US EditionIn Von Der Leyen's Speech, a Delight for Everyone, but without Soul.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's speech in the European Parliament has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum, with calls for a shift from words to action and for Europe to strengthen its position in the world.
Competitiveness for the PPE, confirmation of the Green Deal for Socialists, fight against poverty to be eradicated by 2050 for the left, contrast to migration for the Conservatives.Active commitments: suspension of agreements with Israel and support for the free press
In a further step to increase international pressure on Israel, the European Parliament has adopted the first resolution of this legislature to raise its voice on the dramatic humanitarian situation that Gaza is experiencing.The text goes beyond condemnation because it endorses the measures proposed by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in her speech on the State of the Union: the House is in favour of partially susp…
Today's combative speech by the Commission President, in which she highlighted the strengthening of defense spending and the continuation of green policies, was accompanied by boos in the parliament. She was then directly accused of abuse of power for the trade agreement with the US.
The European Commission wants to end poverty in the EU by 2050, announced today to the President, who also presented a strategy to resolve the housing crisis and made it "more accessible, sustainable and better quality". "We will present our plan to eradicate poverty by 2050," said Ursula von der Leyen, in the European Parliament (PE), in the French city of Strasbourg, during the debate of the Union State.
Crossed by scandals and disputes, subjected to motions of censure, instead of choosing the path of self-criticism, the President of the Commission uses the speech on the state of the Union to compact the classroom around the mobilization against Russia. On Gaza he takes a step for the pressure of progressive groups. Agreement with the US?
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