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Opening speech by President von der Leyen at the Global Gateway Forum

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

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· Ursula von der Leyen Wiki · European Commission WikiOpening speech by President von der Leyen at the Global Gateway Forum

ContextOpening speech at the first Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, with leaders from partner countries; the European Commission proposes EU policies and funds infrastructure abroad.

Why it mattersVon der Leyen wants faster, larger infrastructure investment abroad with private partners.

Problems raised
  1. Infrastructure investment abroad must go faster.
  2. Global Gateway needs scale.
  3. Private sector involvement is limited.
Solutions proposed
  1. Increase speed and scale of Global Gateway investments.
  2. Involve the private sector.
  3. Prioritise high-impact projects.
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