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Speech by President von der Leyen at the Beyond Growth Conference in the European Parliament

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

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· Ursula von der Leyen Wiki · European Commission WikiSpeech by President von der Leyen at the Beyond Growth Conference in the European Parliament

ContextSpeech at the Beyond Growth Conference in the European Parliament; the European Commission proposes EU policies and links prosperity with sustainability.

Why it mattersVon der Leyen argues for growth that protects its own foundations.

Problems raised
  1. Growth can harm the planet.
  2. The economy must decarbonise.
  3. Resources are finite.
Solutions proposed
  1. Build a clean-energy circular economy.
  2. Pursue growth that serves people and future generations.
  3. Protect growth's own foundations.
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