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Ursula von der Leyen

Feature | Trade

EU: Von der Leyen backs US trade and European tech sovereignty

In her State of the Union address, Ursula von der Leyen paints a picture of a world in upheaval: dependencies are being used "ruthlessly as a weapon", China is moving closer to Russia and North Korea. She presents various responses for Europe.

By Amelie Richter

Topic of the Day | Trade

SOTEU: What challenges lie ahead with Beijing

Trade tensions with China, anti-dumping duties on pork and exploding e-commerce exports are putting Europe's companies under pressure. Ursula von der Leyen must send clear signals in her speech on the state of the EU.

By Amelie Richter

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SOTEU: Von der Leyen must demonstrate strong leadership

After the "summer of humiliation," the Commission President must try to send a signal of new beginnings. But Ursula von der Leyen is not acting from a strong position.

By Till Hoppe, Stephan Israel and Janos Allenbach-Ammann