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Von der Leyen Urges Pragmatic EU Approach at WEF

1/21/2025

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Ursula von der Leyen passionately addressed the World Economic Forum, underscoring the EU's pragmatic stance on US relations. She stressed the need to safeguard EU interests in the face of global challenges like trade tensions and geopolitical rivalries. Additionally, she reaffirmed unwavering support for Ukraine and called for a constructive approach to EU-China relations.

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Ursula von der Leyen passionately addressed the World Economic Forum, underscoring the EU's pragmatic stance on US relations. She stressed the need to safeguard EU interests in the face of global challenges like trade tensions and geopolitical rivalries. Additionally, she reaffirmed unwavering support for Ukraine and called for a constructive approach to EU-China relations.