Japan & Ursula von der Leyen
18 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
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International
Japan: Japan is expected to be a key partner in the United States' push for binding bilateral agreements on critical minerals, aiming to diversify supply chains away from China.
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
International
Japan: Japan is the nationality of ICC President Tomoko Akane, who is sanctioned. Japan's government has not publicly commented in these articles.
Ursula von der Leyen: As European Commission President, she voiced support for the ICC, reinforcing the EU's stance. This may bolster her political standing.
Jul 13, 2026 · 277 articles
International
Japan: Japan, heavily reliant on energy from the Gulf, has been particularly impacted by the conflict. The potential peace deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are expected to benefit its economy.
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President, welcomed progress towards an agreement between the United States and Iran.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply higher, driven by positive global cues and strong performance in index heavyweights and financial stocks. Economic data for Japan also showed positive trends in retail sales and industrial production.
Ursula von der Leyen: As the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen>>> welcomed early optimism for an agreement, highlighting Europe's interest in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lower energy prices.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply higher, driven by positive global cues and strong performance in index heavyweights and financial stocks. Economic data for Japan also showed positive trends in retail sales and industrial production.
Ursula von der Leyen: As the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen>>> welcomed early optimism for an agreement, highlighting Europe's interest in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lower energy prices.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
Japan: Japan, as a G7 member, is participating in discussions on global economic issues, AI, and geopolitical crises, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi engaging in bilateral meetings.
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
Japan: Japan receives an extension of Sakhalin-II exemptions, preserving its energy imports.
Ursula von der Leyen: Von der Leyen proposed the package on July 9, shaping its content.
Jul 22, 2026 · 35 articles
Regulatory
Japan: Japan proposed measures to strengthen social media operator responsibilities.
Ursula von der Leyen: She proposed a 'social media delay' for children, indicating EU-level action.
Jul 20, 2026 · 175 articles
Business
Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the International — European Commission, was ranked No. 1 on Forbes' list.
Dec 11, 2025 · 6 articles
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