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The Brief: Von der Leyen changes controversial portfolio

Video. The Brief: Von der Leyen changes controversial portfolio

Updated: 14/11/2019 - 15:48 GMT+1

After receiving criticism for the Protecting our European way of life portfolio, the president-elect has changed the title less than one month before she is due to take office.

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