But by the time Meloni and Von der Leyen arrived, the majority had been transferred off the island to centres in Sicily or mainland and the area around the centre made to look almost pristine.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/17/italian-pm-warns-migration-an-issue-for-all-of-europe-on-lampedusa-visit

In October 2022, Von der Leyen said Russian “attacks against civilian infrastructure, especially electricity, are war crimes”.

Source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-palestine-war-un-rapporteur-slams-eu-double-standard-palestine-ukraine

Live: Von der Leyen vows EU will back Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230117-belarus-puts-exiled-opposition-leader-tikhanovskaya-on-trial-for-treason

Ms Von der Leyen, on her fourth visit to Kyiv since Russia’s invasion, said on Thursday she is “comforted” by Ukraine’s anti-corruption drive.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23296509.eu-officials-hold-kyiv-talks-show-support-ukraine/?ref=rss

Ms Von der Leyen praised wartime Ukraine’s “brilliant application” for European Union (EU) membership, though Brussels officials note that Ukraine joining the 27-nation bloc is still a long way off.

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41062787.html

Von der Leyen and EU Council President Charles Michel both emphasized the bloc's commitment to addressing the humanitarian crisis.

Source: https://en.apa.az/europe/eu-pledges-50-million-euros-in-additional-humanitarian-aid-for-gaza-415047

Von der Leyen heralded the "historic" agreement that would ensure a "stronger EU-UK relationship" to tackle shared challenges such as Russia's war in Ukraine and climate change.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/uk-eu-clinch-brexit-deal-northern-ireland-trade.1016280

Von der Leyen later told reporters that the proposed fund – an idea she first raised in September which does not yet have the support of allgovernments, notably Germany – would disbe both grants and loans.

Source: https://business.inquirer.net/382769/eu-to-counter-u-s-climate-game-changer-with-own-green-deal

Von der Leyen warned China against sending military equipment to Russia, echoing a warning Wednesday by NATO’s 31 member governments of “severe consequences” for shipments of weapons or ammunition.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/world-news/2023/04/macron-in-china-wants-common-path-on-peace-in-ukraine/