Ursula von der Leyen
Person on 2 sites
President of the European Commission from 2019, as of 2026; previously Germany's defence minister.
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1 channel on ppll (opens ppll.app)
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x.com: @vonderleyen (opens x.com)
“Congratulations to @IlianaIotova on her victory in the presidential elections. From security and defence to our competitiveness and energy independence, I look forward to continuing our joint work. For a strong…”
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x.com: @vonderleyen (opens x.com)
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3 beliefs on korrents (opens korrents.com)
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This is Europe's independence moment: it must be able to provide its own defence and control the technology and energy its economy runs on. (opens korrents.com)
“This must be Europe's Independence Moment. I believe this is our Union's mission. To be able to take care of our own defence and security. To take control over the technologies and energies that will fuel our economies.”
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A new world order based on raw power is being drawn right now, and Europe has to fight for its place in it. (opens korrents.com)
“Battlelines for a new world order based on power are being drawn right now. So, yes, Europe must fight. For its place in a world in which many major powers are either ambivalent or openly hostile to Europe.”
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Ukraine's war effort should be financed by a Reparations Loan raised against immobilised Russian assets, repayable only once Russia pays reparations. (opens korrents.com)
“This is Russia's war. And it is Russia that should pay. This is why we need to work urgently on a new solution to finance Ukraine's war effort on the basis of the immobilised Russian assets. With the cash balances…”
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This is Europe's independence moment: it must be able to provide its own defence and control the technology and energy its economy runs on. (opens korrents.com)