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Now playing Next world news State of the Union: Key takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech The speech to MEPs setting out the Commission's priorities comes as Europe faces huge challenges including the pandemic, the economy, migration, climate change and Brexit. 16/09/2020
Now playing Next world news Ireland set to lose key trade portfolio after reshuffle of EU top team Latvia's Valdis Dombrovskis is set to be the EU's new trade commissioner, while Ireland's Mairead McGuinness has been given the financial services portfolio. 08/09/2020
Now playing Next world news Britain must abide by European data rules after Brexit, EC says Boris Johnson has said that the UK will forge its own path on data protection after Brexit. The European Commission doesn't agree. 24/06/2020
Now playing Next Europe News Summer holiday rescue package? EU set out plan to save your vacation With lockdowns being lifted and summer months approaching, the EU is looking at how citizens can safely travel - an issue critical for saving the tourism industry. 13/05/2020
Now playing Next Europe News EU Commission President offers 'heartfelt apology' to Italy, as MEPs debate coronavirus response "Too many were not there on time when Italy needed a helping hand at the very beginning" von der Leyen admitted during a debate with MEPs over the EU's coronavirus response. 16/04/2020
Now playing Next View The EU could face a worse pandemic than COVID-19 if it waters down its Green Deal ǀ View The already devastating economic impact of the coronavirus has led to a slump in carbon emissions. But governments are waiting with to kick-start their economies. Once the virus subsides, a race to repair the global economy will begin. 10/04/2020
Now playing Next world news Ursula von der Leyen tells EU countries to share medical supplies The EU commision has a clear message for member states: medical equipment must be shared within the bloc. The commission President said no country has the capacity to produce on its own what will be needed to fight against coronavirus. 16/03/2020
Now playing Next Good Morning Europe Erdogan demands EU chiefs in Brussels support Turkey 'without delay' The migrant crisis on Europe's doorstep is no closer to resolution. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met with the EU's top officials to demand more support for his country 'without any further delay'. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the meeting had been 'constructive'. 10/03/2020
Now playing Next View Expensive medicines with doubtful benefits can be history – here is how ǀ View A new EU law can help ensure that public money is channelled to best-in-class medicines. But only if member states stop dragging their feet. 26/02/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom EU presidents sign UK withdrawal deal ahead of Brexit day Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel have signed the Brexit deal on behalf of the European Commission and European Council, part of the process to ensure a smooth UK exit from the EU next week. 24/01/2020
Now playing Next Switzerland Watch: Von der Leyen vows EU will be 'more assertive' on world stage She said the EU will lead in areas like climate change and data protection in order to become more assertive on the world stage. 22/01/2020
Now playing Next world news EU chief warns transition period for Brexit might have to be delayed Von der Leyen says she has "serious concerns" about the limited time for negotiations between EU and UK after official leaving date and suggests Johnson reconsider his refusal to extend transition period. 27/12/2019
Now playing Next Europe News 2019: Words of the Year Brussels bureau chooses the words of the year 2019, from 'revuelta' to 'restauration', learn a new word to define the last 365 days in Europe. 20/12/2019
Now playing Next state of the union Out with the old, in with the new... Commission President In this week's State of the Union Ursula von der Leyen finally takes the reins from Jean-Claude Juncker, in her first official work week. 06/12/2019
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Now playing Next no comment Juncker hands over to Ursula von der Leyen Jean-Claude Juncker gave his successor a symbolic ceremonial bell but joked that it was "absolutely useless." 03/12/2019
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