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Special Address by President von der Leyen at the World Economic Forum

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

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ContextThe President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivered a Special Address at the opening event of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting 2024.

Why it mattersVon der Leyen names disinformation and polarisation as the top global risks for the year ahead.

Problems raised
  1. Disinformation and polarisation top global business risks.
  2. Conflicts and geopolitical competition disrupt supply chains.
  3. Climate, demographic and technology shifts challenge economies.
Solutions proposed
  1. Combine government action with business innovation.
  2. Fight disinformation at scale.
  3. Cooperate internationally on global challenges.
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