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Keynote speech by President von der Leyen at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023

· 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 Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023

ContextKeynote at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023 in London, hosted by the UK Prime Minister; the European Commission proposes EU policies and coordinates support for Ukraine.

Why it mattersVon der Leyen links reconstruction investment to Ukraine's reforms.

Problems raised
  1. Russia's war devastates Ukraine.
  2. Reconstruction needs are huge.
  3. Private investors need transparency and fair institutions.
Solutions proposed
  1. Pursue reforms in Ukraine.
  2. Offer a plan for investment and reforms.
  3. Mobilise private investors.
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