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Von der Leyen admits EU sanctions on Russia plagued by "loopholes" and she says, "What is needed is not necessarily new sanctions, but above all the enforcement of existing sanctions." #russia #sanctions #soteu #belgium

'Threats are mounting on our soil' with threat from Russia growing, von der Leyen warns, as she calls for 'European Security Council'

Von der Leyen then moves to #security, as she references the recent incidents in Lithuania, Denmark, and Poland just this week. #SOTEU

China Schock 2.0 im #SOTEU:
Neue Instrumente wurden nicht angekündigt, obwohl schon die bestehenden zu langsam greifen. Unser Stückwerk reicht nicht. Dialog ist gut und wichtig – aber er darf uns nicht davon abhalten, die nächsten Schritte vorzubereiten!

"We want to raise our partnership to the highest possible #level," says Ursula v.d. Leyen addressed to Mark Carney. The head of the Commission wants Canada 🇨🇦 to become the first associated EU member 🇪🇺.

Standing ovations, Carney also stands up. Only right-wing radical deputies sit. #SOTEU
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VdL calls to close loopholes on sanctions.

VdL highlights #Russian warcrimes in #Ukraine: the Odesa shopping centre attack, where the russians hit the shopping centre, then attacked rescue workers.

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VdL talks at length about defence, highlighting the struggle in Ukraine, and the need for more. Highlights the #Freya missile and missile defence project.

The EU will also use #SAFE money to set up more cooperation with Ukrainian defence companies.

Sanctions on Russia will be tightened

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Von der Leyen on women’s rights:

“They want to send us back in an age where women were second class citizens. ... So let me send a very clear signal and message. Women are here to stay. We will defend our rights. And we will continue to stand up for our values every single day.” #SOTEU

„Wir wollen unsere Partnerschaft auf das höchstmöglichste #Niveau heben“, sagt Ursula v.d. Leyen an Mark Carney gerichtet. Die Kommissionschefin will, das Kanada 🇨🇦 „das erste assoziierte EU-Mitglied 🇪🇺 wird“.

Stehende Ovationen, auch Carney erhebt sich. Nur rechtsradikale Abgeordneten sitzen. #SOTEU

Last summer proved we need to step up dramatically our climate preparedness. Europe is warming at double the global rate.

This is why we will present a European Heatwave Plan.

For better early warning, health preparedness, and taking care of our most vulnerable.

#SOTEU

Von der Leyen kondigt nu een alternatief voor/naast NAVO aan én nodigt aanwezige Mark Carney uit om Canada eerste associate member van EU te maken. Twee grote stappen in afbreken van de VS-afhankelijkheid op economie en veiligheid van EU én Canada. #soteu

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@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu says trade inbalance with #China is unsustainable & that EU will use all tools at its disposal to rebalance our relationship.
Indeed, EU need to takes into account the cost of China Human Rights violations.

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Inviting Canada into the EU's orbit requires von der Leyen to try to ward off a new tantrum from Trump. "This is a partnership not against anyone else, but for our common strength." #soteu #trump #canada #carney

We want AI with human agency,' von der Leyen says #SOTEU

Von der Leyen then moves to the issue of artificial intelligence.

“But above all, we want #AI with human agency. This is the essence of the European way.”

🗣️Von der Leyen delivers the State of the European Union at a time of deep geopolitical, economic, & security challenges.

In our Experts' Debrief, 14 experts confront these challenges & reflect on EU strategic autonomy. After listening to #SOTEU, read our recommendations 👇
tepsa.eu/policy-advic...

Vdl highlights #russias recent attacks on Europe: "Hybrid Threats facing Europe are less and less hybrid, and less and less threats"

"As the threat level climbs, so must our preparedness, says she will discuss with the High rep (who she doesn't even name) what can change."

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🚨🚨🚨 Huge news: Ursula von der Leyen opens the door for Canada to become "the first-ever associate member" of the European Union.

"We want to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible."

Massive applause in the room. #SOTEU