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Video. Watch: What is von der Leyen's letter to all EU leaders really about?

Updated: 11/02/2026 - 11:11 GMT+1

In her letter, von der Leyen is essentially saying: if we cannot agree now as 27, let us break the taboo and move forward in smaller groups.

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