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Ursula von der Leyen
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“As the war in Ukraine rages on, and Ukrainians fight bravely for their country, the European Union steps up once more its support for Ukraine and the sanctions against the aggressor – Putin's Russia. For the first time ever, the European Union will finance the purchase and delivery of weapons and other equipment to a country that is under attack. This is a watershed moment.”
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Recorded in: Statement by President von der Leyen on further measures to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine" (27 February 2022) • video
“My thoughts are with the people of Greece. The whole of Europe is mourning with you. I also wish for a speedy recovery for all the injured.”
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Recorded in: At least 36 dead, scores injured as trains collide in Greece By Heather Chen, Chris Liakos, Mohammed Tawfeeq, Jennifer Hauser and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (March 1, 2023)
“Since the start of this new mandate, we have left no stone unturned to make our Union faster and simpler, more focused and more supportive of European companies. But Simplification alone is not enough. Our rules must also be properly implemented by EU Member States, and when this does not happen, we must take action. Simplification, implementation, and enforcement go hand in hand. Better regulation is key to our success. Simplification and Implementation (October 21, 2025)”
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“This is the European conception of life. It is about building a Union of equality in which we all have the same access to opportunities. It is about equipping people with the knowledge, education and skills they need to live and work in dignity. It is about having access to the services we need and the knowledge that we are safe in our homes and in our streets. It is about protecting the most vulnerable in our society. Ultimately, it is about how we all live together.”
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“We all have our own traditions, our own set of values and own way of doing things. But I would always choose Europe’s way of life – and our Union of solidarity, tolerance and reliability – over any other. The European way of life also means listening and debating with one another to find solutions for the common good. And this is what I want us to do together.”
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“It is the moment to show them that we can build a continent where you can be who you are, love who you want, and aim as high as you want.”
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Recorded in: State of the European Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech euro news (September 13, 2023).
“Hospitals are postponing treatment because of lack of nurses. And two-thirds of European companies are looking for IT specialists.”
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Recorded in: State of the European Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech euro news (September 13, 2023).
“Eight million young people are neither in employment, education or training. Their dreams (are) put on hold, their lives on standby, This is not only the cause of so much personal distress. It is also one of the most significant bottlenecks for our competitiveness.”
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Recorded in: State of the European Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech euro news (September 13, 2023).
“Competition is only true as long as it is fair, Too often, our companies are excluded from foreign markets or are victims of predatory practices. They are often undercut by competitors benefitting from huge state subsidies.”
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Recorded in: State of the European Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech euro news (September 13, 2023).
“And as we do not accept this from the inside, we do not accept this from the outside.”
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Recorded in: State of the European Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech euro news (September 13, 2023).
“Europe is open to competition but not for a race to the bottom. We must defend ourselves against unfair practices.”
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Recorded in: State of the European Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech euro news (September 13, 2023).
“Four years ago, the European Green Deal was our answer to the call of history. And this summer – the hottest ever on record in Europe – was a stark reminder of that.”
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Recorded in: State of the European Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech euro news (September 13, 2023).
“Loss of nature destroys not only the foundations of our life but also our feeling of what constitutes home.”
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Recorded in: State of the European Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech euro news (September 13, 2023).
“Food security, in harmony with nature, remains an essential task, I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to our farmers, to thank them for providing us with food day after day.”
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Recorded in: State of the European Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech euro news (September 13, 2023).
“In a world where some are trying to pick off countries one by one, we cannot afford to leave our fellow Europeans behind, In a world where size and weight matter, it is clearly in Europe's strategic and security interests to complete our Union.”
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Recorded in: State of the European Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech euro news (September 13, 2023).
“We need to move past old, binary debates about enlargement. This is not a question of deepening integration or widening the Union,We can and we must do both.”
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Recorded in: State of the European Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech euro news (September 13, 2023).
“The good news is that with every enlargement those who said it would make us less efficient were proven wrong.”
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Recorded in: State of the European Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech euro news (September 13, 2023).
“We should bring all of this work together towards minimum global standards for safe and ethical use of AI.”
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Recorded in: State of the European Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech euro news (September 13, 2023).
“I am well aware that these sanctions (imposed on Russia for their invasion on Ukraine) will come at a cost for our economy, too. I know this, and I want to speak honestly to the people of Europe. We have endured two years of (COVID-19) pandemic. And we all wished that we could focus on our economic and social recovery. But I believe that the people of Europe understand very well that we must stand up against this cruel aggression. Yes, protecting our liberty comes at a price. But this is a defining moment. And this is the cost we are willing to pay. Because freedom is priceless, Honourable Members. This is our principle: Freedom is priceless.”
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Recorded in: Ursula von der Leyen (2022) cited in: "Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament Plenary on the Russian aggression against Ukraine" in European Commission (7 March 2022)
“I was yesterday in Kyiv and I visited Bucha. And there are no words for the horror I have seen in Bucha, the ugly face of Putin's army terrorising people. And I have so much admiration for our brave Ukrainian friends fighting against this. They are fighting our war. It is our fight that they are in. Because it is not only Ukraine fighting for its sovereignty and integrity, but they are also fighting for the question whether humanity will prevail or whether heinous devastation will be the result. It is the question whether democracy will be stronger or if it is autocracy that will dominate. It is the question whether there is the right of might dominating or whether it is the rule of law.”
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Recorded in: Opening, interventions and closing remarks by President von der Leyen at the global pledging event ‘Stand Up For Ukraine'" (9 April 2022)
“Putin wanted to wipe Ukraine from the map. He will clearly not succeed. On the contrary: Ukraine has risen up in unity. And it is his own country, Russia, he is sinking. … We want Ukraine to win this war. But we also want to set the conditions for Ukraine's success in the aftermath of the war. The first step is immediate relief. … But then, in a second phase, there is the wider reconstruction effort. The scale of destruction is staggering. Hospitals and schools, houses, roads, bridges, railroads, theatres and factories — so much has to be rebuilt. … Europe has a very special responsibility towards Ukraine. With our support, Ukrainians can rebuild their country for the next generation. … This will bring the stability and certainty needed to make Ukraine an attractive destination for foreign direct investment. And eventually, it will pave the way for Ukraine's future inside the European Union. Slava Ukraini and long live Europe.”
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Recorded in: Speech on the social and economic consequences for the EU of the Russian war in Ukraine (4 May 2022)
“This European way of life came at a great price and sacrifice. It should never be taken for granted – it is neither a given nor a guarantee. The proof of that is that our way of living is being challenged every day – as much by anti-Europeans from within as from without. We have seen foreign powers interfere in our elections from the outside. And we have seen home-grown populists with cheap nationalistic slogans try to destabilise us from the inside. We should not allow these forces to hijack the definition of the European way of life. They want it to mean the opposite of what it is. They want to chip away at our foundations and sow division amongst us. They believe in politics that exposes problems, rather than solves them. We must fight back against this.”
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