President of the European Union

President of the European Union (or President of Europe) could be a reference to any of:

  • President of the European Council (since 1 December 2014, Donald Tusk)
  • President of the European Commission (since 1 November 2014, Jean-Claude Juncker)
  • Presidency of the Council of the European Union (since 1 January 2016, The Netherlands)
  • President of the European Parliament (since 1 July 2014, Martin Schulz)
  • Among the cases presented above, referring to the President of the European Council as the President of the European Union (EU) is very common in the international media. Nevertheless, the post presides only over the European Council - an institution of the EU - rather than presiding over the EU as a whole.

    Prior to the Treaty of Lisbon, each member state (in turn) took the responsibilities of both the Presidency of the European Council and the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The press frequently summarised these responsibilities to the shorthand tag "EU Presidency" or "EU President", both for the country holding it or its political leader. Nevertheless, this, too, was a misnomer.

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    Italian PM calls for ‘reasoned’ approach to escalating tariff war between EU and US

    The Observer 30 Mar 2025
    The US president, Donald Trump, has announced sweeping tariffs on his country’s allies and adversaries, including a 25% levy on car imports starting next week, and a 200% tariff on champagne, wine and other alcoholic drinks from the EU.
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    Keir Starmer urged to get tough with Trump as US tariff threat looms

    The Observer 30 Mar 2025
    ... tariffs on British exports, senior UK and EU diplomats said on Saturday night, amid heightened fears that the US president could trigger a global trade war with devastating effects on the UK economy.
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    Myanmar earthquake: death toll passes 1,600 as search for survivors continues

    The Observer 30 Mar 2025
    President Trump said on Friday that the US was going to help with the response. India, France and the EU offered to provide assistance, while the WHO said it was mobilising to prepare trauma injury supplies.
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    Trump is the first Eurosceptic US President, and that's a good thing

    The Daily Telegraph 29 Mar 2025
    The US president is the most pro-British since Ronald Reagan, and his scepticism of the EU will benefit America’s closest friend and ally ... This refreshing and realistic approach by the US President is long overdue.
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    Press TV 29 Mar 2025
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    Việt Nam, Cyprus expand economic and investment cooperation

    Vietnam News 29 Mar 2025
    CCCI President Stavrius reaffirmed Cyprus’s ... The diplomat thanked Cyprus for ratifying EVIPA and urged its continued support, particularly as Cyprus assumes the EU’s rotating presidency in early 2026.
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    Giorgia Meloni backs Vance critique as transatlantic divide widens

    Blitz 29 Mar 2025
    Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has aligned herself with US Vice President J.D ... At the annual Munich Security Conference last month, Vice President J.D ... Meanwhile, the broader EU political landscape remains fractured.
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    Meloni urges ‘reasoned’ EU approach to Trump tariffs

    The News International 29 Mar 2025
    US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on his country´s allies and adversaries, including a 25-percent levy on auto imports starting next week, and a 200-percent tariff on champagne, wine and other alcoholic drinks from the EU.
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    India-EU FTA to remove trade barriers, says UIA President

    Madhyamam 29 Mar 2025
    ... situation,” Mastellone told the gathering.In February this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made a commitment to strengthen India-EU relations.
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    Metlen in Greece Targets 50 Tonnes of Gallium Production by 2028, Meeting EU Demand

    Greek City Times 29 Mar 2025
    “Starting in 2028, Metlen’s gallium output of 50 tonnes will fully satisfy EU needs,” said Evangelos Mytilineos, the company’s president and CEO, during a press briefing.
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    Italy PM Giorgia Meloni says it is 'childish' to suggest she has to choose between ...

    The Daily Mail 29 Mar 2025
    She has also softened her stance on the EU since coming to power - establishing working relationships with the European Commission's president Ursula von der Leyen (pictured).
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    Explained: Why should Ireland be worried about tariffs?

    RTE 29 Mar 2025
    US President Donald Trump is proposing new tariffs on 2 April ... The Government has warned that up to 80,000 jobs which could be created in future may not proceed in Ireland's multinational sector - if President Trump launches a trade war with the EU.
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    Von der Leyen tells Trump ‘EU stands with Greenland’

    AOL 29 Mar 2025
    The European Commission president said the EU stood “firmly” with Greenland and Denmark, which owns the semi-autonomous territory of 57,000 people. Mrs Von der Leyen’s comments come after JD Vance, the US vice-president, travelled to Greenland.
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    EU faces billion-euro dilemma amid Turkiye crisis

    Middle East Monitor 29 Mar 2025
    The European Union (EU) is facing mounting criticism over its continued financial support for Turkiye as President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government intensifies its ...
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    The US is asking EU companies to comply with Trump’s anti-DEI order

    Cryptopolitan 29 Mar 2025
    According to the same sources, the letter and questionnaire were dispatched by US diplomats in eastern EU states and Belgium ... He also raised tariffs on European steel and aluminum, prompting the EU to explore reciprocal tariffs.
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