Ursula von der Leyen pledges a Europe that protects against the rise of far-right movements
In a speech delivered Wednesday, the European Commission president called for a collective European response on climate, artificial intelligence, defense, and Chinese exports.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered an extensive speech on Wednesday, September 16, in which she defended the need for a collective European Union response to several major challenges, according to Le Monde.
According to the newspaper, the speech comes at a time of rising far-right movements in Europe. Von der Leyen promised an Europe capable of protecting its citizens.
Topics addressed included climate change, risks related to artificial intelligence, defense matters, and Chinese exports, Le Monde reports.
The detailed content of the announcements and measures outlined by the Commission president was not specified in the available excerpt from the source.
Sources
- Face à la montée de l’extrême droite, la présidente de la Commission promet une Europe qui protège — Le Monde — Une
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