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Keynote speech by President von der Leyen at the opening ceremony of the Ukraine Recovery Conference

· Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (European Union)

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· Ursula von der Leyen Wiki · European Commission WikiKeynote speech by President von der Leyen at the opening ceremony of the Ukraine Recovery Conference

ContextKeynote at the opening of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Lugano, hosted by Switzerland's President with Ukraine's leaders; the European Commission proposes EU policies and plans Ukraine's rebuilding.

Why it mattersVon der Leyen proposes a platform to coordinate Ukraine's reconstruction.

Problems raised
  1. Russia's war devastates Ukraine.
  2. Reconstruction needs are immense.
  3. Investors need confidence.
Solutions proposed
  1. Set up a reconstruction platform.
  2. Combine reforms and investment.
  3. Coordinate resources.
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