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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during the democracy summit Copenhagen Democracy Summit in Copenhagen, Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Video. Von der Leyen pitches EU shield to foreign interference if re-elected

Updated: 14/05/2024 - 12:51 GMT+2

Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled plans to set up a European Democracy Shield to protect the EU from malign foreign interference if she secures a second term at the helm of the Commission.

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