Ursula von der Leyen Calls for Europe's Independence


Ursula von der Leyen Calls for Europe's Independence

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Ursula von der Leyen Calls for Europe's Independence

The EU is facing many big problems. Ursula von der Leyen spoke about these issues. She said Europe needs to be more independent now.

Von der Leyen wants to help Ukraine. She wants more rules for Israel. She also spoke about a deal with the U.S. on trade.

She said Europe is \"in a fight\". It is a fight for its values. This fight is also for its freedom and future.

Russia's war in Ukraine is still going on. Putin does not want to stop fighting. Von der Leyen said Europe must put more pressure on Russia.

She wants to use frozen Russian money to help Ukraine. She also wants a \"drone alliance\". Von der Leyen wants to limit some help to Israel because of the war.


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What does Ursula von der Leyen say Europe needs to be?

She says Europe needs to be more independent.

What does von der Leyen want to do to help Ukraine?

She wants to use frozen Russian money to help Ukraine.

What is the ongoing issue that von der Leyen mentions?

She mentions Russia's war in Ukraine.


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