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# ursula-von-der-leyen - Wednesday 15 January, 2020
Varadkar said it's 'only half-time' on Brexit as he meets new European Commission president
Ursula von der Leyen said this evening ‘there’s no other country in the EU that is more affected by [Brexit] than Ireland]”.
# ursula-von-der-leyen - Wednesday 8 January, 2020
Ursula von der Leyen plays hardball in London with the single market as a bargaining chip
Von der Leyen says the UK could lose access if the Brexit transition is not extended.
# ursula-von-der-leyen - Tuesday 7 January, 2020
Johnson's Brexit Bill expected to sail through House of Commons as MPs return post-Christmas
Boris Johnson does not want the Brexit transition period extended beyond December 2020, but Ireland and Europe have said this may not be realistic.
# ursula-von-der-leyen - Friday 27 December, 2019
Von der Leyen 'seriously concerned' over concluding post-Brexit trade deal within 2020 deadline
“I am very worried given the little time we have,” Ursula von der Leyen said.
# ursula-von-der-leyen - Wednesday 11 December, 2019
Von der Leyen's Green Deal promises a carbon-neutral EU by 2050
At least 25% of the EU’s long-term budget should be dedicated to climate action, the EU Commission has said.
# ursula-von-der-leyen - Sunday 1 December, 2019
New European Commission begins fresh term under leadership of von der Leyen
The team took the reins as the 28-member union is faced with a mountain of difficulties, including Brexit.
# ursula-von-der-leyen - Wednesday 27 November, 2019
The new European Commission has been voted in ... here are the key players
The incoming European Commission will take office on 1 December.
# ursula-von-der-leyen - Tuesday 16 July, 2019
Ursula von der Leyen narrowly elected as new President of the European Commission
The German defence minister will take up her post in November.
Von der Leyen 'ready' to back Brexit delay in pitch to MEPs for European Commission president bid
MEPs will vote today on whether to elect the German defence minister to the European Commission top job.
# ursula-von-der-leyen - Tuesday 2 July, 2019
EU leaders finally decide on nominations for top jobs
IMF chief Christine Lagarde is among the nominees.
# ursula-von-der-leyen - Sunday 19 March, 2017
Germany hits back at Trump claim that it 'owes vast sums of money'
“There is no account where debts are registered with NATO,” the German Defence Minister said.
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Poll: Will you vote in the general election on 8 February?
IN JUST OVER two weeks the country will go to the polls and cast a vote on who they want to be elected to Dáil Éireann.
Last Monday, candidates began canvassing in their respective constituencies in a bid to win support, while opinion polls have added further pressure to the bigger parties looking for a path into government.
Today is the last day for members of the public to register to vote. It is also the last day for election candidates to register their candidacy.
So with the race hotting up, we’re asking: Will you vote in the general election on 8 February?
Poll Results:
Yes (5515)
No (670)
Don't care/No interest (168)
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Opinion: Young people don't vote? You may be right, but we might surprise you
By Adam Hallissey and Ben Quigley - @progressbrief
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