Ursula von der Leyen: "We have no bros and no oligarchs"

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🗞️ Driving the news: Ursula von der Leyen reflects on Europe's role in global crises and geopolitics
• Europe must react quickly and pragmatically to continuous crises
• Coordinating 27 Member States is key to managing Europe’s response

🔭 The context: From COVID to Ukraine, the EU faced nonstop emergencies since von der Leyen took office
• Europe learned to respond collectively and emerged stronger each time
• Historic shifts demand new leadership and international engagement

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Europe aims to shape global order through values, stability, and defense
• EU investing €800 billion in defense marks a major policy shift
• Global partners seek Europe’s reliability amid rising global disorder

⏭️ What's next: EU seeks deeper global partnerships while boosting internal defense and competitiveness
• Expanding global trade with rules-based systems is a key focus
• The EU aims to lead in a multipolar, unpredictable world

💬 One quote: “Europe is wide awake – and ready to shape the new world order” — Ursula von der Leyen

📈 One stat: 87% of global trade is with countries outside the US – Europe wants to lead there

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