Posted on 04/15/2025 2:38:28 PM PDT by marshmallow
The EU needs to strive for progress in building its own defense capability and improving its competitiveness, Ursula von der Leyen said
BERLIN, April 15. /TASS/. European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen has asserted that a renewal of the European Union is needed so it can actively participate in the shaping of a new world order.
"We need another, new European Union that is ready to go out into the big wide world and to play a very active role in shaping this new world order that is coming," she said in an interview with Die Zeit. That said, she noted that the EU needs to strive for progress in two areas. "Building our own defense capability and improving our competitiveness," she emphasized.
Speaking of the US’ tariff policy, von der Leyen pointed to the importance of fostering ties with other partners. "I firmly believe that the friendship between Americans and Europeans remains. But the new reality also includes the fact that many other states are seeking to draw closer to us. 13% of global trade is with the United States. That's a lot. 87% of the world's trade is with other countries," she explained, adding that "they all want predictability and reliable rules."
"Europe can deliver that. We must now use this momentum to open up new markets for our companies and establish as close a relationship as possible with many countries that have the same interests as us," the EC chief said. According to her, currently she is constantly holding "countless" talks with such countries as Iceland, New Zealand, Canada, United Arab Emirates, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Mexico, and Latin American states. "Right now, I could have these conversations 24 hours a day," she insisted.
The politician also noted that the EU is a "very attractive.......
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New World Order, short and sticky sweet for fascism/Socialism/communism/slavery of the people who aren’t murdered by “them..”
Sorry, Billions of us pass on this you Euro WEF Murderous creeps.
“13% of global trade is with the United States”
If that’s all it is then why are they whining about tariffs?
Especially since US consumers will be paying for them.
Haven't we heard this tune already ?
LEAVE AFRICA OUT OF THE GAME—THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING LIKE TRIBAL WARFARE FROM THE 1700’s.
Perhaps more draconian green restrictions on European companies? Better yet, more DEI LGBT quotas in companies? Oh…and give the Pride month off!
The moslem savages are winning in Europe.
Red China is *well* on its way to owning China. I’d wager that they’re now beyond the point of no return.
These goofs have had 50+ years of grandiose plans. None of which have actually happened.
The only thing they have ever done is the Euro.
The major changes were things that just happened, like USSR collapse.
Which the EU had nothing to do with. Or actually opposed.
The New World Odor.
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