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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a media conference on the defense package at EU headquarters in Brussels, March 4, 2025.

Video. Commission pitches '€800bn' defence package ahead of leaders' summit

Updated: 04/03/2025 - 18:21 GMT+1

EU leaders will gather in Brussels on Thursday for an extraordinary summit dedicated to defence and Ukraine.

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