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Europe's freedom depends on its economic strength - Von der Leyen

  • 2024-11-27
  • AFP/DPA/TBT Staff

STRASBOURG - EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday her new top team will prioritise work to boost the bloc's competitiveness as Europe's freedom and security depend on its "economic strength". "Our freedom and sovereignty dep...

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