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Von Der Leyen Opens Door To Ending 'Unanimity Voting'

EU

EU Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen has delivered a speech at the Future of Europe Conference promising a more powerful and reformed European Union.

  • The event can be followed here: LINK (Macron speech to come)
  • Von der Leyen: We need to think about and plan for a united Europe.'
    • VdL says that the EU is in danger of falling behind on promised goals of the Union: 'Standing still is falling back.'
  • Von der Leyen: 'This conference has spoken clearly. 49 proposals and 300 measures. A vision of Europe that delivers on what matters most.'
    • She says that the future is a vision of Europe that pools its strength to tackle the biggest issues.
  • Von der Leyen: 'Next month we will set out what is needed to bring your proposals to life.'
    • VdL promises to unveil reforms in her State of the Union in September.
  • Von der Leyen: 'If We want to move faster, unanimity does not make sense.'

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