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Ursula von der Leyen delivered her re-election speech before the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Video. Von der Leyen stakes re-election on defence, housing and a new budget

Updated: 18/07/2024 - 14:07 GMT+2

Seeking re-election, Ursula von der Leyen has set out her manifesto for the next five years before the European Parliament.

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