US EditionEU chief says it’s time for Europe’s ‘independence moment’ faced with war and major power tensions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a €6 billion drone alliance with Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia and Israel to enhance EU defense and economic resilience.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that Europe must take action against threats from Russia and trade challenges in her State of the Union address.
- Ursula von der Leyen announced measures to aid Ukraine against Russia and proposed trade restrictions on Israel during her State of the Union speech.
- Von der Leyen stated, 'Make no mistake – this is a fight for our future,' emphasizing Europe's need to fight for independence amidst threats.
- The European Commission plans to use frozen Russian assets to help support Ukraine's economy and address financial challenges.
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EU chief says it's time for Europe's 'independence moment' faced with war and major power tensions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says that Europe must stake claim to its independence in the face of challenges from Russia, new and hostile trade realities and other major powers.
REPLAY: EU chief says Europe must 'fight for its future' in State of the Union address
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday Europe must fight for its place in a new and "hostile" world by taking responsibility for its security and asserting control over key technologies and energy sources. "Battlelines for a new world order based on power are being drawn right now. So, yes, Europe must fight. For its place in a world in which many major powers are either ambivalent or openly hostile to Europe," von der Leyen told the Europ…
STRASBURGO In an increasingly uncertain and dangerous international context, the President of the European Commission today, on Wednesday 10 September, called for the unity of the Community institutions: "It has arrived...
The Leyen demands Europe by a "new world order based on power", which must be the moment of "European independence", she says in her speech on the state of the Union.
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