European Commission President Von der Leyen praised outgoing UK prime minister Starmer, saying many leaders take years to develop statesmanship and he has shown it in just two years. She noted he resigned as Labour leader on Monday morning to clear the way for a successor and said Europe’s and Ukraine’s security were stronger as a result.

2026-06-22

European Commission President Von der Leyen praised outgoing UK prime minister Starmer, saying many leaders take years to develop statesmanship and he has shown it in just two years. She noted he resigned as Labour leader on Monday morning to clear the way for a successor and said Europe’s and Ukraine’s security were stronger as a result.