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Opening speech by President von der Leyen at 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 WikiOpening speech by President von der Leyen at the Ukraine Recovery Conference

ContextOpening speech at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, with Germany's Chancellor and Ukraine's President; the European Commission proposes EU policies and coordinates support for Ukraine.

Why it mattersBrussels launches support for equity investment in Kyiv's reconstruction, tied to anti-corruption reforms.

Problems raised
  1. Russia's war devastates Ukraine.
  2. Reconstruction needs are huge.
  3. Investors face high risks in Ukraine.
Solutions proposed
  1. Back the Ukraine Facility with reforms.
  2. Launch EU support for equity investments.
  3. Pursue anti-corruption and justice reforms.
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