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Speech by President von der Leyen with Egyptian President El-Sisi at the EU-Egypt Investment Conference

· 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 with Egyptian President El-Sisi at the EU-Egypt Investment Conference

ContextSpeech with Egypt's President at the EU-Egypt Investment Conference in Cairo; the European Commission proposes EU policies and is building a new partnership with Egypt.

Why it mattersBrussels backs Cairo's reforms with investment and skills programmes for young workers.

Problems raised
  1. Egypt's business environment deters investment.
  2. Good jobs are scarce.
  3. Skills do not match future needs.
Solutions proposed
  1. Support Egypt's reforms.
  2. Step up strategic EU investments.
  3. Invest in skills and mobilise private sector.
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