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Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday morning.

Video. After backlash, von der Leyen stresses support for rules-based order

Updated: 11/03/2026 - 10:56 GMT+1

Two days after declaring that "Europe can no longer be a custodian for the old world order", Ursula von der Leyen attempted to defuse the backlash by stressing her "unwavering" support for international law.

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