, 2026 · 321 articles
International
Italy: Italy was among member states that objected to some provisions, but ultimately agreed.
Ursula von der Leyen: Von der Leyen proposed the package on July 9, shaping its content.
Jul 22, 2026 · 35 articles
International
Italy: Italy>>> is the only country where a clear majority remains opposed to increased national defense spending and shows strong resistance to cutting domestic public spending for defense.
Ursula von der Leyen: European Commission>>> President Ursula von der Leyen>>> emphasized the necessity of building a new form of European independence amid the breakdown of ties with the United States>>>.
Jun 10, 2026 · 22 articles
Regulatory
Italy: Italy has written laws on social media restrictions.
Ursula von der Leyen: She proposed a 'social media delay' for children, indicating EU-level action.
Jul 20, 2026 · 175 articles
Accidents
Italy: Italy expressed solidarity with Germany after the attack.
Ursula von der Leyen: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed sympathy for the victims and reaffirmed EU values.
Jul 25, 2026 · 213 articles
International
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, emphasized the EU's strategy to 'de-risk, not decouple' from China regarding economic imbalances and trade.
Jun 15, 2026 · 34 articles
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