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Leyen defends buying European components

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Von der Leyen defended preferring European-made components in strategic procurement, urged trade deals and regulatory simplification to boost competitiveness, but said such preference wasn't a universal solution.

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In December, EU leaders resorted to enhanced cooperation to issue a €90 billion loan to Ukraine. Now, Ursula von der Leyen says this legal tool should also be used in areas where there is a "lack of progress or ambition".

Is a two-speed Europe the answer to our problems?

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The notion of a two-speed Europe has come to the fore as leaders search for groundbreaking solutions to revive the stagnant economy. #EuropeNews
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February 11, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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Finally, the other expectation also came true - despite flirting with the far-right on the issue, on the EU-US trade deal the 'von der Leyen' Platform found a deal, including new safeguards in case Trump raises tariffs or threatens another EU country.
We welcome the agreement reached today in the EP that fundamentally improves last year’s EU–US Turnberry tariff deal.

Congrats, rapporteur Bernd Lange for delivering on key priorities, providing greater certainty & stability for 🇪🇺workers & businesses.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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As they gather again, national leaders are squandering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to unleash public demand for a stronger, independent Europe — the one thing no summit communiqué can manufacture.

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February 11, 2026 at 6:32 AM

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