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Published on: 14. September 2022
SOTEU: what von der Leyen announced – and what is just repacked
Ursula von der Leyen received much praise for her speech in the European Parliament yesterday. A second look reveals that some of her proposals have merely been repackaged. But there were surprises, such as the strong emphasis on the middle class. An overview of the most important points and initial assessments.
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