Von der Leyen, Trump Plan Formal Meeting After Funeral

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump had their first in-person conversation since Trump's return to the White House during Pope Francis' funeral in Rome. The brief and cordial exchange resulted in an agreement to hold a formal bilateral meeting at a later date, though specifics have not yet been announced. Senior EU officials had been seeking a formal meeting for months without success. During the trip, Trump also held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The encounters took place amid ongoing trade tensions and recent diplomatic snubs involving other EU officials. The meetings reflect heightened efforts to address strained EU-US relations.