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Video. EPP boss speaks exclusively to Euronews as von der Leyen visits Baku

Updated: 01/07/2026 - 8:25 GMT+2

Manfred Weber, President of the European People's Party, speaks exclusively to Euronews as European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan to build on EU influence in a region traditionally in Russia's orbit.

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