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Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, announced her re-election bid on Monday afternoon.

Video. EU must keep its democracy 'safe and secure,' von der Leyen says

Updated: 19/02/2024 - 19:15 GMT+1

The bloc must make its democracy "safe and secure" by increasing investments in defence, fighting disinformation and protecting its economy, Ursula von der Leyen told Euronews after announcing her re-election bid.

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